Benin Coup: Tinubu Praises Nigerian Military Intervention President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for swiftly stopping the Benin coup attempt and restoring constitutional order early Sunday. The intervention, according to the presidency, demonstrated Nigeria’s commitment to defending democracy in West Africa. How the Benin Coup Attempt Began The crisis began after…
Northern Elites Must Act Now on Insecurity — Hashim Presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has declared that Northern elites must act now on insecurity, insisting that leaders in the region cannot ignore the growing violence and kidnappings any longer. Hashim made the call in a statement on Sunday while expressing strong support for the appointment of…
The Imo organ harvesting suspicion intensified on Saturday after the state government sealed a hotel and private mortuary in Umuhu Autonomous Community, Ngor-Okpala. Officials discovered decomposed and mutilated corpses kept in unsafe and disturbing conditions, sparking fears of organ trafficking linked to violent criminal networks. The operation formed part of a broader crackdown on kidnapping…
The Nigerian Army has suspended retirements for several categories of officers after President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency. The suspension follows a wave of mass abductions across the country in November, where more than 600 people were kidnapped in multiple attacks. Some of the most severe incidents include the abduction of over 300…
FBI Sentences Nigerian Scammer to 20 Years Over $2M Fraud The FBI sentencing of a Nigerian scammer to 20 years in prison has drawn attention across the United States and Nigeria. The convict, Oluwaseun “Ace G” Adekoya, ran a sophisticated $2 million bank fraud operation for years before federal agents arrested him. The sentence marks…
The contest for the Awujale of Ijebuland has intensified. Renowned ophthalmic surgeon and community leader Otunba Adekunle Hassan has formally declared his bid for the throne. He made the announcement before the Jadiara branch of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House at the historic Igboburo compound in Ijebu Ode. The Awujale seat became vacant after the passing…
Nigeria may operate airports without towers soon, according to former NAMA Managing Director, Rolland Iyayi. He said virtual control towers in Nigeria could solve the manpower shortage affecting air traffic control. Virtual Control Towers in Nigeria Could Bridge Manpower Gaps Speaking at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, Iyayi explained that virtual towers enable trained controllers…
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed a NAF jet malfunction during a routine post-maintenance flight at the Kainji Air Base in Niger State. The Alpha Jet developed a sudden in-flight emergency shortly after takeoff, forcing the pilots to eject. The Air Force stated that the pilots guided the jet away from residential areas before ejecting….
Security has intensified around Sokoto Prison facility three weeks after his transfer. The IPOB leader received a life sentence on November 20 after his conviction on seven terrorism charges. The court approved his relocation due to safety concerns after past prison attacks raised doubts about keeping him in Abuja. Armed officers now monitor movement around…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara says Tinubu intervention ended the Rivers crisis and restored stability to his administration. He revealed that the political tension felt like a “six-month suspension of democracy” in Rivers State. Fubara spoke on Saturday at the 37th and 38th convocation of Rivers State University in Port Harcourt. ‘We Are Back to…
