Italy confirms death of Ambassador to Congo, 2 others in ambush on UN convoy
The Italian Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed in an attack on a World Food Programme (WFP) convoy, a local governor said on Monday. “It is…
NAF plane crash: Death of officers, airmen in the line of duty would never be forgotten – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has described the crash of the Nigerian Air Force King 350 plane as an unfortunate national disaster. Magashi stated this in a…
NCAA Lifts Ban On Boeing 737 Max Aircraft
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the lifting of the ban on Boeing 737 Max Aircraft in the Nigerian Airspace, following the two accidents involving the Boeing 737…
Alleged Financial Misappropriation: Ex-Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah Arraigned
Former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah on Monday appeared at the Federal High Court, Abuja over alleged financial impropriety. The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is alleging that Oduah…
Guinea’s ebola vaccination postponed due to problems with delivery – WHO
Ebola vaccination in Guinea is being delayed as the plane carrying a batch of vaccine doses was unable to land, the Guinea branch of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said…
Imo gov’t, Okorocha impasse: Both parties have agreed to a truce – S/E govs
The South-East Governors Forum has waded into the impasse between the Imo government and the state’s former governor, Sen. Rochas Okorocha. Recall that a squabble ensued between both sides’ supporters…
Gov. Bello receives 53 abducted passengers
Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has received the 53 abducted passengers of the state-owned Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA). The governor received the abducted passengers at the Government House, Minna,…
FG to meet with govs on petrol, electricity prices
Federal Government will meet with state governors and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday to find a solution to the issue of right pricing for Premium Motor Spirit…
NAF releases names of officers killed in crash
The Nigeria Air Force on Sunday released the names of officers who died in the Beechcraft Kingair B350i plane crash. In a statement issued by the Air Force spokesman, Ibikunle…
We have secured release of over 1,000 captives without ransom – Matawalle
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State on Sunday said his government has secured the release of more than 1,000 people from their captors without paying a ransom. “We have also…