German President Steinmeier to Visit Nigeria

German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to visit Nigeria on a three-day official trip, starting from December 10 to 12. This visit marks the third high-level exchange between the two nations since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration in May 2023. During his visit, President Steinmeier will be accompanied by a delegation of top industry … Read more

Tinubu’s Foreign Trips More Productive Than Those of Past Leaders – Shehu Sani

A former senator from Kaduna state, Shehu Sani, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips, stating that they have been more productive than those of past leaders. The lawmaker said Tinubu’s travels have attracted significant economic gains for Nigeria, a notable departure from the wasteful foreign trips of previous presidents. Sani specifically highlighted the President’s … Read more

US Classified Cable Links Obasanjo, Afe Babalola to Alleged N30 Million Court Bribery in 2004

A classified US diplomatic cable leaked by WikiLeaks has revealed allegations of a bribery scandal involving Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, and prominent lawyer Chief Afe Babalola. The document posted by former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore alleged that the duo influenced a 2004 Court of Appeal ruling to favour then Adamawa State Governor Boni Haruna, … Read more

Nigerian Air Force announces zonal aptitude test for DSSC 33/2024 enlistment

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the list of eligible applicants for the Zonal General Aptitude Test for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 33/2024 Enlistment Exercise. The aptitude test will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at designated centres nationwide. According to NAF, applicants must check their names and assigned centres on … Read more

Nigeria, Chad, and Niger Launch Joint Military Offensive Against New Terror Group Lakurawa

Nigeria and its neighbours in Chad and Niger have launched a joint military offensive against the Lakurawa terrorist group. It is understood that the countries’ forces have commenced joint patrols to contain cross-border threats posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group. The new terrorist group is affiliated with terrorists in the Sahel, particularly from Mali and … Read more

Investigations begin as Accra-bound flight loses two engines mid-flight, returns to Abuja

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into a serious incident involving a Fly Bird HS 125 aircraft, registration number 5NKAL. The aircraft, which was en route from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (DNAA), to Kotoka International Airport, Accra (DGAA), experienced technical failure on December 6, 2024. During the flight, the aircraft … Read more