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The Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA) has elected new executives to steer the association from 2025 to 2027. The keenly contested election took place in Abuja on February 12, 2025, following the expiration of the previous leadership’s tenure. Ejike Ejike emerged as the new chairman after securing an…
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja has entered into a strategic partnership with ATOM Aviation Training Services, a renowned aviation training institution based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 12, 2024. The…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has strengthened its commitment to supporting farmers and agrarian communities through strategic partnerships with universities and higher institutions. The agency’s Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Charles Anosike, highlighted this initiative during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taraba State University…
The Zamfara State Government has identified 2,363 ghost workers following a recently concluded verification of civil and public servants in the state. According to a statement from Governor Dauda Lawal’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the verification exercise also revealed 220 minors fraudulently receiving monthly salaries as civil servants. The exercise…
The Federal Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct against a teacher, Mr. Jatto, at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Benin City. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, the school’s principal has been summoned to…
On the outskirts of Kenya’s capital, thousands of workers rely on one crucial trade agreement: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This 25-year-old U.S. law grants duty-free access to African-made goods, primarily clothing, fueling an industry that supports hundreds of thousands of livelihoods. But AGOA is set to expire…
The House of Representatives has officially designated February 13 as Murtala Muhammed Day in honor of the late Nigerian leader’s contributions to national unity and democracy. Announcing the decision, Speaker of the House, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, emphasized that the recognition was a tribute to General Muhammed’s patriotic and democratic role…
Renowned Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has sparked a social media frenzy after a viral video captured his surprise proposal to Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru. The video, which surfaced on Thursday, shows the legendary singer and the politician dancing closely while surrounded by friends. Moments…
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, to appear before it next Tuesday. The summons follows a petition accusing top Customs officials of refusing to retire despite reaching their mandatory service years. Committee Chairman Mike Etaba…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has reiterated its dedication to cancer prevention and care, with a strong focus on equitable healthcare access. Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, the Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat, highlighted this commitment in a statement marking the 2025 World Cancer Day. She emphasized…
