‘Painful moment for armed forces’ — Tinubu orders probe of NAF plane crash

 President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje LGA of Ondo state.

 

Bandits allegedly kidnap 18 Oyo students, kill driver

 Suspected bandits have allegedly kidnapped 18 students from Oyo State travelling from Sokoto State to their hometowns in Oke-Ogun, after attacking their chartered bus and killing the driver, sources familiar with the incident have said.

 

Tinubu to increase monthly pensions of Nigerian Police Officers

 The Federal Government is working to review upward the monthly pensions of Nigerian police officers.

 

2027: Wike meets Asari Dokubo as election draws near

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday received former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, at his residence in Port Harcourt.

 

US Firm officially files $57m lawsuit against Tinubu, Fani-Kayode

A United States-based advocacy firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has filed a $57 million lawsuit against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government of Nigeria, former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode and DCI Group over alleged defamation and conspiracy to kidnap and physically harm its founder, Dr. Von Batten.

 

Tinubu came to my aid when bandits almost overran Bauchi – Gov Bala Mohammed

 Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, on Monday, said President Bola Tinubu came to the aid of his state when it was almost overrun by bandits.

 

Teachers’ Day: I apologise to Nigerian teachers for Tinubu’s failed leadership – Atiku

 

Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has lamented the worsening cost of living, which is making it harder for Nigerian teachers to support their families and carry out their vital work.

 

JAMB to Launch UTME Centre in Canada by 2027

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to establish a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre in Ottawa, Canada, beginning in 2027.

Ministry of Agriculture, Not NAFDAC, Has Primary Responsibility for Fresh Produce – DG

 The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, has explained that the agency does not regulate fresh produce such as oranges sold directly in markets.

Zamfara: Ransom payments empowering bandits to buy weapons- Gov Lawal

 Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, on Monday, vowed never to negotiate with bandits in the state.

 

Atiku is My Presidential Candidate - Rhodes -Vivour

African Democratic Congress (ADC) Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has reaffirmed his support for Atiku Abubakar as his presidential candidate, while stressing that he holds no personal issues with former Anambra governor, Peter Obi.

2027 presidency: ‘APC desperate, will do anything possible under the sun to retain power’ – Buba Galadima

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Buba Galadima, has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, will do anything possible to remain in power in 2027.

 

UNILORIN unveils 13 new professors, bringing total to 144 in four years

 The University of Ilorin has promoted 13 new senior lecturers to the professorial rank, raising the total number to 144 professors over the past four years. 

Police Investigate Officers Filmed Extorting Lagos Dispatch Rider

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation after a viral video allegedly showed officers from the Makinde Divisional Headquarters extorting ₦20,000 from a dispatch rider.

FG commissions 10 diagnostic, three cancer centres — Pate

 The Federal Government has completed 10 radiodiagnostic centres and three cancer centres across Nigeria as part of efforts to transform the country’s healthcare system, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has said.