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Keyamo Orders Probe Into Asaba Private Jet Incident As NCAA Grounds Operator

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

Aviation minister Keyamo orders full investigation into unauthorised private aircraft departure from Asaba as NCAA grounds plane, suspends operator permit. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), on Wednesday pledged a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding a private aircraft that departed an improvised landing site near Asaba without obtaining regulatory...

Yilwatda: Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Returned Nigeria To Stronger Growth Paths

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

APC National Chairman Yilwatda says Tinubu’s policies have strengthened Nigeria’s economy, while APC leaders highlight progress and dismiss opposition narratives. National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, says the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu have returned the country to a stronger growth trajectory. Yilwatda stated this...

FG, EU Move To Tackle Rising School Violence

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

Federal Government and EU partners launch training in Abuja to strengthen prosecution of school-related violence as abuse cases in schools rise nationwide. Schools across Nigeria, once regarded as safe spaces for learning and personal development, are increasingly becoming environments where children face abuse, exploitation and violence, prompting fresh intervention by...

EFCC: Some Governorship Aspirants Spent N30bn On Primaries

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

EFCC says governorship aspirants spent up to N30bn on primaries, warning it drives corruption and weakens governance. The Executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede Wednesday revealed that, some governorship aspirants in Nigeria spend between N20 billion and N30 billion to secure electoral victory...

Edo Shuts Three Schools Over Security Alert On Possible Abduction Plot

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

Edo State shuts three public secondary schools after security alert on planned student abduction in Edo North. Edo State government has closed three public secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area over a reported security threat targeting students. The decision follows a security alert from the State Security Service which...

Tinubu Says Abuja Will Reflect Nigeria’s Population Growth And Economic Ambitions

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

Tinubu says Abuja will reflect Nigeria’s growing population and economy as he inaugurates N5 road project in FCT. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assured that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will evolve into a capital city that reflect nation’s growing population, economic aspirations and national identity. To this end, he...

Okpebholo Condemns Student Abductions, Demands Immediate Release Of Victims

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 20260

Edo governor says kidnappings must stop and warns that political power cannot be gained through crime. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed concern over the recent abduction of students, teachers and other citizens in different parts of the country, including Oyo State. The governor urged those behind the...

First Lady Tinubu Says Judiciary Central To Sustaining Rule Of Law In Democratic Society

NewsDeskNgJun 9, 2026June 9, 20260

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says judiciary is key to democracy, urges women judges in Africa to promote transparency, fairness and judicial excellence. Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has declared that the judiciary remains central to sustaining the rule of law in a democratic society. The First Lady who...

Falana Raises Alarm Over Democracy, Security Threats Ahead Of 2027 Polls

NewsDeskNgJun 9, 2026June 9, 20260

Femi Falana warns that insecurity, shrinking civic freedoms and poverty could undermine credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 elections if urgent reforms are not made. Renowned human rights advocate and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has sounded a stark warning over the future of Nigeria’s democracy, declaring that worsening insecurity,...

30,000 Retired Officers Urge Tinubu To Sign Police Exit Bill, Threaten Fresh Nationwide Protest

NewsDeskNgJun 9, 2026June 9, 20260

Over 30,000 retired police officers have urged President Tinubu to sign the Police Exit Bill, warning of fresh nationwide protests if the legislation is not assented to before June 22. More than 30,000 retired police officers across Nigeria have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently assent to the...