Enugu Air, the commercial airline owned by Enugu State, is poised to begin its official flight operations on Monday, July 7, 2025. The official launch event will be held at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, with the attendance of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, alongside other notable officials and stakeholders, as disclosed by the airline’s management. According to Dr. Obi Ozor, the Commissioner for Transportation in Enugu State, Enugu Air represents a cornerstone of Governor Peter Mbah’s strategic plan to modernize transportation infrastructure in the state. The airline is envisioned as a catalyst for positioning Enugu…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Five high-profile Manchester United players have formally requested transfers this summer, as revealed by football insider Fabrizio Romano. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia have all expressed their wish to leave the club. In response, Manchester United has delayed their return to pre-season training until later in July to allow negotiations and potential solutions to be explored. This move hints at a significant squad reshuffle under manager Rúben Amorim. Romano stated, “Marcus Rashford, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia, Jadon Sancho have all informed Manchester United they wish to leave. Man Utd have delayed their return date…
Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has taken a firm stance against the opposition coalition formed just 18 months after President Bola Tinubu’s administration began. Speaking at the inauguration of a key road project in Gwagwalada, Wike questioned the coalition’s legitimacy and urged its leaders to present evidence of their past performance in office. Wike pointed out the irony in the coalition’s complaints about national dissatisfaction despite ongoing government projects. “I saw one of the presidential aspirants from the coalition party so angry that the President and other top officials are commissioning projects,” he said. “Yet they…
At the commissioning of the Aguma Palace–Radio Nigeria–New Market Road in Gwagwalada, Vice President Kashim Shettima, acting on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, reiterated the administration’s commitment to both infrastructure development and restoring trust between the government and its citizens. Shettima declared that the era of empty promises is over, emphasizing that the government is delivering tangible projects that improve the lives of Nigerians while fostering confidence in governance. “What brings us together on this historic day is more than a road. It is a reminder that no community under this administration is too far to be seen and nobody…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has intensified efforts to engage secondary school principals in Ogun State in the fight against human trafficking. On Thursday, the agency’s Director General, Hajia Binta Bello, urged school leaders to prioritize anti-trafficking initiatives within their institutions. Human trafficking, Bello explained, ranks as the second most profitable transnational crime worldwide, trailing only drug trafficking, with an estimated annual revenue of $150 billion. Ogun State is particularly vulnerable, being classified as an endemic area for both internal and external trafficking. At a two-day training workshop held in Abeokuta, 50 principals, who…
In a significant development aimed at empowering Nigerian youths, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has called on young people to leverage the opportunities within the Information and Communication Technology sector to achieve self-sufficiency and future relevance. The governor made this statement during the inauguration of the ‘Window on America’ ICT project, a joint initiative by the American Consulate and GFA Technologies, located at the Ogun State Tech Hub in Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun described the new facility as a result of a strategic public-private partnership involving the Ogun State Government’s Bureau of Information Technology, GFA Technologies, and the US mission. He…
During a significant meeting with the Senate Committee on Constitution Amendment in Enugu on Thursday, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State made a strong case for the creation of an additional state in the South East geopolitical zone. His argument focused on bringing the region into parity with other areas of Nigeria, which currently have more states. Mbah also advocated for the establishment of state police forces, emphasizing their potential to improve security and foster a sense of belonging among citizens. “We have advocated fervently that there is need for states to create state police services, just as you have…
In an effort to tackle the rising challenges surrounding petrol pricing and supply in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, the Federal Government has scheduled a national stakeholder forum for July 23 and 24, 2025. The summit, organized by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), will convene industry operators, marketers, refiners, and government officials to discuss pricing standards, feedstock availability, and market stabilization strategies. Francis Ogaree, Executive Director of Hydrocarbon Processing Plants, Installation and Transportation Infrastructure at NMDPRA, confirmed the summit dates during the 24th Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week in Abuja. He underscored the importance of dialogue…
On Thursday, Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed intensified confrontations as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition blamed President Bola Tinubu for the nation’s hardships, prompting a sharp rebuttal from Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and mixed responses from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). During his regular media briefing in Abuja, Wike dismissed the ADC-led coalition as ineffective, asserting that only the PDP has the organizational strength to defeat Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. He further argued that Nigerians are not seriously considering the ADC as a viable alternative. The PDP’s National Working Committee, through spokesperson Debo Ologunagba, clarified that…
By Shie Aondoakaa The Tiv people of Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba States (a large number of whom are indigenes of Nasarawa and Taraba due to state partitioning that placed them outside Benue’s current boundaries) have long been known as a largely agrarian people who deeply value farming. Over the decades, they have produced enough yields to feed not just themselves but other parts of the country as well. Perhaps this explains why Benue earned the title “Food Basket of the Nation.” The Tiv are also renowned for their remarkable hospitality, warmly welcoming strangers and integrating them into their communities. The…