NAF aircraft crash: Nigerians deserve to know what went wrong – Obiano
By Nwafor Sunday Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has called for a thorough and credible investigation into the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash near Igbokoda, Ondo State, which claimed 25 lives. Obiano made the call in a statement posted on his X platform on Wednesday, while commiserating with the families of those who died […]
State Police: Parliament must act on insecurity, says Nwawuba, Elumelu
The Executive Secretary of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, Henry Nwawuba, and former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, have backed the establishment of state police, saying the worsening security situation in Nigeria requires legislative and institutional reforms.
FG succumbs to SSANU threat, releases eight months arrears
—As SSANU hails minister’s swift reaction By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — Less than two days after issuing a 14-day ultimatum over the implementation of the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has commended the Federal Government for releasing eight months’ salary arrears to its members. SSANU said the prompt intervention […]
Tinubu pays tribute to ex-NADECO Chieftain, chief Ralph Obioha
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA–PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of Chief Ralph Obioha, a respected statesman, former lawmaker, businessman and prominent figure in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. The President extended his heartfelt condolences to Chief Obioha’s family, his community, the people of Abia State, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, members of the National Democratic Coalition […]
Multiple levies: Okada riders, ticket sellers clash in Akure
There was tension in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday as commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders, and ticket sellers clashed over alleged multiple levies, leaving several people injured.
Presidency defends Tinubu, faults Economist’s Nigeria assessment
ABUJA — Special Adviser, Media & Public Communication/Spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare, has faulted a recent assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration by The Economist, accusing the international publication of relying on a distorted narrative of Nigeria’s political and economic situation. Dare stated this in a statement posted on his X platform on […]
