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FEC Halts Creation of New Federal Universities for Seven Years

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a seven-year moratorium on the creation of new federal tertiary institutions, in a move aimed at curbing duplication and improving the quality of existing universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, told journalists after Wednesday’s FEC meeting that access to tertiary education was […]

CDS Advocates Ranching to End Farmer–Herder Clashes

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has called for the adoption of cattle ranching as a strategic measure to curb the recurring clashes between farmers and herders. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday ahead of the maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit, Musa said the practice would help […]

Kwam 1’s No-Fly Ban and Pilots’ Suspension Reduced to One Month

The Federal Government has reduced the indefinite no-fly ban on Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1, to one month. The licenses of the pilot and co-pilot involved in the ValueJet incident have also been restored after a similar one-month suspension. In a statement on Wednesday, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo confirmed the […]

FG Orders Release of Imprisoned Ibom Air Passenger After Intervention

The Federal Government has intervened in the case involving Comfort Emmanson, a passenger on a recent Ibom Air flight, ordering the withdrawal of the criminal complaint against her. The development follows widespread public outrage and appeals from civil society groups, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), which had condemned Ibom Air’s handling of the incident. […]

Shettima: FG Will Create Conducive Environment for $1 Trillion Economy

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to creating a more enabling environment for investors and leveraging the industrial revolution to achieve its proposed $1 trillion economy. Speaking at the 2025 Ota Investment Summit and Trade Fair on Tuesday, the Vice-President, represented by his Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr Tope Fasua, stated […]

Nigeria Suffers Heavy 4-0 Defeat to Sudan in CHAN Championship

Sudan dominated from start to finish on Tuesday, thrashing Nigeria 4-0 in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D encounter at the Jamhuri Stadium in Morogoro, Tanzania. Sudan’s momentum was evident early on, with an own goal from Nigeria’s Leonard Ngenge in the 25th minute giving them a 1-0 lead. Walieldin Khidir doubled the advantage […]

• NBA Calls Ibom Air’s Actions Against Passenger “Reckless and Unlawful,” Demands Probe

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) for their handling of an incident involving a passenger, Comfort Emmanson, on an Ibom Air flight on August 10, 2025. In a statement signed by its president, Mazi Afam Osigwe, and general secretary, Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara, the NBA described […]

Is Justice Selective? Police Re-route Kwam 1 Case as Public Outcry Grows

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has returned the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) petition against Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1, to the Police Command at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement on Tuesday, Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi confirmed the receipt of the petition, which was filed after […]

Keyamo Orders Sanction for Staff Over Release of Indecent Ibom Air Video

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has condemned the public release of an indecent video showing Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson, who was accused of assaulting a crew member on Sunday. Keyamo said that while filming her unruly behaviour for legal evidence was justified, releasing footage containing indecent exposure to ridicule her […]

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