Aviation

(Photos)Rivers Helicopter Crash: NSIB Recovers Black Box, to Begin Investigation in Abuja

By Ada Nkong The federal government says the black box for the I'll fated helicopter that crashed on the 24th of October after departing PortHarcout for an NNPC facility in Nniong Annam has been recovered The Minister of aviation and aerospace development Festus Keyamo who briefed pressmen alongside the DG NSIB, Alex Badeh Jr, the… Continue reading (Photos)Rivers Helicopter Crash: NSIB Recovers Black Box, to Begin Investigation in Abuja

INFRASTUCTURE

IRECE 2024: Stakeholders Brainstorm on Ending Building Collapse

By Comfort Ntaji The need  to forge new partnerships as well as embrace innovative ideas has been emphasized..The Chairman International Real Estate Conference and Exhibition Mr Franklin Ajayi made the call during his opening remarks at the 2024 IRECE holding at the ICC Exhibition pavilion in Abuja. Mr Ajayi who appreciated all who made the… Continue reading IRECE 2024: Stakeholders Brainstorm on Ending Building Collapse

Aviation

NCAA Prohibits Pilots Multiple Airline Operation,Says Flight Simulator Training Operator Specific

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has prohibited pilots from flight operations for multiple airlines In a Circular signed by the Acting DG NCAA Capt. Chris Najomo, the agency warned that henceforth, such action would be viewed as a violation and attract sanctions See full  circular below: Subjeci: PROHIBITION OF AD-HOC FLIGHT OPERATIONS… Continue reading NCAA Prohibits Pilots Multiple Airline Operation,Says Flight Simulator Training Operator Specific

Diplomatic relations

NiDCOM Chairman Jubilates as More Nigerians Win Election Abroad

By Ada Nkong Four more Nigerians have won elections into various elective positions, a United States-born Nigerian, Dr Oye Owolewa, District of Columbia, Chiaka Barry, Ginninderra District, Australia, Segun Adeyina, Georgia, USA and Yemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs, USA. In a congratulatory message to them,NIDCOM Chairman/ CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa hailed their victory at the polls.… Continue reading NiDCOM Chairman Jubilates as More Nigerians Win Election Abroad

DISASTER

Helicopter Crash – NIMASA to Share Information With IMO.

By Ada Nkong -Effective Inter Agency collaboration key to Black Box recovery.—Mobereola. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA will share details of her findings from the helicopter crash into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, with the International Maritime Organization, IMO. This was just as the Flight Data Recorder FDR and Cockpit Voice… Continue reading Helicopter Crash – NIMASA to Share Information With IMO.

Governance

Tinubu Grants More Powers to Ministers of  State on Oversight  Functions of Agencies Under Them

By Ada Nkong President Tinubu has granted full oversight responsibilities to Ministers of State over agencies under them amongst whom are Minister of State for Defence Dr. Matawalle, Water Resources and Sanitation, Minister of State for Agriculture and others will henceforth enjoy full oversight responsibilities over such agencies. President Bola Tinubu at FEC Meeting has… Continue reading Tinubu Grants More Powers to Ministers of  State on Oversight  Functions of Agencies Under Them

POLITICS

Calls for Wike’s Sack Misguided-CRP Administration is no Child’s Play  CRP tells Adeyanju, VDM

By Ada Nkong …insists Wike is not a law breaker, rather he adheres to the rule of law Foloowing calls for the removal of hardworking FCT minister , Nyesom Wike , a grassroot based movement, Concerned Rivers People, CRP has reacted , declaring that Deji Adeyanju and Martins Oritse, popularly known as Very Dark Man should… Continue reading Calls for Wike’s Sack Misguided-CRP Administration is no Child’s Play  CRP tells Adeyanju, VDM

Judiciary

Just In :Court Affirms Electoral Eligibility Status of Edo Governor-Elect

……quashes summons and proceedings at lower court for lack of jurisdiction By Efosa Osagie An Abuja High Court  Friday, squashed a criminal summon issued on Sept. 12 by  a magistrates’ court against Sen. Monday Okpebholo over alleged certificate forgery.Justice Charles Agbaza, in a judgment , also voided the entire proceedings before Magistrate Abubakar Mukhtar of… Continue reading Just In :Court Affirms Electoral Eligibility Status of Edo Governor-Elect

APPOINTMENTS

Gov. Bassey Otu Appoints Dr. David Ushie Technical Advisor Universal Health Coverage

By Ada Nkong The governor of Cross River State Prince Bassey Otu ,appointed Dr David Ushie Technical Advisor to the committee on universal health coverage . In a letter made available to our correspondent, Gov. Otu said the appointment gives him powers to facilitate the committee's oversight functions. He is also by his mandate expected… Continue reading Gov. Bassey Otu Appoints Dr. David Ushie Technical Advisor Universal Health Coverage