The Director General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo has bagged an Honorary Fellowship of the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) for ensuring safety standards in the aviation industry. The Honorary Fellowship is conferred only on professionals who have prioritised safety in their carriers and workplace. Also, two staff of NCAA were also conferred with the Fellowship of the Institution. They include; Ini Udofia, Technical Assistant, and Dr. Iteke Ifeanyi, the General Manager, Air Operator Certification and Surveillance. The National Chairman of NISafetyE, Oluseun Faluyi conferred the Fellowships on behalf of the Institution at the NCAA Corporate…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) President Cup has reached its thrilling conclusion, with defending champions, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) FC to square up against Family Worship Champions FC (FWC FC) in the final match. The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled to take place at the FCT Sports Complex in Abuja, with both teams determined to emerge victorious. In the Match Day 6 semifinal clash EFCC FC edged out Galadima FC 1-0, while FWC FC defeated N-Youth Academy 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 stalemate in the second semi-final game. EFCC FC would be seeking to defend…
A former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar (rtd) has revealed that when they were in primary school that a soothsayer predicted former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida would rule the country. Abdulsalam disclosed this Thursday in Abuja during the unveiling of his book titled, “A Journey in Service” and the launching of his presidential library. He said both of them later rose to the rank of a general and also ruled the country. Also, former President Goodluck Jonathan described Babangida as one of the most charismatic leader in the country. He said Nigerians knew Babangida contributed…
A former Military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has revealed how former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida restored his rank and honour after he was accused of taking part in a coup he knew nothing about. Gowon disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the unveiling of Babangida’s autobiography titled, “A Journey in Service” and the launching of his presidential library. He also recalled when he visited the school to enlist Babangida, and 14 others into the army. Gowon noted: “And I learned that you are the one who made sure that Dimka either escaped rather…
A former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) has contributed to documenting history. Obasanjo disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while speaking at the unveiling of Babangida’s book titled, “A Journey in Service”. He said Babangida should expect good, bad, and ugly reactions to the book he has written. Obasanjo stated: “You have not only contributed to history, you have contributed documenting to history. “It is an important part of our nation building to keep accurate records. Please don’t be unduly worried about critics and put him down syndrome. “It may…
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has charged Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Basketball Team, D’Tigers, to put up a strong and committed performance at the final window of the Afrobasket Qualifiers in Libya. Through the support of the NSC, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) successfully facilitated the team’s arrival in Tripoli for the crucial qualifiers. Olopade said; “I am sure the NBBF and the coaching crew have selected a very strong and technically balanced squad for the country, blending both foreign-based and home-based players. “Basketball is one of our traditional sports as a country, and…
The Founder and Chairman of United Airlines, and the All Progressives Congress APC governorship aspirant, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo has said that only a coalition that transcends political parties can rescue Anambra State from Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Okonkwo made this assertion on Wednesday in Abuja when the Anambra Coalition for Progressive Change presented the governorship form they purchased for him. Okonkwo stated: “I would ordinarily say, I do not expect this, but knowing that I am not in this race alone, knowing that I still have a whole lot of an Anambrarian friends all that still believe in me, there are…
A former lawmaker and human rights activist, Senator Sheu Sani has said that while the war against banditry and terrorism is far from being over, a significant improvement has been recorded by the military. Sani in a post via his verified X handle on Wednesday noted that the last administration appointed Northerners to head all the security agencies in the country, but failed to deliver after hundreds of billions went down the drain. He said: “National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu has just handed over 59 victims of kidnapping who were rescued by our security agencies to the Kaduna State…
The Weightlifting Federation of Nigeria (NWF) has commenced grassroots development programme aimed at discovering and nurturing future champions for the sport. Consequently, the federation recently carried out a demonstration show in Abuja. The Demonstration which took place at the Lead British International School Gwarinpa, in the Federal Capital Territory, students being introduced to the game of weightlifting. Speaking shortly after the demonstration, President of NWF, Dr Abdul Ibrahim, said the essence of the demonstration which took place during the school’s inter-house competition, was to encourage the children to take to weightlifting sport as a career. Abdul noted that discovering the…
The House of Representatives has summoned the leadership of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to appear before its committee on Electoral Matters over delay in the conduct of by-elections for vacant seats in the National and State Assemblies. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion moved at the plenary on Tuesday by Hon. Jafaru Leko. Presenting the motion, the lawmaker said the electoral body was vested with the responsibility of conducting elections for the federal States, Federal Capital Territory and Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory. He added that Sections 47 and 90 of the…