The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the 25 people who died in the military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday. The victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers, according to a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. The aircraft was […]
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President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a loyal and committed ally whose career has been defined by hard work, integrity and a strong commitment to public service. Alake, a veteran journalist and former Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, clocks […]
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The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, has honoured teachers who survived the May 15 attack on a school in Oriire Local Government Area, describing them as heroes and heroines of the education sector. The survivors were recognised on Monday during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Islamic High School […]
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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for greater protection of the teaching profession and improved welfare for teachers across the country. She made the call in her message to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day, celebrated on Monday, October 5. This year’s celebration was held under the theme, “Standing with Teachers: 60 […]
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Gtext has denied allegations that it withheld workers’ salaries or mistreated employees, describing the claims circulating on social media as part of a campaign allegedly being driven by some former employees. In a statement issued on Monday, October 5, the company said the allegations were false and were being used to distract attention from what […]
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The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has praised Nigerian teachers for their contribution to the country’s development, while accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of failing to do enough to improve their welfare. The council made the remarks in a message to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day, signed by its Director […]
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More details have emerged following the military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday. The aircraft, which was travelling from Benin to Lagos, crashed in a swampy area close to the Nigerian Navy base in Igbokoda. The Minister of Aviation said 32 people were aboard the aircraft, made up […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has signed the Osun State Park Management Bill into law, setting the stage for a new approach to the management of transport parks across the state. Adeleke signed the bill on Monday at the Government House in Osogbo, describing it as an important step towards addressing some of the longstanding […]
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A helicopter has crashed in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday. The crash occurred in the riverine community near the Nigerian Navy base, although details of what led to the incident were still unclear at the time of filing this report. The Chairman of Ilaje Local Government Area, […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy Governorship Candidate in Ogun State, Hajia ’Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has honoured a retired traffic officer, Deputy Superintendent of Traffic (DST) Anifat Abiodun Bello, with a ₦500,000 cash gift for her years of dedicated service. Sowunmi-Kolapo hosted a retirement reception for Bello, popularly known as Aunty Anifat, in Obantoko, Abeokuta, on […]
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