Author: Adeniyi Daniel

No fewer than 11 passengers escaped unhurt on Sunday after a private jet operated by Flybird Airlines crash-landed at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano State. Airport officials confirmed that the aircraft, which departed from Abuja, overshot the runway at about 9:30 a.m. while attempting to land. The jet was carrying 11 occupants, including three crew members. Preliminary information indicated that a malfunction of the aircraft’s landing gear may have caused the incident. The runway incident disrupted airport operations, forcing some inbound aircraft to divert to alternate destinations after landing signals were temporarily withheld due to the blocked…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed confidence in his re-election bid ahead of the 2026 governorship election, vowing to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, and sustain what he described as a people-centred agenda anchored on good governance. The governor made the remarks in response to comments credited to former governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, at the APC governorship primary on Saturday. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Mr. Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke dismissed Oyetola’s optimism as “wishful thinking, illusory grandstanding and a refusal to acknowledge…

Ebonyi State Governor, Mr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has approved a Christmas bonus of ₦150,000 for every civil servant in the state as part of welfare measures for the 2025 festive season. The governor announced the bonus on Sunday during a church service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, according to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Monday Uzor. “Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a one hundred and fifty thousand naira Christmas bonus to every civil servant in the state,” the statement said. Uzor quoted the governor as saying that the gesture reflects…

The Lagos State University (LASU) has expressed concern over the growing unauthorised use of its campuses and facilities for content creation, particularly by students, warning that some of the materials being produced are offensive and capable of damaging the institution’s reputation. The university made this known in a statement released on Friday, December 12, 2025, and signed by the Deputy Registrar and Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public Relations (CIPR), Mrs Oluwayemis Thomas-Onashile. According to the statement, while LASU supports creativity and responsible self-expression, it has become evident that certain content circulating on social media misrepresents the values…

Lagos State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has described Afrobeats as one of Africa’s greatest economic exports, stressing that the genre now functions as a youth-powered industry driving investment, job creation and global cultural influence. She made the assertion on Friday during the global launch of the 2025 Afrobeats Inaugural Policy Report hosted by Harvard University’s Centre for African Societies and Economies (CSASE) in collaboration with Rise Interactive Studios at Delborog Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Addressing an audience of scholars, policymakers and creative industry leaders, Benson-Awoyinka said Afrobeats has evolved beyond a cultural movement into a…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commended the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s N100 billion annual scholarship programme, describing it as a major boost to education financing in Nigeria and a transformative initiative for students from financially vulnerable backgrounds. In a statement issued on Saturday by its Director of Strategic Communications, Mr Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND said the programme would significantly expand access to education and align with the Federal Government’s efforts to remove financial barriers for learners. The scholarship scheme was unveiled in Lagos on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with Vice President Kashim Shettima representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. NELFUND described…

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has described his relationship with his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as one founded on brotherhood and friendship, rather than a conventional boss–subordinate arrangement. Ewhrudjakpo died on Thursday at the age of 60. The governor spoke on Friday when he led a delegation of state legislators and top government officials on a condolence visit to the Ewhrudjakpo family at their official residence in Government House, Yenagoa. According to Diri, the bond he shared with his deputy was marked by loyalty, trust and mutual respect, stressing that Ewhrudjakpo was a dependable and hardworking partner in…

In a bold nighttime operation, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) successfully repelled a sophisticated attack by ISWAP terrorists targeting soldiers conducting stabilisation efforts in Mairari, a key area in Guzamala Local Government of Borno State, late Friday.The swift military response significantly disrupted the group’s offensive capabilities, marking a crucial win in the ongoing efforts to secure the region.During the assault, the terrorists attempted to breach the military base using two Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs). The vigilant troops quickly detected and neutralized both vehicles, thwarting the infiltration attempt and securing the base.CCTV footage confirmed that several terrorists were killed…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain steadfast in its efforts to stabilise and reposition the party, insisting that its internal challenges are “not beyond repair.” Obasanjo made the remarks on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during a visit by the PDP NWC led by its National Chairman, Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN). According to a statement posted on the party’s official X handle, the former president commended the NWC for steps taken so far to restore discipline and unity within the party, while encouraging its members to…

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad have arrested six male suspects over their alleged involvement in the forceful initiation of victims into the Supreme Vikings Confraternity in Enugu State. The arrests were made on December 5, 2025, following credible intelligence that led operatives to a forest at Ugwu Peak, Iva Valley, in Enugu North Local Government Area. Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the suspects were involved in an initiation ceremony carried out on November 25, 2025. According to him, operatives recovered one locally…