Aviation

FAAN Suspends Airport Taxi Services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja_Ada Nkong

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria says the airport car hire service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been suspended with immediate effect. A statement signed by Mr Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua director public affairs says this is as a result of the unresolved factional dispute amongst the car hire operators which has been affecting airport… Continue reading FAAN Suspends Airport Taxi Services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Governorship Election Tribunal: INEC Rejects Own Documents in Nasarawa_David Okpashi

**** as PDP tenders witnesses evidence Governorship election tribunal sitting in Lafia, the Nasarawa State Capital Wednesday admitted in evidence documents brought before it at the resumed hearing in the State by the petitioners witnesses. This is even as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC rejected its documents tendered by the petitioners witnesses. The tribunal,… Continue reading Governorship Election Tribunal: INEC Rejects Own Documents in Nasarawa_David Okpashi

CAMPAIGNS

NLC Protest: Nigerians are Dying, Reconsider Your Action to Reduce Citizens Hardship Nasarawa NLC Tells FG_David Okpashi

****urges Nasarawa govt. to pressure FG to reduce Nigerians hardship Organized Labour in Nasarawa State Wednesday called on the Federal government to reconsider it's action and find a sustainable means of cushion the effect of the subsidy removal and other hardships being faced by the citizens Speaking during a peaceful protest in Lafia, NLC Chairman,… Continue reading NLC Protest: Nigerians are Dying, Reconsider Your Action to Reduce Citizens Hardship Nasarawa NLC Tells FG_David Okpashi

HEALTH

Lagos Hospital Elevator Crash: Nigerians Lament Death of Dr Diaso Vwaere_Ada Nkong

Reactions have continued to trail the death of a medical house officer at the Lagos state general hospital,Dr Diaso Vwaere who died in an elevator crash accident. According to a statement by the Nigerian medical association secretary,Lagos state branch,Dr Ismail Ajibowo the late doctor was trapped in the elevator for over 40 mins before she… Continue reading Lagos Hospital Elevator Crash: Nigerians Lament Death of Dr Diaso Vwaere_Ada Nkong

CAMPAIGNS

NLC Protesters Break NASS Gate, Enter Assembly Complex_Ada Nkong

Workers across Nigeria on Wednesday entered the streets to protest what they call ''anti-masses policies'' of the Tinubu-led government. Part of their complaints are the hardship faced by the people due to the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu. Although, Tinubu has shared his plans to alleviate the hardship, the Labour Unions say it… Continue reading NLC Protesters Break NASS Gate, Enter Assembly Complex_Ada Nkong

Aviation

NSIB Commences Investigation Into Lagos Chopper Incident _Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has been notified and has commenced investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430, a light single airplane with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-CCQ operated by Air First Hospitality & Tours, which occurred around a little after 1500hrs local time on August 1, 2023. A statement signed… Continue reading NSIB Commences Investigation Into Lagos Chopper Incident _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Full Text President Bola Tinubu’s Address to Nigerians_Ada Nkong

FULL TEXT OF PRESIDENT TINUBU'S BROADCAST My fellow citizens,I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by dwelling on… Continue reading Full Text President Bola Tinubu’s Address to Nigerians_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Commissioners Nomination: Conspiracy Against Govt not Necessary for Growth in Nasarawa — Gov. Sule _David Okpashi

**** warns against fanning embers of disunity Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State Monday cautioned residents against conspiracy over the nomination of Commissioners and other appointments in the state. The warning is coming on the heels of perceived discords among citizens over commissioners nomination and other appointments Sule who described actions of… Continue reading Commissioners Nomination: Conspiracy Against Govt not Necessary for Growth in Nasarawa — Gov. Sule _David Okpashi

HEALTH

Presidential Adviser on Health Lends Supports to SSB tax Explains Benefits to Nigerians_Ada Nkong

More than fifteen leading Nigerian health organisations including the Nigeria Cancer Society, Diabetes Association of Nigeria, Nigeria Medical Association, Nutrition Society of Nigeria under the umbrella of the National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR), today demanded immediate actions by the Nigerian government to further increase the sugar-sweetened beverage tax (SSB tax) and direct all revenue… Continue reading Presidential Adviser on Health Lends Supports to SSB tax Explains Benefits to Nigerians_Ada Nkong