The Defence Headquarters has denied reports in some sections of the media about the alleged attempted coup, insisting that the military remained loyal to the constitution and President Bola Tinubu. Director Defence Information, Brig-Gen. Tukur Gusau in a statement issued Saturday categorically stated that the claims by the said publication are entirely false, malicious, and intended to cause unnecessary tension and distrust among the populace. He noted: “The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to a false and misleading report by an online publication insinuating that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the collection of Permanent Voter Card (PVC) for those who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise would begin on Wednesday, October 22 ahead of the November 8 Anambra governorship election, The electoral body added that registered voters who participated in the recently concluded CVR exercise are encouraged to visit the Registration Area where they originally registered to collect their PVCs. Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi in a statement issued Saturday said that PVC collection is strictly in person, adding that there would be no…
The contexts are sparsely the same. Drawing constructive comparison can be genuinely tough, if not impossible. Lest, it will be inaccurate. Talk about the near-extinct opposition. It may be easy to infer that, “We’ve been here before.” After all, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was at some point “The last man standing” in Nigeria’s pseudo-pluralist democracy. While the example may struggle to be cited for relevance, context will ultimately give way. The circumstances of then and now are clearly not the same, even though they look the same. So, what’s the point of argument? The point is that the unfolding scenario…
A Blue Economy Expert, Dr. Chika Chukwudi has called for collaboration of the government, stakeholders, and communities across Nigeria to leverage on the benefits of Blue Economy for the purpose of job creation, economic diversification and general development of the country. Chukwudi, an Assistant Director at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), made the call while speaking during the presentation of a book she authored, titled, ‘Blue Economy: Gateway To A Sustainable Future’. She called for the need to explore Blue Economy as a pathway for economic diversification, environmental stewardship, and sustainable growth in Nigeria. She further…
Troops of 2 Division/Sector 3 Operation Fansan Yama on 17 October, 2025 rescued 21 kidnapped victims from criminal elements operating in Kwara and neighboring states. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations , 2 Division, Lt-Col. Polycarp Okoye in a statement issued Saturday said the coordinated operations by troops of 12 Brigade Lokoja and 22 Armoured Brigade Ilorin, led to the rescue of the kidnapped persons. He said the kidnapped persons included: 14 males, five females, one infant, and four Chinese nationals. Okoye added: “The victims revealed that they were abducted from different locations across Kwara and Kogi States. “Following…
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu has called for stronger collaboration between the government, private investors, and other stakeholders to address the challenges confronting Nigeria’s steel sector. Audu made the call while declaring open the Nigeria Steel Forum, a sideline event at the 10th Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja. The minister, while unveiling a comprehensive strategic vision aimed at reviving the steel industry and positioning it as a key catalyst for national industrial growth, described the forum as a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s quest for self-sufficiency in steel production. He noted that only four African countries—Egypt, South Africa, Algeria,…
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has challenged Senator Orji Kalu to immediately substantiate his claims that some pilots in Nigeria smoke Indian hemp and operate aircraft while under the influence of drugs with verifiable evidence or withdraw the statement. NAAPE, in a statement on Friday by its public relations, Blessing Ahmadu urged the former Abia State governor to present his evidence to the appropriate statutory government agencies – the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), or issue an unreserved public withdrawal and apology to the nation’s aviators. He said:…
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has said that the presidential prerogative of mercy exercise at the review stage, saying the final decision has not been taken. TheHintsNews reported that mixed reactions have trailed the lists of those recently pardoned by President Bola Tinubu. However, Fagbemi in a statement issued Thursday also clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under the recent exercise of the President’s power of prerogative of mercy has been released from custody. He noted: “The process remains at the final administrative stage, which includes a standard review to ensure…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained that the sum of 1,505,901,750 it charged a law firm for the duplication of Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the National Register of Voters was in line with the Freedom of Information Act (FOI). INEC Director, Voter Education & Publicity, Mrs.Victoria Eta-Messi, in a statement issued Thursday said the commission received the recent request from Messrs V.C. Ottaokpukpu & Associates for Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the National Register. She noted that the Commission received the request on 8th October 2025 and responded on 13th October, 2025, approving the application…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Thursday debunked Senator Orji Kalu’s allegations on the floor of the Senate that pilots and plane crews were involved in substance abuse while the Authority does not do proper checks. The Director General, NCAA Capt. Chris Najomo, while reacting to the allegations, said contrary to the impression created, the agency maintains a rigorous and internationally recognised system for certifying and monitoring the medical and professional fitness of all pilots operating in Nigeria. He noted that no pilot is permitted to operate a Nigerian-registered aircraft without holding both a valid pilot licence and a…