Andy Burnham halts plans for early prisoner release
Andy Burnham has suspended a program that would have allowed for the early release of thousands of inmates in England and Wales following widespread criticism from victims' families.
July 23, 2026
Air Peace Halts Benin Airport Service Following Runway Incident
Air Peace has suspended flights to and from Benin Airport due to a runway closure caused by an incident involving an Embraer E170 aircraft.
July 23, 2026
Professor Nora Daduut officially installed as Nigerian Ambassador to South Korea
Professor Nora Ladi Daduut has officially commenced her duties as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea after presenting her credentials to President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul.
July 23, 2026
Omoyele Sowore Urges Nigerian Authorities to Prioritize Aviation Safety Following Enugu Air Incident
AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore is calling for increased attention to aviation safety after an Enugu Air aircraft veered off the runway at Benin Airport.
July 23, 2026
PDP Remains Unfazed, Vows to Participate in 2027 Elections
Top PDP leadership has declared the party will participate in all 2027 elections, dismissing ongoing internal leadership crises as minor challenges compared to past struggles.
July 23, 2026
Five family members found dead in Abia home
Authorities in Abia State are investigating the mysterious death of five family members whose bodies were discovered in their Umuimo residence.
July 23, 2026
Sunday Igboho Urges Communities to Combat Banditry
Activist Sunday Igboho has called for youth-led community defense, dismissing the notion that bandits are spirits and warning local collaborators to stop supporting criminal activity.
July 23, 2026
NPC Launches Digital Birth and Death Tracking Across Benue State
The National Population Commission has rolled out a digital birth and death registration system across all 23 local government areas in Benue State to improve civil record-keeping.
July 23, 2026
Oyo State government and APC trade barbs following court order on EFCC inquiries
A Federal High Court ruling restricting the EFCC from accessing broad, non-specific financial records of the Oyo State government has sparked a heated debate between the ruling administration and the APC.
July 23, 2026
Obasanjo Disputes Osoba’s Claims of 2003 Political Deception
Olusegun Obasanjo has refuted allegations made by Olusegun Osoba that he engaged in deceptive political practices during the 2003 election cycle.
July 23, 2026