Author: Alade Adisa

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted UZMA Aviation Services Limited an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to commence commercial flight operations.The certificate was awarded on Wednesday in Abuja.Capt. Chris Najomo, the Acting Director-General of the NCAA, commended the management of UZMA Aviation Services for meeting all regulatory requirements and standards during the application process.However, he urged the airline to continue upholding safety, security, efficiency, and excellence throughout its operations.In response, Mr Mohammed Abubakar, the Chairman of UZMA Aviation Services Limited, expressed gratitude to the NCAA for its support.He acknowledged the NCAA’s commitment throughout the AOC process, from the initial…

President Bola Tinubu has stated that the interest and welfare of the citizens of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger remain a priority for the leaders of ECOWAS. The President made this remark on Wednesday during a meeting with the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who was on a state visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He stressed that wisdom and diplomacy would be key to reintegrating these countries into the regional body. Tinubu, who serves as Chairman of ECOWAS, pointed out that the leadership of the three countries had been reluctant to present transition programmes with clear timelines.“Our relationship…

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reduce the price of petrol to N300 per litre ,to make things easy for Nigerians during the festive season.George, the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, made this plea at an interactive session with newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos.The price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, is currently above N1,000 per litre.According to the elder statesman,Nigerians are going through hardship, the President should give an order to reduce fuel price, specifying time frame the people will enjoy such window of…

A message by Head of Corporate Communication of Transmission Commission of Nigeria (TCN), Dr Friday Adakole Elijah on Wednesday afternoon announced that the national grid, for the umpteenth time, has collapsed.

The Kaduna State Government says it is collaborating with the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to strengthen the state’s Agricultural Policies to boost smallholder farmers’ ability in the maize and rice value chain.Murtala Dabo, the state Commissioner for Agriculture, made this known while hosting a one-day Stakeholders’ and Media Engagement on the State’s Policy and Agricultural Systems Strengthening (PASS) project.Dabo, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Abubakar Abba, said the project, being funded by AGRA, would guide the ministry in policies that would foster the harmonisation of initiatives for the growth of the agriculture sector into…

THE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Life Stock Management Service (LMS), Dr Bala Muhammed, Director has called on Nigerians to accord all living beings compassion, respect and justice.Muhammed made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja in commemoration of the International Animal Rights Day celebrated every December 10.He said the essence of humane treatment and handling of animals lay “in our ethical responsibility as stewards of the planet.”He identified animals as sentient beings capable of experiencing pain, joy, and suffering.“By treating them humanely, we acknowledge their rights to live free from harm, exploitation,…

When he was inaugurated for the first term on May 29, 2019, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo anchored his administration on what he called THEMES Agenda.The acronym stands for Transportation and Traffic Management, Health and Environment, Education and Technology, Making Lagos State a 21st Century Megacity, Entertainment and Tourism, and Security and Governance.The agenda guided the first term of the administration of Sanwo-Olu, the 15th Governor of Lagos State.Analysts scored the administration high in the realisation of the set goals.At his inauguration for the second term on May 29, 2023, the governor advanced his administration’s agenda, tagging it THEMES Plus…

Still reeling from the death of its President General, Pa James Oghoroko in military detention, the Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, has suffered yet another loss as 81-year-old Pa Dennis Okugbaye, the community’s Treasurer, also died in military detention yesterday. The sad news of Pa Okugbaye’s death, the second person of the six arrested Okuama leaders, has led to tension in Okuama Community. The Okuama leaders were arrested in August 2024 and have been kept in military detention without trial. The late Okugbaye was arrested alongside late Oghoroko, Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo,…

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has confirmed Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, Nigeria’s Governor for OPEC, as Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025. A statement by Nneamaka Okafor, media aide to the Minister of Petroleum (state), Heineken Lokpobiri, confirmed the development on Tuesday. The statement said the appointment of Adeyemi-Bero by OPEC “would provide a vital platform for Nigeria to advocate for balanced energy policies that benefit oil producers, consumers, and the global economy. “His appointment was confirmed at the 189th meeting of the OPEC Conference. “Prior to his appointment as the Chairman of the OPEC Board of…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has announced that he will not manage another club after his time with the Premier League champions comes to an end. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League clash against Juventus, Guardiola confirmed his decision, emphasizing his commitment to City. The Spaniard, who joined Manchester City in 2016, extended his tenure with a new two-year contract in November. Having previously managed Barcelona and Bayern Munich, Guardiola stated that he is not considering any other club for the future, solidifying his legacy at The Etihad. “I’m not gonna manage any other club after…