The Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) has described terrorism allegations against Nigeria and other member states by Niger Republic as “unfounded”, saying it is solidly behind its members. Niger Republic had accused Nigeria and other ECOWAS members of colluding with France to destabilise the country. However, ECOWAS in a statement on Thursday described the […]

The acting Director-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Chris Najomo, has expressed concern over the increasing rate of flight cancellations, saying not less than 190 flights were cancelled within two months. The acting DG made this known while delivering his speech at the Airlines-NCAA engagement event on Friday over the spate of flight disruptions in the […]

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The Presidency on Thursday dismissed claims made by Niger Republic’s leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, that Nigeria is collaborating with France to establish military bases on its soil. The allegations, described as baseless and false, were addressed by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, in a text message to […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, says he is in charge of land in Abuja and is only dealing with land grabbers. Wike, who spoke on Thursday at a Thanksgiving service organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ahoada East and West local government areas of Rivers State, thanked […]

Universities in the United States have urged international students to resume before president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Trump is set to be sworn in on January 20. The universities advised international students to return early from winter break amid promises of another travel ban by the incoming president. Many international students were stranded abroad when Trump […]

The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has lost his eldest son, Abdulwahab, in a motor accident that occurred on Thursday. This incident comes just a day after the governor mourned the passing of his mother, Maryam Namadi, who died on Wednesday after a brief illness. According to reports, the governor’s son was involved in a […]

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has pardoned Segun Olowookere who was sentenced to death for armed robbery in Osun State. Olowookere was pardoned alongside his accomplice, Sunday Morakinyo, the governor disclosed in a statement on X on Thursday. The claim that the duo got a death sentence for stealing a fowl went viral on […]

Some travellers abducted on Emure-ile Road in Emure Local Government Area of Ekiti State have regained their freedom from the kidnappers’ den. The victims, who were traveling in an 18-seater bus, were abducted on Sunday night by gunmen while returning from Onitsha in Anambra State to Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The gunmen reportedly contacted […]

Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, has refuted allegations that France is sponsoring terrorist groups in Nigeria to destabilise Niger Republic. Abdourahamane Tchiani, military leader of Niger Republic, made the claims in an interview on Wednesday. Tchiani, who spoke in Hausa, alleged that France is negotiating with terrorists in Nigeria to destabilise his […]