NAF Clarifies C-130 Aircraft Landed Safely In Burkina Faso Due To Technical Issue

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified that its C-130 military aircraft, reported to have been detained in Burkina Faso over an alleged airspace violation, safely landed there due to a technical issue. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, said in a statement on Tuesday that the aircraft was on a ferry mission to Portugal when the crew detected a problem shortly after taking off from Lagos. The statement, titled “Safe Precautionary Landing of NAF C-130 Aircraft in Burkina Faso,” explained that the aircraft diverted to Bobo-Dioulasso, the nearest suitable airfield, following international aviation safety protocols. All crew members and passengers are safe and have been treated courteously by Burkinabe authorities. The Air Force confirmed that plans are underway to resume the mission as scheduled. “The Nigerian Air Force remains committed to strict adherence to operational procedures and safety standards, ensuring the protection of its personnel while fulfilling its constitutional mandate,” the statement added.

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Bella Shmurda And Annie Macaulay Video Sparks Speculation Online

A video showing Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda and actress Annie Macaulay in close conversation at an event has stirred speculation on social media. In the clip, the duo are seen laughing and whispering to each other, with Bella making a hand gesture that fueled discussions about the nature of their interaction. While some fans view it as a casual exchange, others suggest there might be more to it. Reactions online are divided, with some teasing Bella for “shooting his shot,” while others defend Annie, arguing that the interaction is being overanalyzed. Bella Shmurda and 2Baba's ex-wife, Annie Macaulay spotted at the club. pic.twitter.com/JRr0XVErti — CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) December 9, 2025

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Peller Sparks Online Debate After Suggesting South Africa For Class Reunion Following Past Exclusion

Peller has sparked online debate after sharing his experience with a past class reunion and asking netizens whether his response was wrong. In a video, he revealed that three years ago, his classmates created a group chat and left him out. He didn’t even receive the memo for the dress code, which led him to show up differently dressed and feel mocked. He said, “After graduation three years ago, my classmates made a group chat and left me out. I didn’t even get the memo for the dress code, so I showed up differently dressed. Fast-forward to 2025, they reached out about a pop-up, I suggested South Africa, and since then no reply.” Peller’s video has gone viral, drawing mixed reactions online. Some praised him for standing his ground, calling his suggestion a “subtle clapback,” while others argued he could have handled the situation more diplomatically. The incident has reignited conversations about old friendships, past slights, and how to navigate reunions when old wounds resurface. "After graduation three years ago, my classmates made a group chat and left me out. I didn’t even get the memo for the dress code, so I showed up differently dressed. Fast-forward to 2025, they reached out about a pop-up, I suggested South Africa, and since then no reply." —… pic.twitter.com/S0LuC9kwyw — 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) December 8, 2025

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NLC To Hold Nationwide Protest On December 17 Over Insecurity

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest scheduled for December 17 to demand urgent government action on the country’s worsening insecurity. The announcement came in a communiqué released on Monday after the NLC National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Lagos. The statement was signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero and Acting General Secretary Benson Upah. The NEC discussed critical national and industrial issues, including the recent abduction of 24 schoolgirls in Kebbi State. The council condemned the kidnapping and the killing of a school staffer during the incident, while also criticising the withdrawal of security personnel from the school prior to the attack. Describing the surge in attacks on schools as alarming, the NLC urged the Federal Government to protect all schools, especially those in remote and vulnerable areas. The NEC also called for immediate investigation and prosecution of those responsible for security lapses. Other issues addressed during the meeting included the crisis in tertiary education, the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), and the revival of the Labour–Civil Society Coalition (LASCO). The council also expressed concern over the state of the Labour Party, urging members to realign the party with working-class principles and integrity. The communiqué warned that continued failure by the Federal Government to tackle insecurity and other pressing issues could lead to escalated industrial actions across sectors such as health and education. It stressed that workers’ safety and welfare remain a top priority and called on citizens to support efforts for a safer nation. The NLC assured that the December 17 protest would be peaceful but firm, aimed at compelling decisive government action. It further urged state governments and security agencies to intensify protection for vulnerable communities, particularly schools and students, warning that neglect could threaten national stability. The NEC reaffirmed its commitment to defending workers’ rights, improving working conditions, and promoting social justice and equitable development across the country.

