The operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., say the terminal has been well-positioned for seamless regional operations. Mr Remi Jibodu, the Head of Aeronautical and Cargo Services/Acting Chief Operating Officer at Bi-Courtney Aviation Services, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government is working to reposition the Nigeria Police Force through enhanced education and training reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Dr Alausa made the remarks on Monday in Abuja during a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu, and senior police officers. He…
Some elders in Rivers have strongly opposed the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers, arguing that the decision was made hastily and is not a viable solution to restore normalcy. In a national broadcast, President Tinubu announced the suspension of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the state lawmakers due to their…
President of Masters Energy Group and former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah, has called for pragmatic reforms and sustained policy consistency as crucial drivers of Nigeria’s energy transition and long-term sustainable growth. Ogah made the call at the 2025 NAEC International Energy Conference held in Lagos. The three-day event,…
Ahead of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championships coming up in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the preliminary squad for the senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, as the team officially commences preparations to defend their title. As part of the roadmap to the championship, the team will open training camp…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Hon Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, hosted a high-level delegation from LW Consultancy LTD to explore strategic partnerships. The meeting held at the agency headquarter yesterday, focused on advancing NAIC’s mission and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The delegation, led…
New York City police on Monday arrested 24 people who staged a sit-in at the lobby of Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan to protest against deportations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This is according to multiple media reports. Protesters demanded that the Trump administration bring back everyone deported to El Salvador and return…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has vowed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state will not be part of any arrangement designed to undermine the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde spoke on Tuesday at the inauguration of a newly built PDP Secretariat at Oke-Ado, Ibadan, which he said was part…
The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Mr Blessing Agbebaku, on Tuesday, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Agbebaku, speaker since June 16, 2023, under PDP, cited Gov. Monday Okpebholo’s constituency development initiatives as his major reason for leaving PDP to join APC. The speaker defected alongside fellow…
TikTok has gone offline in the United States just hours before a new law banning the platform was set to take effect, leaving millions of users without access to the popular video-sharing app. A message displayed on the app informed users in the US that the ban had been enacted, stating, “You can’t use TikTok…
