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NSIB Begins Probe As Accra-Bound Aircraft Loses Engines Mid-Air

09.12.2024

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into a serious incident involving a Fly Bird HS 125 aircraft which lost both engines shortly after takeoff from Abuja en route to Accra. In a statement yesterday, the Bureau described the incident as a “serious occurrence” confirming that the aircraft, operating a flight from...

Enugu Crashes External Debt By $39.8m

09.12.2024

Enugu State under the leadership of Dr. Peter Mbah, reduced its debt by $39.8 million, the highest by new state governors between June 2023 and June 2024, StatiSense said at the weekend. It cited data published by the Debt Management Office. A post on StatiSense X handle entitled: ‘2023 New Governors and Their External Debt...

Respite As Isolo LCDA Chair Moves To Reconstruct Emzor Way

09.12.2024

The Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Olasoju Adebayo, has taken a major step in his promise of reconstructing the dilapidated Emzor Way, Off Oshodi-Apapa Express Way. Speaking during a recent meeting with top management staff members of corporate organizations situated on the corridor, Olasoju said he needs the cooperation...

N16bn: We’ve No Power To Sell Govt’s Property –Surveyor-General

09.12.2024

Surveyor General of the Federation, Abudulganiyu Adebomehin, has debunked accusations of selling government lands worth over N16 billion, insisting that his office has no such powers and would not indulge in such acts of impunity. Adebomehin was alleged to have sold some parcels of land belonging to the Federal Government in Lagos and some other...

Designate Single Agency To Oversee Finances In Public Varsities, Registrar Tells FG

09.12.2024

The Registrar of the University of Ilorin, Mansur Adeleke Alfanla, has appealed to the Federal Government to designate an agency that would be saddled with the responsibility of oversighting the finances of public-owned universities in the country. He explained that having different government establishments to perform such function is retrogressive and could cause inconsistencies in...

AfCFTA: Nigeria Consolidates Leadership With N7.10trn Exports

09.12.2024

As the African continent consolidates on the regional trade pact, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, Nigeria has shown leadership as exports within the region rose by 23.36 per cent or N1.34 trillion to N7.10 trillion in the first nine months of this year. Findings by New Telegraph revealed that N5.75 trillion was recorded...

Failed Projects: Lawmaker Urges Stakeholders To Utilise Opportunities In Nigeria

09.12.2024

The senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, has urged global stakeholders not to lament over Nigeria’s 11,866 abandoned mega projects. Speaking at the 2024 Oxford Major Programme Management Conference, Ibrahim encouraged them to view this situation as a significant opportunity for sustainable development. He noted that had these mega projects been successful, Nigeria...

Workers Honour Eno For Developing Aviation Sector

09.12.2024

Airport workers in Akwa Ibom State yesterday gathered at the Victor Attah International Airport to celebrate the International Civil Aviation Day. They also honoured Governor Umo Eno for his contribution to the advancement of the aviation sector. The ceremony, which featured fitness walk and vibrant dance performances, highlighted the state government’s achievements in the aviation...

Group Condemns Okuama Leader’s Death In Army Detention, Demands Probe

09.12.2024

The Urhobo Media Practitioners and Advocacy Group has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Pa James Oghoroko, the President-General of Okuama town in Ewu Kingdom, Ughelli South LGA of Delta State. Pa Oghoroko reportedly died in military detention on Wednesday “following torture and alleged inhumane treatment”. The sad news of his death was...

Bauchi Gov Seeks Key Roles For Traditional, Religious Leaders In Governance

09.12.2024

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has advocated official roles for traditional and religious leaders in the country. This is as the governor called for the formal inclusion of traditional and religious leaders in the country’s governance structure. This, he believes, would go a long way in bolstering the government efforts to change people’s attitudes and...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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