Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has denied reports claiming that he advised Nigerian soldiers to reject the salary increase approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Obi described report as false and misleading, in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, saying he never made any statement asking members of the
Trump secretly flown from Turkey to UK amid Iran assassination threat – Reports US President Donald Trump was secretly flown from Turkey to Britain on a smaller military aircraft last month after an alleged Iranian assassination threat, while the White House publicly maintained that he was travelling aboard Air Force One, according to reports by
EU Denies Rejecting INEC Invitation to Observe Nigeria’s 2027 Elections The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has denied reports that it rejected an invitation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to observe Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot,
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has provided an update on the industrial action involving aviation unions, as efforts continue to resolve the dispute and prevent prolonged disruption to flight operations. The development follows concerns over the impact of the strike on passengers, airlines and other stakeholders across the aviation sector. The NCAA said it
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has mocked Arsenal supporters amid a debate involving Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. Mikel questioned Arsenal fans’ criticism of Vinicius, pointing to the club’s lack of UEFA Champions League success as part of his response to the ongoing discussion. The former Nigeria international made the remarks while weighing in
Police Arrest Clergyman, Two Military Personnel Over Alleged Kidnap Plot in Plateau The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a clergyman and two military personnel over an alleged plot to kidnap the wives of two prominent bishops in Jos. The suspects were arrested on August 7, 2026, following intelligence received by the police concerning an
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has endorsed Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, arguing that the governor deserves to remain in office based on his administration’s performance. Momodu said Adeleke’s achievements in infrastructure, governance and other sectors have demonstrated his commitment to the development of the state.
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has accused Nigerian politicians of displaying patriotism only while they occupy public office, describing some of them as “predators of patriotism” once they leave power. Ezekwesili made the remarks on Monday during a live interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, where she criticised the quality of governance in Nigeria
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has appealed to aviation unions to suspend their ongoing industrial action, assuring them that the issues behind the strike would receive attention once the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, returns from an official engagement abroad. The appeal was contained in a statement issued by the Director,
Arise Television’s The Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has raised concerns over the likely influence of federal power on the outcome of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, saying Governor Ademola Adeleke would need a “miracle” to retain his position. Oseni made the remarks on Tuesday while assessing the political dynamics ahead of the