The House of Representatives has directed the Ministry of Aviation to conduct an audit of technical systems and projects to thoroughly review the current state of RADAR systems, radio communications, the Safe Tower project, and the Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) Automation project in the nation’s airports. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion moved on Tuesday by Hon. Jesse Onuakalusi. Moving the motion, the lawmaker sai the efficient functioning of Nigerian airports are crucial for national security, safety, and economic development. Onuakalusi added that recent incidents have raised concerns about the competence and accountability of personnel…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima Tuesday admitted that ongoing high corruption cases were testing the dedication of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Shettima, who was represented by his Special Adviser on general duties, Aliyu Modibbo disclosed this in Abuja at the policy round-table titled, “The Asiwaju Scorecard Series”, organised by APC Professionals Forum. He added that the solutions this administration has rolled out are designed to deal with the remnants of longstanding issues that have undermined the economy head-on, rather than opting for temporary fixes. Shettima said this was essential for the health and future of the nation, saying these decisions are to…
Coalition of Christian Politicians in Nigeria has said determination and strong opposition of a member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Among Jaji to the under-developments and insecurities in Zamfara State has made him a target of these retrogressive politicians. The coalition said it was highly disturbed about the manipulation and falsehood been peddled around by some political opponents and critics who are scared and intimidated by Jaji’s pedigree. Its National Coordinator, Gabriel Itodo, while addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja said it findings elements within and outside the All Progressives Congress…
A former National Vice Chairman North-west of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman has lamented that against every expectation that President Bola Tinubu would reignite the Lagos success story at national level, his government has created doubts about the prospect of resolving the country’s challenges. This, he said, was evident with incidences of policy missteps and reversals. Lukman in a statement issued Tuesday titled, “Illusive Politics: What is to be Done”, said the failure of APC and its leadership since the time of former President Muhammadu Buhari to meet the expectations of Nigerians by delivering on campaign promises…
Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army have on Monday neutralised seven terrorists in Kaduna. According to a statement by the army authority, the inargensta engaged the troops in a gun duel It said: ‘Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army deployed at a blocking position at Udawa carried out a fighting patrol along Udawa – Kurebe road on 19 May 2024. “During the aggressive patrol, troops made contact with insurgents and terrorist elements and engaged them with a heavy volume of fire leading to the annihilation of 5 terrorists /insurgent and violent extremists.” Items recovered during the encounter include one pump…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has lamented that inexperienced lawmakers representing the North-west region are not making an impact in the 10th House unlike in the 9th Assembly. Abbas in a statement issued Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Krishi said the National Assembly is an institution where the older you are in the system, the better you become. Speaking at the APC stakeholders’ meeting for the Northwest in Kaduna on Sunday urged the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje to ensure that…
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two parcels, containing Cocaine and Amphetamine concealed in steel bolts and shea butter. The NDLEA officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations (DOGI) attached to a courier firm in Lagos made the Wednesday 15th May, 2024. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a statement issued Sunday revealed that the cocaine weighing 587 grams, was concealed in eight steel bolt screws going to China, while the Amphetamine consignment packed in vape pens and hidden in shea butter was going to the United Kingdom. He added…
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has called on the federal government to initiate a process of restructuring the country without further delay. It added that the burden of leadership and development was too concentrated at the centre, saying true federalism was essential for the prosperity of the nation. The council made the call in a communique issued Sunday at the end of a one-day peace and security summit convened by the IYC with leaders of various youth bodies from different ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta held on May 17, 2023. The communique jointly signed by IYC National President,…
The China Civil Construction Company (CCECC) has handed over phase one of $50 million dollars worth Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina State to the Nigerian government. The Chairman of CCECC, Jason Zhang said the completion of the University marked a significant milestone in the realisation and dedication through deliverance of long-expected vision. He noted that the existence of the university would strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and the Republic of China. Zhang: “Federal University of Transportation, Daura is an investment by CCECC with the total amount of $50 million dollars as one of the ways in given back to…
Nigeria has cruised to the final round of the African qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals after a 6-0 defeat of Burkina Faso at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday evening. The victory earned Nigeria a 7-1 aggregate win. Flamingo striker, Harmony Chidi, who netted six of Nigeria’s dozen goals in the 12-0 annihilation of Central African Republic in the first round and also got the team’s goal in the 1-1 draw away in Bamako last week Saturday, came up big again with a hat-trick in front of delighted spectators in Nigeria’s administrative…