NAF Assures Igbokoda Residents of Environmental Assessment After Aircraft Crash The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has assured residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, that their environmental concerns following an aircraft accident will be addressed in collaboration with relevant authorities. The assurance follows reports of an offensive odour in the community and fears of possible environmental contamination arising from the accident. In a press release, the NAF acknowledged the concerns raised by residents, noting that the incident had caused discomfort, anxiety and uncertainty among members of the affected community. The Air Force stated that it was taking the complaints seriously and remained…
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Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s ₦8.68bn CCTV Contract Fraud Trial to December 8 The Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, and six others over an alleged ₦8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract fraud to December 8, 2026. The adjournment followed changes in the legal teams representing the prosecution and the former governor, with both sides requesting additional time to familiarise themselves with the case. The matter, instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), came up before Justice Hauwa’u Buhari of the Federal High Court, Kaduna Judicial Division.…
EFCC: Court Sentences Man to Three Years in Prison for Facebook Impersonation A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Kelechi Declan James to three years’ imprisonment for impersonating a foreign national on Facebook. Justice Daniel Osiagor delivered the judgment on Friday, October 9, 2026, following James’s guilty plea to a one-count charge of impersonation filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the charge, James fraudulently impersonated one David Hernandez on his Facebook account on or about September 9, 2026, with the intention of gaining an advantage for…
Nigerian Navy Recovers 2.25 Million Litres of Petroleum Products, Arrests Over 70 Suspects in Q3 The Nigerian Navy has recovered more than 2.25 million litres of petroleum products and arrested over 70 suspects during its intensified operations against crude oil theft, illegal refining, pipeline vandalism and other economic crimes between July and September 2026. The achievements were recorded under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, an ongoing military campaign aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in petroleum theft and protecting Nigeria’s critical oil and gas infrastructure. According to the Navy, the recovered products included 1,555,983 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, 595,470 litres…
Tinubu Hails EFCC Over 10,872 Convictions, N1.23 Trillion Asset Recovery President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for recording significant achievements in the fight against financial crimes, securing convictions and recovering billions of naira in illicit assets. The President also called for stronger collaboration among anti-corruption agencies, the judiciary and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against corruption. Tinubu made the commendation on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the 8th EFCC/National Judicial Institute (NJI) Workshop for Judges and Justices in Abuja. The event was themed “Investigation and Prosecution of…
VIDEO: “I Knew My Boyfriend Was an Armed Robber, but He Gave Me a Stolen Phone to Use” — Lady Reveals A woman identified as Deborah Savior, also known as Deborah Sylvia, was questioned by journalists on October 14, 2026, after she was reportedly apprehended alongside seven suspected armed robbers. During the questioning, Deborah claimed that her boyfriend, whom she knew was an armed robber, gave her a phone. She denied participating in any robbery operation, stating that she only discovered the phone was stolen after her arrest, although accounts circulating online differ on when she became aware of its…
FG Harmonises 2027 Exam Timetable, Targets August Results Release The Federal Government has commenced efforts to harmonise the 2027 external examination timetable, targeting the release of examination results by August to enable eligible candidates to begin tertiary institution admission processes in September. The initiative is part of the education reform agenda of the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), which seeks to improve efficiency, coordination and educational outcomes. To achieve this objective, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, convened a meeting with heads and representatives of examination…
Tinubu Says He Won’t Attend Every APC Campaign Rally Ahead of 2027 Elections President Bola Tinubu has said he will not accompany members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council to every campaign event ahead of the 2027 general election, citing the need to focus on governance and Nigeria’s economic responsibilities. Tinubu made this known on Wednesday during the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, where he urged members to take the party’s message to Nigerians across the country while he continued to address national issues. The president said he agreed with concerns that campaign…
NAF Chief Orders Stronger Flight Safety Measures After NAF 931 Aircraft Accident The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed commanders of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to strengthen flight safety oversight following the accident involving NAF ATR 42-500 aircraft NAF 931 on October 5, 2026. Aneke gave the directive on Wednesday, October 14, during a meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), Principal Staff Officers and other senior commanders. He emphasised the need for strict compliance with established safety procedures, continuous monitoring and improved safety management to prevent future incidents. The Air…
AMR: Nigeria Records 64,500 Deaths as Abuja Prepares for Global Health Conference Nigeria recorded approximately 64,500 deaths linked to bacterial antimicrobial resistance in 2019, according to findings from a global study cited by the Federal Government. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, disclosed this during a webinar announcing Nigeria’s hosting of the fifth Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance scheduled for December 6 to 8, 2026, in Abuja. Salako cited the 2022 Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance study published in The Lancet, which estimated that bacterial antimicrobial resistance directly caused 1.27 million deaths…