Aviation

ATACA Chairman Joins Panelists at Second Aviation Conference _Ada Nkong

As stakeholders converge on Abuja next week to strategize to move Nigeria's aviation sector forward,the Chairman Abuja Transport & Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), and publisher NewsdotAfrica Mr. Oru Leonard, has been nominated among the panelists to feature at the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria 2nd Edition of it's National Conference scheduled to hold on Monday… Continue reading ATACA Chairman Joins Panelists at Second Aviation Conference _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Governorship election petition: Group calls for neutrality among tribunal members in Nasarawa_David Okpashi

****Kick against government hosting judges in it's facility AS the governorship election tribunal commenced seating in Nasarawa state, a group under the umbrella of 'Coalition for justice' has called on the tribunal members to show neutral in it's assignment in the state devoid of government patronage. The group who stated this in Lafia Tuesday during… Continue reading Governorship election petition: Group calls for neutrality among tribunal members in Nasarawa_David Okpashi

Aviation

Second National Aviation Conference: FAAN Spearheads Discussion on Sustainability of Aviation Industry in Nigeria _Ada Nkong

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria is set to play host to all stakeholders and investors, at the second edition of the FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC2) A statement by Faithful A. Hope-Ivbaze (Mrs.)Ag General Manager, Corporate Affairs says the theme of this edition, which will be holding at the International Conference Centre, Abuja from… Continue reading Second National Aviation Conference: FAAN Spearheads Discussion on Sustainability of Aviation Industry in Nigeria _Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Tit-for-Tat: China Expels Canadian Diplomat _Ada Nkong

China has expelled Canada's consul in Shanghai in retaliation for Ottawa sending home a Chinese diplomat accused of trying to intimidate a Canadian MP. On Monday, Canada declared China's diplomat Zhao Wei "persona non grata" and ordered her to leave the country. In response, China on Tuesday ordered the removal of Jennifer Lynn Lalonde, Canada's… Continue reading Tit-for-Tat: China Expels Canadian Diplomat _Ada Nkong

OPINION

IS THE BIG GIANT CHINA NOW AWAKE IN GLOBAL DIPLOMACY ? _Godknows Igali

One of the greatest military generals in human history, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) once asserted that “China is a sleeping giant. If he wakes, he will shake the world”. Rising from its seeming slumber from the erstwhile dominance of the world under the Mongol and Ming empires for 400 years, China gradually became vocal and obtuse… Continue reading IS THE BIG GIANT CHINA NOW AWAKE IN GLOBAL DIPLOMACY ? _Godknows Igali

POLITICS

Sir Amadu Bello Lecture: Buhari Urges Incoming Administration to Improve on Electoral System, Political Stability_Dave Okpashi

****calls for Good governance, accountability, justice to make Nigeria stronger, prosperous Ahead of the May 29th inauguration, President Muhammadu Buhari has said has called on the nation's political leaders and other stakeholders to focus on good governance, accountability, justice and shun corruption to make Nigeria more stronger and prosperous. This is even as he has… Continue reading Sir Amadu Bello Lecture: Buhari Urges Incoming Administration to Improve on Electoral System, Political Stability_Dave Okpashi

EDUCATION

PTA Laments as Again, NOWA Shuts Students Out Over Controversial Increment_Ayawari Brown

Parents Sunday registered their displeasure as some students were again, denied entry into NOWA school Karshi Abuja over non payment of a controversial increment in fees. According to the parents, the school had earlier increased the fees by twenty thousand naira in the same session before sending another message two days to resumption informing them… Continue reading PTA Laments as Again, NOWA Shuts Students Out Over Controversial Increment_Ayawari Brown

Aviation

Max Air Tyre Burst Incident: NCAA Reopens Abuja Runway _Ada Nkong

Following an incident that occured at Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport Abuja when a Max Air plane had a burst Tyre on the runway leading to the shut down of Abuja airport for safety reasons, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has reopened the runway for normal flight operations. A statement by Captain Nuhu Musa , director… Continue reading Max Air Tyre Burst Incident: NCAA Reopens Abuja Runway _Ada Nkong

TRAVELS

Evacuation of Nigerians From Sudan at Egypt Border Completed-FG _Ada Nkong

The Fourth batch of 410 stranded Nigerians, evacuated from the conflict-ridden Sudan, has arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The evacuees arrived at the Pilgrims Terminal of the airport at exactly 10:45 a.m, on board a Max Airline from Egypt. More Nigerians, on board an Azman and Tarco Airline, are expected back into… Continue reading Evacuation of Nigerians From Sudan at Egypt Border Completed-FG _Ada Nkong