Politics

Nigerian Airlines Take Over ₦60bn in Bank Loans to Fund Jet Fuel

Nigerian airlines have accumulated more than ₦60 billion in loans from local banks to finance the purchase of aviation fuel amid persistently high Jet A1 prices. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) disclosed that the rising cost of aviation fuel has placed significant financial pressure on airlines, forcing operators to rely heavily on bank financing

Read More
Politics

Atiku Tells Tinubu: Stop Governing Nigeria Through ‘PowerPoint Economics’

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging the government to move beyond what he described as “PowerPoint economics” and focus on measures that directly improve the lives of Nigerians. Atiku said Nigerians are more concerned about the real impact of government policies on their livelihoods than

Read More
Politics

Akasoba Duke-Abiola Accepts Nomination for UN Secretary-General

Nigerian law professor and diplomat, Akasoba Duke-Abiola, has accepted her nomination and endorsement by the African Policy and Research Consortium for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Duke-Abiola’s nomination places her among Africans being considered for the top diplomatic position at the United Nations. The endorsement is expected to boost her profile as

Read More
Politics

Sanwo-Olu Inspects Damaged Festac-Alakija Bridge, Assures Lagosians of Safety

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has visited the Festac-Alakija Bridge for an on-the-spot assessment of sections of the structure reportedly damaged by suspected vandals. The governor inspected the affected portions of the bridge and assured Lagos residents that the government was taking steps to address the damage and ensure the safety of motorists and other

Read More
Politics

Obio-Akpor Council Urges Calm as Drivers Protest Along East-West Road

The Obio-Akpor Local Government Council has appealed to protesting commercial drivers and residents to remain calm and avoid actions capable of disrupting public peace and order following a protest along the East-West Road. Reacting to the incident, Council Chairman Gift Worlu said the council received reports of an unfortunate incident involving a commercial minibus driver

Read More
Politics

Uzodimma Mocks Davido, Says Adeleke May Become Dancer After Osun Poll

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has mocked music star Davido, telling him to prepare to employ his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, as a dancer after what he predicted would be the governor’s defeat in the August 15, 2026, governorship election. Uzodimma made the remark in response to Davido’s recent press conference, where the

Read More
Politics

Adeleke Accuses EFCC of Freezing Osun Salary Account Ahead of Election

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of directing the freezing of a state government account used for the payment of workers’ salaries, just 10 days before the August 15 governorship election. According to reports, the account, domiciled with a commercial bank, was placed on a “Post No

Read More
Education Politics

Education Advocate Decries Moral Decline, Exam Malpractice in Schools

The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, has expressed concern over the increasing rate of moral decadence and examination malpractice in schools, warning that the trend is producing graduates who are ill-prepared for the job market. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Showers International Christian School, China urged students to uphold integrity and pursue excellence, stressing

Read More
Politics

Students Raise Concerns Over Political Influence on University Campuses

Some university students have expressed concern over the increasing involvement of political parties in campus activities, alleging that some parties are recruiting students as card-carrying members and influencing student politics for personal and political interests. Speaking with Today FM’s Uloma Nwosu, the students said there is nothing wrong with learning about or participating in politics,

Read More
Health General Politics

Registered Water Producer Blames Cholera Cases on Illegal Sachet Water Factories

A registered table water producer in Rivers State has attributed the recent rise in cholera and diarrhoea cases to the activities of unregistered and substandard water producers operating across the state. Speaking with Today FM correspondent Eseose Onabu, Rivers-based water producer, Precious Dabor, said the proliferation of illegal factories operating without registration from the National

Read More