Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that betrayal is a common feature of Nigerian politics, recalling his experience during the 2015 general elections.

Jonathan spoke on Thursday at the 70th birthday celebration of Mike Oghiadomhe, former Edo deputy governor, in Benin, the state capital.

“Politics in the Nigerian standard is about betrayals. I witnessed a lot of betrayal during the 2015 election,” Jonathan said.

He noted that many politicians lack consistency, adding that few can be trusted.

“You will find it difficult to see somebody who will say the same thing in the morning and say the same thing in the afternoon and in the evening,” he said.

“They will tell you something this minute, and in the next hour, they will say another. But, I am quite pleased to associate with Oghiadomhe.”

The former president praised Oghiadomhe as a dependable ally, describing him as someone who would “take a bullet” on his behalf.

“For me, he is somebody you can take his words to the bank. Most politicians, you cannot take their words to the bank,” Jonathan added.

Oghiadomhe, who served as Edo deputy governor between 1999 and 2007, was Jonathan’s chief of staff from 2010 to 2014.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the commencement of reconstruction works at Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.

In a travel advisory issued on Friday, the authority urged passengers to leave early for the airport to avoid missing their flights during the period of rehabilitation.

“To ensure a smooth travel experience, we kindly request that passengers leave early for the airport to avoid missing flights, obey all traffic instructions to aid traffic flow, and park vehicles properly in designated car park areas,” FAAN said.

The agency also advised that only travellers should come to the airport, citing limited space during the reconstruction process.

On August 1, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved contracts worth over ₦900 billion for infrastructure upgrades in the aviation sector. Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation, said at the time that the centrepiece of the projects would be the rehabilitation and modernisation of MMIA’s Terminal One.

According to him, the project will involve a complete overhaul of the terminal, including the rebuilding of its mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Keyamo disclosed that the rehabilitation of the Lagos airport terminal is expected to cost ₦712.25 billion, with a completion timeline of 22 months.

FAAN appealed for the cooperation of passengers and other airport users, adding that the reconstruction is part of broader efforts to modernise the country’s aviation infrastructure.

The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and six leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for questioning over allegations of criminal conspiracy, incitement, and disturbance of public peace.

In a letter signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Uzainu Abdullahi, the police directed that El-Rufai and the party leaders report to the State CID in Kaduna on September 8, 2025.

Those listed for questioning alongside the former governor include Bashir Sa’idu, Jafaru Sani, Ubaidullah Mohammed (popularly known as 30), Nasiru Maikano, Aminu Abita, and Ahmed Rufa’i Hussaini (alias Mikiya).

The invitation, titled “Investigation Activities: Case of Criminal Conspiracy, Inciting Disturbance of Public Peace, Mischief and Causing Grievous Hurt,” followed a petition received by the police alleging misconduct by the named individuals.

Police authorities said the move was part of ongoing efforts to maintain peace and order in Kaduna State, though they did not provide further details on the allegations.