Enugu Govt Begins Rollout of BRT, to Restrict Tricycles, Yellow Buses From Major Highways

The Enugu State Government has announced plans to restrict the operation of tricycles (Keke), yellow buses, and minibuses from five major highways across Enugu city, paving the way for the smooth implementation of the state’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. This was made known by the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Obi Ozor, during a consultative … [Read more…]

[WATCH] BREAKING: Rivers Governor Defects to APC

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party. The governor announced his defection at a stakeholders meeting held at the government house in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Fubara’s defection is the latest in a host of defections to the ruling APC this year. More Details … [Read more…]

NAF reveals reason aircraft made precautionary landing in Burkina Faso

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has explained why its C-130 aircraft landed at Bobo-Dioulassoin airfield in Burkina Faso. NAF’s spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made the clarification in a statement, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the NAF C-130 aircraft, on a ferry mission to Portugal on December 8, developed a technical problem a few minutes … [Read more…]

Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military aircraft over airspace violation

A Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying 11 soldiers was forced to land in Burkina Faso on Monday after reportedly violating its airspace. The development was revealed by the state-run news agency, the Agence d’Information du Burkina, with a statement issued from the Confederation of Sahel States. Translated from French, the statement reads, “The Confederation of … [Read more…]

IGP Tasks PPROs on strategic communication, combating misinformation

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on Monday, December 8, 2025, declared open the 2025 Annual Conference of Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) of the Nigeria Police Force, held at the Police Resource Centre, Abuja. In his keynote address, the IGP described the annual conference as “a strategic national engagement and … [Read more…]

Mbah Receives NEAPS Award for Excellence in Economic Modernization

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has once again earned national acclaim as he receives the prestigious Excellence in Economic Modernization award from the Nigerian Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS). The award which took place on Sunday evening at the Conference Center, Presidential Villa , Abuja, was presented by the Secretary … [Read more…]

Otti Gives ₦100m Grant to 100 Graduates as Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Pays Tribute to Late Statesman

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has announced one million naira grant each to 100 graduating students of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, and a 6-month field technical training programme for 200 students, as the institution graduates 2,178 students. The Governor announced the 100 million naira grant and technical programme on Friday, 5th December, during … [Read more…]

Court denies Kanu’s transfer request from Sokoto prison

The Federal High Court in Abuja has denied an application filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a custodial facility within the Federal Capital Territory or the neighbouring Nasarawa State. Kanu, represented by the Legal Aid Council, submitted an ex-parte application requesting an order that … [Read more…]

ECOWAS Moves to Restore Order in Benin Republic, Deploys Standby Force After Failed Coup Attempt

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed elements of its standby force to Benin Republic after a failed coup attempt by dissident soldiers seeking to overthrow President Patrice Talon. The attempted takeover began in the early hours of Sunday, when armed soldiers attacked the president’s residence in Porto-Novo. Shortly afterwards, a faction … [Read more…]