NAF Boosts Rotary-Wing Operations with Two New H125 Helicopters The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of two newly acquired H125 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, in a move aimed at strengthening its rotary-wing capability and enhancing operational air support. The Aircraft Acceptance Documents for the helicopters were formally signed on October 2, 2026, at
Sultan: No One Should Be Forced to Embrace Islam The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that no one should be compelled to embrace Islam, urging Muslims to respect the rights and freedoms of adherents of other faiths. The Sultan
Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of being more interested in remaining in office and accumulating wealth than addressing the challenges confronting Nigerians. Adebayo made the allegation in Ibadan while presenting his presidential blueprint, Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity, where he also called on Nigerians
Gombe ADC Candidate Pledges Free Fuel for Okada, Keke Operators if Elected The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Bala-Bello Tinka, has pledged to provide free fuel to commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators if elected governor in the 2027 election. Tinka made the promise during an interview with a local radio station
INEC Alerts Nigerians to Fake Voter Registration Website The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fake website purporting to offer an ongoing nationwide online voter registration exercise. INEC issued the warning in a public notice on Saturday, identifying the fraudulent website as pvc-inecnigeria-org.blogspot.com. According to the commission, the website falsely claims