By Femi Anamelechi Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has taken the most definitive step yet toward executing the developmental blueprint of his second term by formally swearing in 18 newly confirmed commissioners. The high-profile ceremony, held at the Executive Council Chambers inside the Light House in Awka, marks the systematic assembly of “Team Solution 2.0.”The…
By Femi Anamelechi International partners including the European Union (EU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) have assured Nigeria of support in its determination to tackle the problem of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the next five years. The assurance was given…
By Cosmas Okereafor Shareholders of the country’s leading ground handling firm, the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (nahco aviance) have urged the management to bid for ownership and management of airport terminals following the planned privatisation of airport infrastructure by the federal government.The FG plans to privatize and concession Nigeria’s five major international airport terminals in…
From Marcel Duru Owerri A Medical Practitioner based in Abia State Dr Ahams Eze has condemned the Imo State governor Hope Uzodimma for allowing Traditional Medicine Practitioners from different Nationalities to take over Health Care Delivery in the State. Speaking at Somachi the Pavilion of Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Owerri-North Local Government Area of Imo…
By Femi Anamelechi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and various opioids concealed in walls of cartons used to package cloths and other items going to the United Kingdom and Australia.The two seizures were recorded at a courier company in Lagos on Friday 15th May 2026 during…
By Cosmas Okereafor Leading ground handling company in Nigeria, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (nahco aviance) has increased its total revenue by 22.93 per cent from N53. 54 billion in 2024 to N65. 82 billion in 2025. In same year, Profit Before Tax jumped by 29.83 per cent to N24. 28 billion in 2025 as against…
By Cosmas Okereafor The President of Aeronautical Information Management Association of Nigeria (AIMAN), Dr Ibrahim Audu says, significant milestones have been achieved toward strengthening the profession and aligning operational standards with global best practices.Demonstrating purposeful leadership, strategic engagement, and commitment to the advancement of Aeronautical Information Management in the past two years, Dr Audu, in…
Air Peace wishes to inform the flying public that its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service of 13 May 2026 experienced an operational disruption following enroute access issues involving the airspace authorities of an African country. As a result of the development and the need for immediate operational clarification with the relevant authorities, the aircraft safely returned…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has received the management team of Bayelsa State owned carrier, Pioneer Airlines following the successful issuance of the airline’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC).The delegation, led by the Group Managing Director of Pioneer Airlines, Capt. Okobaundu Henry Ungbuku, visited the Minister to…
By Femi Anamelechi Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) Lagos Free Trade Zone has generated an increased revenue of over N 253bn without the first quarter of 2926.The Zonal Coordinator in charge of Zone ‘A’, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Mohammed Babandede commended the Lagos Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) for the increased revenue generation..ACG Babadende disclosed this during…
