CAS hails acquisition of 70 aircraft

By Monday Ijeh The Chief of Air Staff  (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has commended Federal Government’s commitment towards enhancing the operational capacity of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Abubakar said so far, more than 70 new aircraft were acquired by the government to boost training and combat readiness ofContinue Reading

Reduce bushmeat consumption to protect West African lions – Wild Africa Fund

By Fabian Ekeruche Wild Africa Fund has called for the protection of Lions by reducing illegal bushmeat consumption and supporting better protection of their shrinking habitat. The organization also calls for championing anti-poaching measures. Mr Kelechukwu  Iruoma,  Wild Africa Fund Nigeria Representative, made the call in a statement on ThursdayContinue Reading

Senate constitutes standing committees

By Kingsley Okoye Senate President Godswill Akpiabio has announced the composition and leadership of standing committees. The announcement was made shortly after lawmakers recovened from their short break after confirmation of the ministerial nominees. in the late hours of Monday plenary. The standing committees has Senators Solomon Adeola, (APC -Ogun)Continue Reading

Niger: UN chief reiterates support for ECOWAS’ ongoing mediation efforts

By Cecilia Ologunagba UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underlined his support for ongoing mediation efforts by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) in the wake of the July 26  coup in Niger. UN Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq said this while answering questions from journalists onContinue Reading

WAEC releases 2023 WASSCE results

By Chinyere Nwachukwu The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 262,803 candidates who wrote the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Mr Patrick Areghan, the council’s Head of National Office (HNO), said this at a news conference to announce the release of the results.Continue Reading

Senate confirms 45 ministerial nominees

By Naomi Sharang The Senate has confirmed 45 ministerial nominees out of the 48 nominees forwarded to it by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation followed the consideration and approval of the nominees during Monday’s plenary. The nominees include Sen. Abubakar Kyari (Borno ); Abubakar Momoh (Edo), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Prof.Continue Reading