By Christian ABURIME Awka- 6th November, 2026 The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially launched its nationwide election campaign with a high-profile flag-off ceremony at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, unveiling over 253 standard-bearers across the federation and adopting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its official presidential flagbearer.During the event, the National Leader…
By Femi Anamelechi The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, have declared their full support for the ongoing national campaign against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.The two leaders spoke on Wednesday 4th November 2026, when the Chairman/Chief…
By Femi Anamelechi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that formalises existing cooperation between the two agencies into a structured strategic alliance against transnational drug trafficking networks operating along the Nigeria–Australia drug route.Speaking at the signing ceremony held at the NDLEA…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Chairman of Air Peace Limited, Dr Allen Onyema, has congratulated His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, mni, the Sultan of Sokoto, on the occasion of his 20th anniversary on the throne, describing his two decades of leadership as a remarkable testament to service, wisdom and commitment to national unity.Dr…
By Christian ABURIME, Awka. Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has declared that the grand political coalition formed across key parties in Anambra State represents a battle for the soul of Nigeria, Ndigbo, and Anambra State.Speaking during the inauguration of the presidential campaign structure at the International Convention Center (ICC), Awka, Governor Soludo who is Anambra…
From Marcel Duru, Owerri. Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, on Friday stormed Owerri for a Town Hall Meeting at an Event Centre, declaring that the market remains the engine of Imo State and promising to generate 10,000 megawatts of electricity if elected in 2027.Obi, who walked through Owerri market…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, led Nigeria’s delegation to a high-level bilateral meeting with the Russian Federation on the sidelines of the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Russia, as both countries move to strengthen aviation relations and expand cooperation in the air transport sector. This was…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Branch of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has pledged to promote industrial harmony, protect workers’ welfare and collaborate constructively with management to advance the agency’s operational effectiveness. This is just as the branch officially inaugurated its newly elected executive at NAMA…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), Dr. Wale Babalakin, SAN, has inspected the terminal at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, as preparations intensify for the commencement of regional flight operations. The visit follows the recent signing of the settlement agreement concerning the MMA2 concession, marking a significant milestone…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has described the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list on October 24, 2025, as a very important national achievement, and pledged to help ensure the gains are not reversed. The Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi MFR, represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General in…
