Two teenage girls, aged 18 and 16, have been rescued from an alleged human trafficker in Enugu State following swift action by the police. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that 30-year-old Raymond Wonna was apprehended after the victims were intercepted along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway on July 30, 2025. “They were intercepted at about 2 pm by operatives of the command’s crack tactical squad during a routine patrol,” Ndukwe said. Investigations showed the suspect had allegedly enticed the girls from their hometown in Ogoja, Cross River State, to work in a Ghana-based…
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Nigerians have been urged to play an active role in protecting the country’s telecommunications infrastructure, as service disruptions could cripple both economic and social activities. The call was issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) following a collaborative effort with the Office of the National Security Adviser to resolve a potential strike by the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria. The strike threatened diesel supplies to telecom towers across the country. “Telecommunications infrastructure is the backbone of connectivity and the digital economy. Protecting it is everyone’s responsibility,” said National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. NCC CEO Aminu Maida highlighted…
A new flood emergency has been declared in Adamawa State as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed dangerously high water levels in Bakin Kogi, Jimeta. The river’s height has exceeded 6.0 meters, the point at which severe flooding becomes almost certain. Upstream water discharge, measured at over 3,222 m³/s, is adding pressure to an already fragile situation. NEMA warned that “low-lying areas of Jimeta and surrounding flood prone communities are under immediate threat.” On the ground, residents in affected areas have been relocating to emergency shelters. Limawa and Gwadabawa Secondary Schools are currently housing some of the displaced. “Some…
The Nigerian aviation sector is grappling with conflicting opinions following the Federal Government’s withdrawal of criminal charges against Comfort Emmanson and the substantial reduction of musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall’s (KWAM 1) flight ban. Announced by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, the changes also included appointing KWAM 1 as an ambassador for airport security, igniting criticism. Critics including Capt. Mohammed Badamosi, a former chief pilot, condemned the decision to elevate KWAM 1 despite his involvement in security breaches, questioning the logic of such a move. Retired Group Capt. John Ojukwu labeled the appointment “disgraceful” and warned of its implications on Nigeria’s compliance…
As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) takes steps to prepare for the 2027 presidential contest, the issue of constitutional eligibility has thrust former President Goodluck Jonathan into the center of debate, even as the party weighs zoning options and the possible return of 2023 Labour Party candidate Peter Obi. The party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) is set to inaugurate its National Working Committee Zoning Committee and the 2027 Election Zoning Committee today (Thursday) in Abuja, marking a critical step in shaping the opposition’s strategy for the next general elections. Legal Cloud Over Jonathan’s Prospects While some PDP members believe Jonathan…
Nigeria stands at the dawn of a new epoch—an era defined by bold reforms, renewed purpose, and the promise of collective triumph under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a slogan; it is a clarified covenant between the government and the people, backed by Nigeria’s supreme law, the Constitution of 1999. A Vision Anchored in Constitutional Promise The 1999 Constitution declares in its opening words a commitment to “promote the welfare of the people” and to “secure for ourselves and our posterity the blessings of liberty.” This founding promise undergirds President…
The Federal Government has announced a major policy shift, placing a seven-year ban on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The move comes as part of efforts to stop the deterioration of academic standards, which officials say is partly caused by the unchecked proliferation of tertiary institutions without adequate resources. This decision was reached at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held Wednesday under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the government’s priority will now be on improving the capacity and performance of already existing institutions. “We must…
An incident that sparked public attention in Nigeria’s aviation sector reached its conclusion on Wednesday when a Lagos Magistrate Court discharged Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of assault during a flight. The presiding magistrate, Olanrewaju Salami, granted the discharge after police prosecutors dropped all five charges in court. The case had attracted national attention after Emmanson was arrested on August 10 for allegedly engaging in disorderly conduct on board an Ibom Air flight. She was arraigned two days later and remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre due to her inability to meet a N500,000 bail requirement. Minister of Aviation…
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has been released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being held over allegations of unauthorized cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion during his tenure. Tambuwal, who served from 2015 to 2023, appeared at the EFCC’s Abuja headquarters on Monday morning at about 11:30 a.m. in response to the anti-graft agency’s summons. He was immediately subjected to questioning and later taken into custody. An EFCC insider disclosed that the case centres on alleged breaches of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. “Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is being…
The Federal Government has taken a reconciliatory approach toward Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly called KWAM 1, by reducing his flight ban and enlisting him as an airport security protocol ambassador. Announcing the decision on Wednesday, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had revised its sanction from six months to a single month. The musician will now work with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to enlighten travellers on appropriate airport behaviour. “The NCAA is to reduce his flight ban to a one-month period. FAAN will also work with…