By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State, ordering an immediate and thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. The aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, was reportedly on a routine mission from…
By Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji ( Ambo) Media Fronts As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji ( Ambo) media organisation says the Federal Government’s reform interventions across the states provide concrete signs that the nation’s journey towards prosperity, though challenging, is on course. In Osun State, the impact of these reforms is…
By David Oluwatosin Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration that Nigeria has entered an “age of prosperity”, arguing that economic growth figures have yet to translate into meaningful relief for millions of Nigerians. Atiku, in his Independence Day address on Thursday,…
By Seun Ibiyemi Public sector workers across Nigeria will begin a three-day warning strike from midnight Friday, October 2, 2026, following the failure of the Federal Government to address demands by the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC). The council directed workers in the federal, state and local government services, including employees of ministries,…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the most difficult phase of his administration’s economic reforms, saying the country is now entering an “age of prosperity” focused on lowering the cost of living, creating jobs and expanding opportunities for citizens. Tinubu made the declaration in his Independence Day…
The Federal Fire Service (FFS), FCT Command, has warned residents of the Federal Capital Territory to take precautionary measures against flooding as rainfall intensifies across the territory. The FCT Controller, Muhammed Anas, gave the warning while urging residents, particularly those living in low-lying areas, riverbanks and communities with poor drainage systems, to remain vigilant and…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has said Nigeria is moving from a period of difficult economic reforms towards greater stability, growth and shared prosperity, as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this at the Independence Day Public Lecture held in Abuja to commemorate…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has repatriated Bili, a rescued female baby gorilla, from Nigeria to the Republic of Congo, marking what the Service described as its first international full-cycle wildlife operation. The operation, which took place between September 22 and 28, 2026, covered the interception, rescue, rehabilitation and eventual safe return…
By Seun Ibiyemi The independent committee of inquiry investigating the reported deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced its investigation. The committee was inaugurated by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to establish the circumstances surrounding the reported deaths. In a statement issued…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government while congratulating Nigerians at home and abroad on the anniversary. Tunji-Ojo called on Nigerians to use the celebration…
