2 h. ago Renewed Hope: Arewa youths hail Tinubu’s wife over interventions in North

This was contained in a statement signed by the National President, Arewa Youth Forum, Ahmed Mohammed Zagi, made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Wednesday.

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2 h. ago ECOWAS moves to crash regional airfares, scrap aviation taxes from 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved a policy that will eliminate air transport taxes and slash read more ECOWAS moves to crash regional airfares, scrap aviation taxes from 2026

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6 h. ago Defence Minister Hails Military’s Rapid Response To Benin Coup Attempt

General Musa said the professional response of the Nigerian Armed Forces played a key role in thwarting the plot. The post Defence Minister Hails Military’s Rapid Response To Benin Coup Attempt appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago FG hails Zulum’s investment in education, commissions schools in Borno

The Federal Government has commended Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for the significant investments he has made in educational read more FG hails Zulum’s investment in education, commissions schools in Borno

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8 h. ago Federal Government Can’t Fix Airfares, Sector Fully Deregulated — Keyamo

* Says more planes coming, competition will crash airfares The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday, declared that the Federal Government has no legal powers to regulate or fix airfares in the country, insisting that Nigeria’s aviation sector has been fully deregulated for decades. Speaking to State House correspondents after the […]

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18 h. ago UPDATED: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

•Community in a state of emergency, ECOWAS warns as coups, insecurity deepen regional crisis •ECOWAS applauds Nigeria for foiling Benin coup attempt •Sahel bloc condemns Nigerian military over flight •Burkina Faso did not ground NAF C-130, NAF clarifies THE Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the […]

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22 h. ago Imo statesman hails Ohakim’s wife’s nomination as ambassador

Elder statesman, Chief John Enyogasi has expressed his congratulations to former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim on the nomination of his wife, Chioma Ohakim, for an ambassadorial position by President Bola Tinubu. Enyogasi, commended the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, in a press release for recommending the former governor’s wife for the ambassadorial Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-statesman-hails-ohakims-wifes-nomination-as-ambassador/

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29 h. ago Nigerian Air Force says safety concerns forced crew to land in Burkina Faso

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Monday that one of its transport aircraft entered Burkina Faso’s airspace and landed read more Nigerian Air Force says safety concerns forced crew to land in Burkina Faso

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34 h. ago Distinguished statesman, gentleman, Tinubu hails T.Y. Danjuma at 87

President Tinubu praises Gen. T.Y. Danjuma on his 87th birthday, calling him a distinguished statesman who served Nigeria with undivided loyalty. Read More: https://punchng.com/distinguished-statesman-gentleman-tinubu-hails-t-y-danjuma-at-87/

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34 h. ago Akpabio’s Commitment To Nigeria Endures, Tinubu Hails Senate President At 63

  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senate President Godswill Akpabio on his 63rd birthday, describing him as a patriot and dedicated servant of the people whose commitment to building a better Nigeria has remained unwavering. In a statement personally signed by him on Tuesday, President Tinubu rejoices with Senator Akpabio and joins his family, friends, […]

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38 h. ago Gov Otu visits Chief of Air Staff, seeks stronger security ties

Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters in Abuja, where he reaffirmed the state’s resolve to deepen security collaboration for peace, stability, and national development. Welcoming the governor, […]

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42 h. ago US legislator Moore says security talks with Nigeria ‘productive’

A visiting United States legislator, Rep. Riley Moore, has hailed his recent engagement with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, describing the talks as “productive and positive”. He also praised the Federal Government for the rescue of abducted Catholic schoolchildren, an outcome he said demonstrated Nigeria’s strengthened response to insecurity. In a statement posted on […]

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55 h. ago Benin coup: ADC hails FG’s swift action, seeks same zeal against insecurity

The ADC applauds Nigeria’s swift Benin coup intervention but questions why the same urgency isn’t applied to tackling the nation’s worsening insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-coup-adc-hails-fgs-swift-action-seeks-same-zeal-against-insecurity/

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56 h. ago Tensions rise as China’s military jet locks radar on Japanese aircraft

Japan on Monday disclosed that Chinese military aircraft locked radar on its fighter jets even though

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57 h. ago Niger Abduction: ‘Positive Response,’ US Lawmaker Hails Schoolchildren’s Rescue

Moore said a joint task force has been established to address the alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. The post Niger Abduction: ‘Positive Response,’ US Lawmaker Hails Schoolchildren’s Rescue appeared first on Channels Television.

Society

64 h. ago PICTORIAL: CDS Oluyede, CDI Undiandeye Visit NAF Pilots After Safe Ejection From Ill

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Lieutenant General Emmanuel Undiandeye, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, visited the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots recuperating at the 063 NAF Hospital, Abuja, following their safe ejection from an ill-fated Alpha Jet, which crashed on Friday. LEADERSHIP reports that […]

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65 h. ago Tinubu hails Nigerian military for foiling coup in Benin Republic

It took some hours before the government's loyal forces, assisted by Nigeria, took control and flushed out the...

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65 h. ago PICTORIAL: Kwankwaso Hosts Governor Yusuf In Abuja After NEAPS Award

The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Sunday night received the Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, on a courtesy visit at his residence in Abuja, where the governor formally presented his recent national leadership award. According to a statement by Saifullahi Hassan, the media […]

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67 h. ago Nigeria Air Force Conducts Multiple Airstrikes On Fleeing Coup Plotters in Benin Republic

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched precision airstrikes on fleeing members of the foiled military coup in the Benin Republic, neutralising several suspected plotters and destroying their vehicles. Nigerian fighter jets crossed into Beninese airspace on Sunday under a joint arrangement with authorities in Cotonou after intelligence indicated that key coup elements were attempting […] The post Nigeria Air Force Conducts Multiple Airstrikes On Fleeing Coup Plotters in Benin Republic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Tinubu hails Nigerian Army for protecting democracy in Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday praised the Nigerian military for its swift response to a request from the Government of read more Tinubu hails Nigerian Army for protecting democracy in Benin Republic

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