Serious financial crisis hits Nigeria’s aviation sector – NCAA – Pledges to investigate high cost of flight tickets
BY GODWIN OBI Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that scarcity of forex, devaluation of the naira and high cost of aviation fuel has contributed to plunging the aviation sector into serious financial crisis. Speaking to the media at the agency’s office in Lagos, the Director General of NCAA,Continue Reading
Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: abductors release another 5 victims
BY LAWAL EDEH Another five victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack have been released by their abductors, The development was confirmed by Tukur Mamu the lead negotiator for the victims of the kidnap saga. Those released on Tuesday are Prof. Mustapha Umar, Imam Akibu Lawal, Abubakar Ahmed Rufai,Mukthar Shuaibu andContinue Reading
Buhari calls for more Int’l collaboration to tackle banditry, insurgency
• Grants Security forces full freedom to deal with terrorists• BY EFE MODESTUS President Muhammadu Buhari has called for more international collaboration to tackle terrorism, banditry and insurgency in the country. This is as he has called on diplomats to monitor political developments in the country, leading to the 2023Continue Reading
NDLEA Confirms It Uncovered ‘Toxic’ Mkpuru Mmiri Lab In VGC Estate
BY GODWIN OBI The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday said it had busted a crystal methamphetamine (Mkpuru Mmiri) lab in the Victoria Garden City (VGC) Estate of Lekki, Lagos. A document had been circulating online about the discovery, drawing surprise from many citizens. VGC is one ofContinue Reading
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT: NIMASA Reviews Sponsorship of Cadets Training. …As Jamoh reiterates commitment to welfare of all NSDP beneficiaries.
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, is currently reviewing the cost of direct sponsorship of Nigerian cadets undergoing foreign training under the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP). The Director General of NIMASA Dr Bashir Jamoh noted that the review of ongoing sponsorship cost has becomeContinue Reading
Ignore Fake Voter Registration Websites, INEC Warns Nigerians
BY GODWIN OBI The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday warned Nigerians not to fall victims to fake websites advertising voter registration. In a statement signed by National Commissioner Festus Okoye, INEC said it has concluded its Continuous Voter Registration exercise for the 2023 general elections. “Barely 24 hoursContinue Reading
Insecurity: Declare a Day of National Prayers – Katsina Residents Task The FG
By Godwin Obi The Federal Government has been called upon to set aside a day of National Prayers, for God’s intervention, to bring back peace and stability to the country. Some participants who made the call at the just concluded, Second Special Prayer Series, termed Yaumush Shukur, meaning, ‘Thanksgiving Day,’Continue Reading
ASUU EXTENDS STRIKE AGAIN BY 4 WEEKS
BY EFE MODESTUS The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has again dashed hopes of students returning to the classrooms , as it extended its six-months old strike by another one month. ASUU, which made this known after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Sunday, said theContinue Reading
Terrorists Wipe Out Family of 8, Abduct 6 In Plateau, Taraba
BY GODWIN OBI Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, on Sunday night, wiped-out a family of eight people in Chol village of Vwang District, in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attackers, who struck at about 7pm, also inflicted gunshot injuries and machete cuts on women andContinue Reading
2023: Don’t underrate Peter Obi – Gov. Ikpeazu, Abaribe
BY GODWIN OBI Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has described the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, as an emerging force who connects seamlessly with the youths and whose message resonates with many. Ikpeazu, who posted the message on his twitter handle, yesterday, after Obi visitedContinue Reading