By Ejike Abana The Anambra State Government has announced the appointment of United States-based infectious disease specialist, Prof. Chinelo Ngozi Animalu, as the Special Assistant to the Governor on State HIV Diaspora Coordination and Development.The appointment, made by the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, pinpoints the present administration’s strategic focus on…
By Cosmas Okereafor The fourty six kidnapped pupils and their teachers from Orire Primary schools in Ibadan, Oyo state have been freed by their abductors, nearly two months after the incident took place.Aside one of the teacher who was beheaded in the early days of this dastardly incident, other victims were all rescued alive.It is…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released the preliminary report on its ongoing investigation into the serious incident involving a Bombardier Challenger 601-3A aircraft with nationality and registration marks N989BC, operated by VMO Aero Limited.The occurrence took place on 10 June 2026 during an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight from Murtala…
By Cosmas Okereafor West Africa’s largest airline and Nigeria’s premier carrier, Air Peace, has successfully completed the fourth phase of its humanitarian evacuation operation from South Africa, safely bringing home another 284 Nigerian nationals in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria.The latest evacuation flight, operated with the airline’s Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft, underscores Air…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded its strategic engagement with the world’s leading aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) as the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), today led a delegation of Nigerian airline operators on a working visit to Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre…
By Cosmas Okereafor Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) have given the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) fourteen days to remit all collected 5% Tickets Sales Charge money to Aviation agencies in the country or face industrial unrestIn a statement by Frances AkinjoleGeneral Secretary…
By Femi Anamelechi The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to every initiative aimed at preventing illicit drug use, dismantling trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting the wellbeing of all Nigerians.The assurance was given by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume at the opening ceremony of…
Over the years, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has maintained a safe and stable air navigation environment. The agency under the leadership of it’s Managing Director/Chief Executive, Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar entered 2026 with the enormous responsibility of sustaining safe, efficient and reliable air navigation services amid rising aircraft movements, aging infrastructure, funding constraints…
Half of this year, 2026 in so many ways is seen to have recorded remarkable improvement in the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN),.The authority from the much we know has intensified efforts in many areas of its statutory functions especially in modernising the airport infrastructure, beefing of operational standards and in all, improvement of…
By Femi Anamelechi Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has joined family, friends, and associates to commemorate the 80th birthday of former Chief Judge of the state, Justice Paul Obidigwe. During the event held in Onitsha, the Governor paid tribute to the legal expert’s legacy of service and dedication.”On behalf of the government…
