AIR Peace Ltd. has secured its sixth consecutive International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certification, setting the pace for aviation safety in Africa. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Ejike Ndiulo, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Ndiulo said that the milestone underscored the …
Read More »Nigeria Customs Exceeds 2024 Revenue Target by 20.2 %
THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has exceeded its 2024 revenue target of ₦5.1 trillion by 20.2 per cent. The Comptroller-General (C-G) of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Adeniyi said that NCS recorded a total revenue of ₦6.1 trillion in 2024, surpassing …
Read More »Iran, Russia to Strengthen Stronger Anti-western Coalition, says lawmaker
IRAN and Russia could serve as a model to inspire other countries to form a stronger coalition against Western powers. Deputy Head of Iran’s parliamentary economic commission, Jafar Qaderi told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. “This alliance could also encourage other nations under U.S. sanctions to contribute to building a more …
Read More »Gov. Makinde Swears-in 48 Permanent Secretaries
GOV. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, on Monday, inaugurated 48 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state civil/public service. Speaking during the ceremony held at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, Makinde charged the permanent secretaries to discharge their duties effectively and contribute their quota to …
Read More »Gov Otti Approves Upward Review of Abia Traditional Rulers’ Salaries
The Abia Government has approved the monthly payment of stipends ranging from N250,000 to N350,000 to traditional rulers in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, made this known on Monday during a press briefing on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia. Kanu also …
Read More »Court Arraigns 2 Men Over Alleged Theft Of Cell Phone Worth N120,000
TWO men, Abdullateef Olasunkanmi and Sunday Morice, were on Tuesday arraigned before an Ota Magistrates’ Court, Ogun, over alleged theft of a cell phone worth N120,000. Olasunkanmi, 18, and Morice, 28, whose addresses were not provided, are being charged with stealing, assault, malicious damage and breach of peace. The Prosecutor, …
Read More »Delayed NELFUND Disbursement: UNICAL To Reimburse Students
THE University of Calabar (UniCal), says beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), for 2023/2024 session, who could not access the fund, will be given concession in the new session. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Calabar, by Prof. Tony Eyang, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) of …
Read More »Trump To Meet Putin Immediately After Assuming Office
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has said that both he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would like to meet as soon as he takes office. “And I know he (Putin) wants to meet, and I’m going to meet him very quickly. “I would have done it sooner ,but you have to …
Read More »AFCRD 2025: President Tinubu Tasks Military On Innovation, Adaptability
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has tasked the Armed Forces of Nigeria to embrace innovation and adaptability in addressing the security challenges confronting the nation. Tinubu gave the charge on Monday in Abuja, at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2025 Regimental and Award Night for Officers of the Armed Forces …
Read More »Woman Inflicts Razor Blade Wounds On 10-year-old Boy For Stealing N600
THE police command in Ogun says it has arrested Mrs Fatimah Odeale, who inflicted razor blade wounds on a 10-year-old boy, Olasunkanmi Oluwadamilare, for allegedly stealing N600. CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Monday. Odutola explained that a delegation from the National …
Read More »