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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday signed a landmark agreement with France to purchase dozens of Rafale fighter jets, marking a major step in Kyiv’s efforts to strengthen its air power. The memorandum of understanding, co-signed by French President Emmanuel Macron, covers the acquisition of up to 100 Rafale aircraft, according to the Élysée Palace. The deal also includes the SAMP/T air defence system, further boosting Ukraine’s long-term military capabilities. Macron described the signing as a “great day” in a message posted on X, celebrating the deepening defence partnership between both countries. Zelensky is currently in France on his ninth…

Internet users have expressed displeasure over the reported physical fight onboard a commercial flight between social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, aka as Mr Jollof. A viral video on Monday captured the duo trading blows inside a United Nigeria Airlines flight reportedly travelling from Asaba, Delta State, to Lagos. The development reportedly caused disruption of the flight as other passengers struggled to separate them, and the airline’s crew later deboarded the two celebrities and handed them over to airport security for further interrogation. However, VDM swiftly took to his Facebook page to…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transforming the state’s transport and aviation landscape, announcing major progress on ongoing rail projects and plans for a new international airport. Speaking on Tuesday at the 3rd FAAN National Aviation Conference, the governor joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume—to discuss the future of Nigeria’s aviation sector. Sanwo-Olu said the conference theme, “Elevating the Nigerian Aviation Industry through Investment, Partnership and Global Engagements,” reinforces the collaborative efforts needed to advance aviation infrastructure across the country. He highlighted Lagos’ role…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, on Monday, November 17, 2025, paid a working visit to the Commission’s Jos North Local Government Area office in Plateau State. He was accompanied by the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Sadiq. On arrival, the INEC Chairman was received by the REC and the Electoral Officer (EO) for Jos North, who jointly briefed him on the ongoing operational activities within the LGA office. The visit was part of Professor Amupitan’s routine engagements with field offices aimed at assessing preparedness, strengthening oversight, and ensuring that INEC’s…

The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has dismissed reports alleging that embattled Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, was freed after being exonerated by the Court of Appeal. Describing the reports as “false, misleading and irresponsible,” Pedro said on Sunday that his office was disturbed by a social media post authored by actor Yomi Fabiyi—later republished by an online platform—claiming that the appellate court had cleared Baba Ijesha of all charges, including sexual offences involving a minor. Pedro stressed that the claim amounted to a deliberate distortion of judicial records and was…

By Benjamin Francis The recent bestowal of a Professional Doctorate in Leadership (Energy Law) and the Global Sustainable Leadership Award upon Engr. Gbenga Komolafe at the House of Lords in London represents far more than mere personal recognition. These distinguished honours serve as a powerful international endorsement of transformative leadership that has profoundly reshaped Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector through strategic vision and measurable, impactful results. When Engr. Komolafe assumed leadership of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission in 2021, he inherited a sector plagued by regulatory uncertainty and deep investor skepticism. The recent enactment of the Petroleum Industry…

Assures End of Banditry Soon Former Zamfara State Governor and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle,has said the state under Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration has collected over one trillion naira, ranging from monthly statutory allocations and bailouts meant for the development of the state and the fight for poverty and hunger. Matawalle made this disclosure on Friday at the state headquarters of the APC in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, while addressing thousands of party supporters and his well-wishers during his three-day visit to the state. The Minister further challenged that, whatever good people of Zamfara saw short of…

Vigilant youths have apprehended a 53-year-old man accused of phone snatching in Makurdi, Benue State. The suspect identified simply as Ahagba, was nabbed at High-Level area of Makurdi on Thursday afternoon, November 13, 2025 after he attempted to steal a mobile phone. Eyewitnesses said the suspect was caught in the act and swiftly restrained by residents before he could escape. The timely intervention of the youths prevented the theft, drawing praise from residents for their vigilance.

A male corps member is being called out after he made an inappropriate comment about his female students. The corps member, while commenting on a post about male authority figures having inappropriate relations with female students, wrote: “Omoh any female students wey no coordinate themselves I go knack dem big kala. “How you go Dey SS3 but you carry nyash and boobs wey pass 400L uni lady ? Habba it is wrong nah.” he added He was not the only man who left a similar comment on the post. However, his sparked concern because of his proximity to students. While…

The Katsina State Hisbah Board has destroyed more than 120 cartons of seized alcoholic drinks in Funtua as part of an ongoing crackdown on activities deemed contrary to Islamic teachings and public morality. The destruction exercise carried out on Thursday, November 13, 2025 was led by the Commander of the Hisbah Board in Dandume Local Government Area, D.C. Bashir Lawal Balarabe, who was joined by officials from the Funtua zone. The team also received the State Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, C.G. Sheikh Malam Aminu Usman (Abu-Ammar), PhD, who visited the area to oversee the enforcement activity. According to officials,…