A fresh storm is rocking Nigeria’s aviation industry as two Air Peace crew members have come out swinging against the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), accusing it of fabricating toxicology results that allegedly showed they were under the influence of alcohol and marijuana during a runway incident. Co-pilot David BernardContinue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI Zaria, Kaduna State, has been thrown into turmoil after two days of torrential rainfall unleashed devastating floods that displaced over 470 children and reduced more than 270 homes to rubble. A joint assessment team — comprising the Nigerian Red Cross Society, the National and Kaduna State EmergencyContinue Reading

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set the political space buzzing after unveiling a dramatic shake-up in party registration. Out of 171 associations jostling to become political parties in Nigeria, a staggering 157 were shown the red card—leaving just 14 contenders standing strong on the road to official recognition.Continue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to fast-track the release of the Federal Government’s ₦250 billion credit facility for smallholder farmers, at a single-digit interest rate. Speaking at the sixth meeting of the PFSCU Steering Committee at the Presidential Villa,Continue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI The entire Neke Akpani Autonomous Community in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State has been thrown into shock and grief as five members of one family were allegedly wiped out in a suspected food poisoning scandal laced with dark twists of vengeance, land dispute, and chillingContinue Reading

—-Vows to make Imo Proud BY GODWIN OBI In a thunderous charge against political mediocrity, Abuja-based Barrister and Real Estate mogul, Chief Success Obioma Akagburuonye, has called on lawyers to stop sitting on the sidelines and instead take the driver’s seat in Nigeria’s political space. Speaking at a grand receptionContinue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers suspended its two-day strike on Tuesday following a meeting with officials of the Federal Government and the Dangote Group, amid fuel supply disruptions in different locations across the country. The National President of NUPENG, Williams Akporeha, confirmed thisContinue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors will today (Wednesday) hold its National Executive Council meeting to determine its next line of action on a pending ultimatum to the Federal Government. The association had earlier issued a 10-day ultimatum to relevant government agencies, warning that members would embarkContinue Reading