Saudi Airlines has faced criticism after leaving 401 Kano-bound passengers stranded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for nearly 48 hours, a situation that sparked tension and raised security concerns.
In the world of politics, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has identified former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as a key figure to watch ahead of the 2027 elections, saying Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress has boosted the party’s relevance.
In Edo State, the state government has postponed the resumption date for all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District until further notice, citing the need to address certain exigencies aimed at improving the welfare of pupils.
The National Youth Service Corps has stated that it is ready to implement reforms aimed at addressing emerging challenges in the country and strengthening its contribution to national development.
On the sports scene, the Confederation of African Football has opened an investigation into alleged misconduct by players and officials during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final matches involving Cameroon versus Morocco and Algeria versus Nigeria, following reports of confrontations with referees and disturbances in post-match areas.
Below are the top stories this afternoon:
- Saudi Airlines has come under criticism after abandoning 401 Kano-bound passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for close to 48 hours, triggering tension and security concerns. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that bad weather in Kano forced the airline to divert to Abuja, but said it failed to make adequate arrangements for the passengers’ onward journey to their final destination. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/saudi-airlines-abandon-kano-bound-passengers-in-abuja/
- Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has singled out former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as a key political figure to watch ahead of the 2027 elections, noting that his defection to the African Democratic Congress has given the party more relevance. He made the comments in an interview with Arise News while discussing the state of opposition politics, the PDP’s internal struggles, and the rising influence of other political platforms. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/peter-obi-gives-adc-new-relevance-says-fayose/
- The Edo State Government has postponed the resumption date of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District. In a statement on Monday, the Commissioner for Education, Dr Paddy Iyamu, said the postponement was till further notice to enable the state to address some exigencies to improve the welfare of the pupils. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-postpones-school-resumption-in-edo-central/
- The National Youth Service Corps says it is prepared to undergo reforms to address emerging challenges in the country and enhance its contribution to national development. The Director General of the NYSC, Brig. Gen. OO Nafiu stated this on Monday at the opening ceremony of the ongoing 2026 NYSC Annual Management Conference in Jos, Plateau State. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/nysc-ready-for-reforms-to-address-new-challenges-dg/
- The Confederation of African Football has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by players and officials during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final clashes between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria. The probe follows reports of confrontations with referees and disruptions in post-match areas. According to a statement posted on CAF’s official website on Monday, the continental football governing body has collected match reports and video evidence suggesting potentially unacceptable behaviour and has referred the matters to the Disciplinary Board for further review. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-caf-probes-misconduct-in-nigeria-algeria-cameroon-morocco-q-finals/
