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By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft involved in a recent incident in Burkina Faso has departed the country and is now en route to Portugal to continue its original mission for scheduled maintenance. Credible reports confirmed that the aircraft resumed its ferry flight on the same day it was released, following high-level diplomatic engagements between the governments of Nigeria and Burkina Faso. As part of the resolution of the impasse, both the aircraft and the 11 Nigerian military personnel onboard were released by the Burkinabe authorities. The development marks the full resolution of the incident,…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the confirmation of the board members by the Senate on December 16. According to the announcement, Dr Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni has been appointed Chairman of the Commission. Dr Oseni, who began his service at NERC as a commissioner in January 2017 and later served as Vice Chairman, assumed his new role on December 1, 2025. His tenure as chairman will run until the completion of his 10-year term in line with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2023.…

By Peter Omopo The House of Representatives has constituted a seven-man committee to investigate allegations of alterations in the gazetted copies of four tax laws. The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced the constitution of the panel following a matter of privilege raised during Wednesday’s plenary session by a lawmaker from Sokoto State, Abdusammad Dasuki. Dasuki had alleged that the tax laws currently in circulation differ from the versions passed by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In response, the House resolved to probe the claims and mandated the committee to ascertain the authenticity…

By Peter Omopo Flight operations are ongoing at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, following a crash landing involving a chartered Cessna 172 aircraft on Tuesday evening. Four crew members onboard the aircraft, which was en route from Kaduna to Port Harcourt, are reported to be in stable condition. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Airport Command, Lagos, ASP Mohammed Adeola, confirmed their health status in a telephone interview with TVC News. According to him, the victims are currently receiving medical care at the Air Force Hospital. He disclosed that two of the crew members who were unconscious…

By Peter Omopo Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated senior journalist and broadcaster, Mr Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, on his appointment as Director of News at Television Continental (TVC). In a congratulatory message, Governor Abiodun described the appointment as well deserved, saying it reflects Otitoju’s significant contributions to the growth and success of TVC as one of Nigeria’s leading media organisations. The governor commended Otitoju’s distinguished career in journalism, noting his vast experience across both print and electronic media. He recalled Otitoju’s professional journey from news reporting, correspondence and editing in the print media to becoming a respected voice in broadcast…

By Peter Omopo The Federal High Court sitting in Gwaripa, Abuja, has granted bail to former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr Chris Ngige, in the ongoing corruption case instituted against him. Justice Maryam Hassan, who delivered the ruling, adopted the terms of the administrative bail earlier granted to Ngige by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court, however, added additional conditions to secure his release. According to the ruling, Ngige is to produce one surety who must be a director on the federal government payroll and also own a property within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The…

The Corporate Institute of Strategic Research (CISR) Global has elected Dr. Olukunle Abimbola as a Doctoral Research Fellow. This prestigious appointment recognises Dr. Abimbola’s significant expertise and aligns with CISR Global’s mission to advance strategic research and cultivate leadership for evidence-based decision-making. Dr. Abimbola, currently serving as Administrative Head of Celica Church of Christ, is a distinguished administrator, researcher, and biblical scholar. His extensive professional background encompasses leadership roles within public service and religious organisations. He possesses a robust record of participation in specialised international training programmes, conferences, and seminars. Dr. Abimbola has also represented his institution at major ecumenical…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted the Appropriation (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024–2025, to the House of Representatives for legislative consideration. The bill, which was read on the floor of the House by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, was subsequently passed for first and second readings. According to the proposal, the president is seeking the approval of the National Assembly to withdraw a total of ₦43.56 trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the 2025 fiscal year. The amount is to cover statutory transfers, debt servicing, recurrent non-debt expenditure and capital spending. The executive explained that the…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised comments attributed to Mr Okonkwo suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could now “rule Nigeria with the military” following a recent Supreme Court judgment relating to Rivers State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, described the remarks as reckless, misleading and lacking any constitutional foundation. He stressed that Supreme Court judgments cannot be equated with military decrees or authoritarian rule. The APC said decisions of the apex court represent the highest expression of constitutional authority in a democratic system, adding…

By Peter Omopo The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has announced plans to confer the traditional title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. An invitation circulating online indicates that the investiture ceremony is scheduled to take place in Oyo Town on Sunday, December 21, 2025. A source within the Oyo palace confirmed the development to TVC News via WhatsApp, noting that the installation would hold as planned. The source added that preparations are already underway, with the local organising committee working to ensure a smooth ceremony. The development comes nearly three…