NAF Hails Alpha Jet Pilots For Displaying Professionalism During Emergency 

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commended the exceptional bravery and professionalism of its Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected following an in-flight emergency during a post-inspection functional check flight on 6 December 2025, at Nigerian Air Force Base Kainji. Shortly after take-off, the aircraft developed an emergency, prompting the pilots to act swiftly and with remarkable composure. According to a press statement on Sunday by NAF, they expertly manoeuvred the aircraft away from populated...

Nigerian Military Deploys Fighter Jets In Benin Republic Amid Coup Tensions

 …As ECOWAS Condemns Attempted Coup The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft in the Benin Republic following reports of a military coup that claimed to have toppled President Patrice Talon on Sunday. According to security sources, the aircraft took off from Lagos and was sighted operating within the Benin Republic’s airspace as Nigeria intensified aerial surveillance to monitor the fast-developing political and security situation in the neighbouring country. A senior security official noted that the...

Benin Coup: Foreign Affairs Minister, Confirms President Talon Is Safe

Foreign Affairs Minister, Republic of Benin, Shegun Bakari has confirmed that President Patrice Talon is safe, amid reports of a coup in the country. According to Bakari, Benin’s President Patrice Talon is safe and the army is regaining control, after a group of soldiers said they had ousted him from power, the presidency told AFP on Sunday. Confirming the development, Shegun Bakari, Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Benin, said: “Yes, a coup is...

Rivers Speaker, Amaewhule, 15 Other Lawmakers Defect To APC From PDP

The Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, and 15 other lawmakers have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The speaker announced the decision on Friday in the state’s House of Assembly during a plenary session.  While justifying their decision, the Speaker said the defection is due to a clear division in the PDP. Also during plenary on Thursday, the House unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for...

Kogi: Ododo Visits Victims Of Accident In Hospital

…Assures Govt’s  Readiness To Sustain Support Governor Usman Ododo has visited victims of the tragic road accident that occurred along the Lokoja–Okene highway, which claimed six lives and left several others injured. The Kogi State Governor also paid a solemn condolence visit to the bereaved families, expressing deep sorrow over the heartbreaking incident that cut short the lives of citizens who were returning from the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration earlier hosted...

U.S. Action Exposes Nigerian Govt’s Reluctance To Fight Terrorism – Timi Frank

…Commends Trump For Stepping In Where Nigerian Leaders Failed Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday accused the Nigerian government of deliberately shielding financiers of terrorism while the country sinks deeper into violence and mass killings. The political activist stated that recent actions by U.S. President Donald J. Trump and the U.S. Congress have “embarrassed and compelled” the Nigerian government to reluctantly take steps it...

Finance, Education Ministers To Appear Before Senate Over Safe School Initiative 

The Ministers of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun and his Education counterpart, Tunji Alausa, have been summoned by the Senate over the failure of the Safe School Initiative. The Senate Ad-hoc committee investigating the collapse of the programme made the move following the adoption of its work plan during a maiden meeting held on Wednesday, at which the ministers were notified to appear before it on Tuesday next week. Summoning the Minister...

House of Representatives Pass Child Online Access Protection Bill

The House of Representatives has passed the Child Online Access Protection Bill, a crucial legislative measure designed to strengthen safeguards for Nigerian children navigating the digital world. The Bill was sponsored by Rt. Hon. Olumide Babatunde Osoba, Chairman of the House Committee on Justice, with notable support from co-sponsor Hon. Babajimi Benson. The legislation sailed through after the House adopted the report of its Committee on Justice, which underscored the growing threats children face online....

Constitution Amendment: Kalu Advocates Ties With State Assembly Deputy Speakers

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has sought the collaboration of Deputy Speakers of State Houses of Assembly, urging them to work closely with the National Assembly as the constitution review exercise enters a critical stage. In a press statement signed by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, Kalu made the call during an interactive meeting with the State Assembly Deputy Speakers in Abuja on Tuesday...

Oluremi Tinubu Empowers 250 PWDs In Ekiti With N200,000 Each

…Launches Renewed Hope Initiative For Less Privileged The First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, empowered 250 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Ekiti State with a N50,000,000 grant to boost their economic independence and improve their livelihoods. Each of the PWDs was presented with N200,000 in cash at the event, held at the Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado-Ekiti. Speaking at the event, Senator Oluremi...

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