President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to preserve the country’s unity, stressing that political, religious and ethnic differences must not be allowed to undermine the nation’s cohesion. Tinubu, who was represented by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, made the call on Tuesday at an event in Abuja, where he emphasised dialogue
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged Christians and Muslims across Nigeria to reject violence and work together to preserve peace as the country moves towards the 2027 general elections. Yilwatda said violence does not discriminate on the basis of religion and would ultimately affect Nigerians regardless of their
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
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
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
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,
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
Soldiers , DSS Nab Kidnap Syndicate Commander, Recover Four AK-47 Rifles in Enugu Troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected commander of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of 7.62mm
Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, a Nigerian Army, has disclosed why he and other military officers allegedly considered overthrowing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, citing insecurity, economic hardship and concerns over governance. Ma’aji, who is facing trial before a General Court Martial over the alleged coup plot, reportedly told military investigators that the idea of military intervention
A Sunday worship service at the Chapel of Redemption, University of Calabar (UNICAL), was abruptly brought to an end after police intervened in a growing leadership dispute involving rival factions within the church. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, reportedly created tension among worshippers as the university caretaker committee and an interim chaplain allegedly appointed