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Tinubu Orders Intensified Efforts To Free Remaining 115 Kidnapped Students In Niger State

President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the immediate release of the remaining 115 students and their teachers abducted from Papiri Catholic School in Niger State, emphasizing that “all victims must be accounted for.” The directive came on Monday as the President welcomed the safe return of 100 of the kidnapped students, who were rescued through what he described as the “tireless” and “steadfast” work of security operatives. “I have been briefed on the safe return of 100 students from the Catholic School in Niger State. I rejoice with Governor Umar Bago and commend our security agencies for their steadfast work in ensuring the safe return of the students to their families since the unfortunate incident on November 21,” Tinubu said. He assured parents of the remaining abducted children that the Federal Government, working alongside the Niger State Government, is leaving no stone unturned to secure the freedom of every student still in captivity. “My directive to our security forces remains that all the students and other abducted Nigerians across the country must be rescued and brought back home safely. We must account for all the victims,” the President added.

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Timipre Sylva’s Aide Condemns EFCC Sealing Former Minister’s Maitama Residence

Julius Bokoru, Special Assistant to former Minister of Petroleum Timipre Sylva, has strongly criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for sealing his principal’s residence in the Maitama area of Abuja. In a statement issued on Monday and titled “A Grave Breach of Decency: EFCC’s Attempted Raid and Defacement of Sylva’s Family Home,” Bokoru said the commission’s conduct showed a disregard for due process. The action comes after the EFCC declared the former Bayelsa governor wanted in November over an alleged $14.8 million fraud. Before then, military intelligence officers had stormed Sylva’s home, arresting his brother and driver over supposed links to a failed coup attempt. Bokoru, who previously faulted the EFCC for announcing Sylva as wanted without first inviting him, noted that the former minister had already written to the commission last week proposing a mutually convenient date to appear. He described the latest attempt to access the property as an operation carried out “without a single letter, without a subpoena, without a warrant, without notification, and without even the most basic adherence to lawful process.” He added, “No courtesy. No procedure. No humanity. It is behaviour unbecoming of any institution that claims to act in the national interest. What unfolded today at the Maitama residence of His Excellency, Chief Timipre Sylva, was nothing short of an affront to decency and a troubling assault on the very principles that underpin a civilised society.”

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27-Year-Old Law School Student Dies After Jumping Fence At Yola Campus

The Adamawa State Police Command has begun a detailed investigation into the death of 27-year-old Ojajuni Ayomiposi, a student of the Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus. The incident marks the first time the nearly 20-year-old institution has recorded the loss of a student. In a statement released on Sunday night, the command confirmed the development, noting that Ojajuni, an indigene of Ondo State, was discovered unconscious after jumping over the school fence. The statement stated, “The Adamawa State Police Command confirms the report of an unfortunate incident involving a 27-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus, identified as Ojajuni Ayomiposi.” Preliminary findings show that the student returned to the campus on December 6, 2025, around 11:30 a.m. He reportedly arrived in a tricycle, appeared unstable as he approached the fence, and then climbed over it into the hostel compound. A security guard later found him vomiting and lying unconscious. Ojajuni was rushed to a nearby hospital and admitted for emergency care, but doctors eventually confirmed his death. His remains have been deposited in the mortuary for an autopsy as investigators work to uncover the cause and circumstances of the incident. The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has directed officers to carry out a comprehensive probe to determine what led to the tragic outcome.

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Burkina Faso Seizes Nigerian Aircraft Carrying 11 Military Personnel After Unauthorised Entry Into Its Airspace

Burkina Faso announced that a Nigerian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft carrying 11 military personnel was forced to land in Bobo Dioulasso on Monday after entering the country’s airspace without authorisation. The development was disclosed by Agence d’Information du Burkina, which released a statement from the Confederation of Sahel States. According to the translated statement, “The Confederation of Sahel States informs the public that a C130 aircraft belonging to the Air Force of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was forced to land today, December 8, 2025, in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, following an in-flight emergency while operating in Burkinabe airspace. The military aircraft had two (2) crew members and nine (9) passengers on board, all military personnel.” Burkinabe authorities later found that the plane had no clearance to fly over the country. Their investigation “highlighted the absence of authorisation to fly over the territory of Burkina Faso for this military device.” The AES reacted sharply, calling the incident a breach of sovereignty. It stated that it “condemns with the utmost firmness this violation of its airspace and the sovereignty of its member States,” adding that its air and anti-aircraft systems, “put on maximum alert…were authorised to neutralise any aircraft that would violate the Confederate space.” The Nigerian Air Force and the Federal Government have not yet issued any formal response.

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