Category: News

By Adeola Shina The Federal Government is exploring measures to reduce the impact of rising aviation fuel costs on domestic airlines.Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele held discussions in Abuja on strategies to ease operational pressures on carriers.According to a statement, both ministers agreed on policy alignment, fiscal support and innovative financing mechanisms. “The discussions also... Read more

By Clement John The Federal Government, in partnership with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has commenced construction of a N25 billion ecumenical chapel and pilgrimage centre at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The project, part of CAN’s 50th anniversary, aims to provide a space for prayer and reflection for travellers and airport workers. At the groundbreaking, CAN President... Read more

By Abdulahi Musa The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday confirmed that its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai carried out precision airstrikes on Friday targeting a terrorist enclave in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State, neutralising several insurgents. According to the Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodame, the operation was conducted at about 6:50 p.m. over... Read more

By Rosemary Nwanpka ABUJA — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has attributed ongoing Quality of Service (QoS) challenges in the telecom sector to the rapid surge in data consumption, noting that operators are intensifying investments to boost network capacity and coverage. Speaking at a media breakfast meeting in Abuja on Friday, the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman, Aminu Maida, acknowledged that... Read more

By Rosemary Nwanpka ABUJA — Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over alleged money laundering, misappropriation, and diversion of funds totalling N36.54 billion and $30 million. Ayeni was taken into custody in Abuja on Thursday and is currently being held at the commission’s facility. Sources... Read more

By Vincent Ekpo The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a significant breakthrough in its fight against crime with the arrest of three suspected members of a notorious armed robbery syndicate and the recovery of 10 stolen vehicles in Kaduna State. The operation was carried out by the Force Intelligence Department–Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS). Confirming the development on Friday, Force Public... Read more

By Clement John President Bola Tinubu on Friday swore in Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, following his confirmation by the Senate. Dr. Darma, an indigene of Katsina State, takes over from Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who recently stepped down from the position. Speaking during the brief ceremony at the State House, the President congratulated... Read more

By Kingsley Ameh The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on Nigerians living in South Africa to remain vigilant and strictly observe safety guidelines amid a surge in anti-foreigner protests across parts of the country. The caution follows an advisory issued by the Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg on April 22, 2026, highlighting that protests in cities such as... Read more