The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew has explained why the plan to create Nigeria Air failed. In an interview with Bloomberg, Tasew said Nigerian politics was to blame. The project, initiated under former President Buhari and led by former aviation minister Hadi Sirika, faced controversy. The current aviation minister, Festus…
The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa on Wednesday met with General Moussa Salaou Barmou, Chief of Staff of the Nigerien Armed Forces, in Niamey, Republic of Niger to forge a common goal towards deepening the fraternal bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Niger and exploring opportunities to enhance security cooperation. This…
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has reiterated the agency’s dedication to safeguarding public health. The NAFDAC DG made the disclosure on Wednesday, at the 2023 NAFDAC Awards, Recognition, and Retirement Ceremony of some members of staff. During the event, 138 employees, including…
The meeting between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) concluded today, with both parties describing it as productive. However, they remained tight-lipped about the specific issues discussed during the nearly two-hour meeting. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, told reporters that the meeting resulted in an agreement for ASUU leadership…
Barring last minutes changes, the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, will today appear at Force Headquarters to honour a Police summon over alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime 11 days after an invitation by the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, arm of the Police. Africa Health Report AHR, learnt…
Interpol has successfully carried out a major crackdown, arresting over 300 suspects connected to the Black Axe. The cult group is described as one of West Africa’s most notorious criminal networks, along with other affiliated groups. Sources said that the cult group is known for their involvement in various criminal activities, including trafficking, prostitution, and…
A group of concerned Nigerian citizens, led by the Nigeria Citizens’ Watch for Good Governance, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government to investigate allegations of toxic fuel importation in the country. The group claims that the importation of substandard petroleum products violates the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and poses a significant risk…
Nigeria’s economy has slipped to fourth place in Africa in 2024, according to the latest IMF report. South Africa now leads with a substantial $373 billion GDP, followed by Egypt at $347 billion and Algeria at $266 billion. Nigeria’s economic output stands at $252 billion, falling behind these three nations. Ethiopia holds fifth place with…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has directed the immediate deportation of Zimbabwean cleric, Mr. Eben Nhiwatawi, for alleged immigration law violations. This directive was announced in a statement by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Kenneth Udo, on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr. Nhiwatawi was arrested on August 24 in Yola, Adamawa, by NIS operatives for…
A 76-year-old man, Akeem Muritala, was remanded in a correctional facility by a Family Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo state on Tuesday for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl. Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi ordered the case file to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice and adjourned the case until October…
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