Category: News
Celebrating Hon. Joseph Akedesuo on His Birthday
On behalf of my family, I heartily join friends and political associates to celebrate my elder brother from another mother, with whom I grew up, Hon. Joseph Akedesuo, as he marks another milestone today. A member of the Governing Council of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) Ogoni Clean-Up, Hon. Akedesuo is an astute public…
AES Condemns Airspace Violation as Burkina Faso Grounds Nigerian C-130
โThe Confederation of Sahel States informs the public that a C130 aircraft belonging to the Air Force of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was forced to land today, December 8, 2025, in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, following an in-flight emergency while operating in Burkinabe airspace. The military aircraft had two crew members and nine passengers on board, all military personnel.โ
Two Chinese Nationals Kidnapped at Kwara Road Construction Site
As at the time of this reports, the victims’ whereabouts remain unknown, and no ransom demand has been officially confirmed by the police.
Bandits Kill Imam, Abduct Worshippers in Pre-Dawn Attack on Sokoto Mosque
According to eyewitness accounts, two people โ including the imam leading the prayer โ were killed, while several worshippers were abducted. The exact number of those taken remains unclear.
President Tinubu Appoints Dr. Aminu Yusuf as New NPC Chairman
A respected grassroots politician, Dr. Yusuf was the Special Adviser on Political Affairs to the Governor of Niger State from 2019 to 2023. In 2022, he played a strategic role as Assistant Director, Grassroots Mobilization (North Central) for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.
Broadcast Organisations Honour Gov Diri’s Spokesman
“The media is an important aspect of society and your forum is an important arm of communication that cannot be overlooked. Broadcast is a medium that comes to you at home or in the car. It is also an important channel of communicating government policies to our people.”
Residents, Travellers on Edge as Terrorists Strike Isanlu MakutuโIdofin Route Again
The rescue team successfully secured 21 passengers, identified as Moses Oladimeji, Adele Jacob, Obed Onche, Babayemi Ajayi, Funmilayo Ajayi, Samuel Olawoyin, Samuel Job, Jemima Joseph, Nanko Joseph, Enenche Paulina, and Bright Enenche.
Inmates Hail Nnamdi Kanu as โPrison Presidentโ After Arrival in Sokoto Prison
A senior correctional officer, who requested anonymity, described the atmosphere around Kanu as extraordinary. โHe has practically turned his block into a kind of mini Radio Biafra. Even inmates who previously opposed him now sit quietly to hear him speak. No one compels them; his words simply draw them.โ
Jonathan Safely Escorted Out After Guinea-Bissau Military Takeover
Jonathan, who was stranded along with other international observers, is now being escorted out of the country and is expected to return to Nigeria later today.
