NAF reactivates aircraft grounded for 23 years, showcases engineering power

The Nigerian Air Force has stated that the country has the competitive and comparative advantage to maintain and restore its fleets to airworthy conditions. In a statement issued by the spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, on Wednesday, its engineers and technicians have reactivated a Dornier DO-228 aircraft grounded for 23 years. According to Akinboyewa, the reactivation serves as a morale booster for the NAF engineers and technicians, showcasing their ability […]

January 8, 2025 13

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LP can win 2027 poll without merger – Party

The Labour Party has declared its capability to win the 2027 presidential election without forming a coalition, emphasising its strong grassroots support and appeal to Nigerians. The party reiterated that its performance in the 2023 elections demonstrated its potential to independently challenge and unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress. The LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, made the assertion on Sunday in an interview with The PUNCH, denying recent rumours of a […]

January 6, 2025 8

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New virus: FG tightens monitoring, to quarantine China passengers

•Experts demand proactive steps as new virus surges in China, ravages children The Federal Government on Sunday said it would activate surveillance measures for inbound passengers from China following the current surge of a respiratory virus. Reports indicate that the virus has led to overcrowded hospitals, emergency measures and public concerns in China. The virus, attributed to the Human Metapneumovirus, has seen cases spiking across northern Chinese provinces this winter, […]

January 6, 2025 8

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Enugu Disco laments vandalism of electricity installation

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company has expressed concern over the recent vandalisation of electricity installations within its operational area in Abakaliki. In a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezehon on Sunday, the loss of power supply in areas of Abakaliki was due to the vandalisation of the Udemezue 11KV Feeder in the early hours of the day. Ezeh said affected areas include Oroko-onuoha, Udensi, […]

January 6, 2025 12

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Abiodun mourns Ogun business icon, socialite, ‘Cash Madam’

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned business mogul and socialite, Chief (Mrs) Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as ‘Cash Madam.’ Her death, at the age of 89 on Sunday, marks a significant loss to Ogun State and Nigeria at large, the governor noted. Abiodun described the deceased as a trailblazing entrepreneur whose remarkable legacy has left an indelible mark on society, inspiring generations […]

January 6, 2025 9

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Police hunt killers of Anambra native doctor’s three sons

The Anambra State Police Command said it has begun a manhunt for the killers of three children of a native doctor murdered at their home in Nise community in the Awka South Local Government Area of the state. The yet-to-be-identified murderers were said to have scaled the fence of the building where they gained entry into the compound to carry out the act and subsequently left the compound unnoticed. It […]

January 6, 2025 9

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No gov can take insults I received from Wike’s camp – Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, justified his decision to present the 2025 budget to three lawmakers, asserting that the 27 members of the State House of Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress had permanently lost their seats. According to him, there is no remedy or opportunity for the 27 lawmakers, loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike, to return to the Assembly. […]

January 3, 2025 26

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My absence from Tinubu’s House visit not political – Bauchi gov

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, says political meaning should not be read into his absence from governors’ New Year visit to the Lagos home of President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. On New Year’s Day, governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum visited the President at his Bourdillon Road home in Ikoyi, Lagos. The governors in attendance included Abba Yusuf (Kano), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Babajide Sanwo-Olu […]

January 3, 2025 12

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Otti bans school levies, approves monthly allowance for principals

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has banned all forms of payments in primary and secondary schools in the state, marking the enforcement of compulsory school attendance for children of school age. The governor introduced an imprest account system for school principals and headteachers to manage the running of schools, with specific monthly allowances for their operations. Otti made this announcement in his New Year speech on Wednesday, stating, “We have […]

January 3, 2025 13

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