The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has commended the courage and professionalism of two Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected after an in-flight emergency in Niger State. Aneke visited the pilots at a hospital in Abuja on Saturday night, lauding their “sound judgment and exemplary discipline.”

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The Nigerian government has strongly condemned the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin on Sunday, December 7, 2025, which sought to forcibly remove President Patrice Talon and destabilize the democratically elected government. In a statement by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria expressed grave concern over the attack, describing it as

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Despite claims that Ibadan Airport is unsafe for commercial operations, new evidence shows it is fully operational—but only for government officials and political elites. Aircraft have been observed landing and taking off normally, guided by ground personnel, revealing that the airport functions regularly, yet ordinary citizens are denied access. Preferential Access Confirmed by Official Documents

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A recent federal compliance audit has revealed a severe breakdown in Nigeria’s public sector, with 30 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) deemed “structurally non-compliant and operationally failing.” Compiled by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) for January–October 2025, the audit assessed adherence to the Business Facilitation Act (BFA) 2022, revealing widespread dysfunction: The audit

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Nigerian human rights advocate Francis Nwapa has attributed the recent military coup in the Republic of Benin to Nigeria’s waning regional influence and governance failures. Military officers in Benin, led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri, claimed to have removed President Patrice Talon and dissolved state institutions. Nwapa argued that Nigeria’s political instability, economic decline, and

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The Advocacy for Human Rights and Cultural Values for Development Initiative (AHRCVDI) has condemned an alleged attempt by allies of former Kano State Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to create a parallel moral-policing group called “Hisba Independent Fisabilillahi.” The group described the move as illegal, unconstitutional, and politically motivated, warning it could threaten public order,

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Abuja-based human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has attributed the rising appeal of military coups in Africa to the reckless and arrogant behaviour of political leaders. Speaking in response to an attempted coup in Benin, Adeyanju said public frustration stems from politicians who squander trust and act without accountability. “African politicians are too badly behaved, which

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A deadly bandit attack struck Gatawa community in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area, Sokoto State, on Saturday night, leaving multiple residents dead and several others injured. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers stormed the community in large numbers, opening fire and causing widespread panic as residents fled for safety. Local sources also confirmed that an unspecified number

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In a major crackdown on illicit drugs, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted more than 7.6 million tramadol pills and over 76,273 kilograms of cannabis across multiple Nigerian states, while arresting dozens of suspected cartel members and distributors. Key Operations and Arrests Cannabis Seizures Across States NDLEA strike teams also dismantled extensive

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Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, has officially announced his intention to compete for the Awujale throne in Ijebuland. On December 3, 2025, KWAM 1 submitted a formal letter expressing his desire to be considered for the Awujale stool, identifying himself as a “bonafide son” of the Fusengbuwa ruling house. The

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