A non governmental organisation that collaborates with people and ensures they track capital projects, Tracka has raised the alarm over the deplorable healthcare facilities in Osun communities. It noted that during a recent field visit to Ilemowu community, Olaoluwa local government area, it observed that their primary healthcare centre was in ruins. It noted: “The facility has been completely neglected for over five years, despite repeated complaints from residents to the Local Government authorities and the Osun State Hospital Management Board. “Community members confirmed that several letters have been written over the years, yet no action has been taken.…
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Monday said it has successfully attained two internationally recognised certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System). The certifications were awarded by MSECB, Canada, following a comprehensive and independent audit of FAAN’s systems and operations. A statement by Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Henry Agbebire, said the achievement confirms that FAAN’s operational processes meet global standards for quality management, environmental responsibility, and continual improvement. He noted that the certification underscores the Authority’s commitment to delivering efficient, safe, and customer-focused airport services, while promoting sustainable environmental practices…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Monday cautioned motorists nationwide to exercise heightened caution following prevailing hazy weather conditions currently being experienced across several parts of the country, resulting in poor visibility and reduced clarity on major highways. The Corps noted that the current dust haze, occasioned largely by seasonal atmospheric conditions, poses significant risks to road users, particularly drivers whose vision may be impaired while driving. It added that reduced visibility under such conditions increases the likelihood of road traffic crashes if adequate caution is not observed. Reacting to the development, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, emphasised the…
Two things made Nigeria’s attendance at this year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit (ADSW 2026) very remarkable. One, it showed how the sequence of actions by the Nigeria’s leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, undergirded his determination to pave a promising future for the country’s energy transition agenda. Secondly, the fact of the President’s consistent attendance, which made it easy for him to attract the hosting of Investopia 2026 to Nigeria, and the unveiling of Nigeria’s Carbon Market Framework, combined to make the country the cynosure of all delegations at the seven days event. The Investopia, which is expected to…
Barring any last minute change, members of the opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have scheduled to meet on Tuesday to deliberate on pressing national and legislative issues, with emphasis on fiscal governance, legislative oversight and the performance of the minority leadership in the House. The caucus said the meeting which would start by 8:00pm on Tuesday night would also weigh a demand for accountability in the finance sector, including a possible call for the removal of the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Shaakaa Chira. The opposition lawmakers also raised…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that Nigerian athletes preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, will undergo an intensive four-week residential training camp as part of efforts to ensure optimal performance at the Games. The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 2, would feature 10 sports. The Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade disclosed that the Commission has secured a training base in Aberdeen, Scotland, a move designed to enhance coordination, reduce travel fatigue, and eliminate last-minute logistical challenges. Olopade in a statement issued Sunday by…
The House of Representatives has declared that the ad-hoc committee on altered tax law constituted by the Minority Caucus of the House lacked institutional recognition. It added that no political caucus, whether majority or minority, possesses the procedural authority to establish a committee that carries the status of a parliamentary body. The Green Chamber said it considered the action attributed to the minority caucus to be procedurally improper, inconsistent with parliamentary norms, liable to set an unwholesome precedent, and to create unnecessary public confusion, particularly since the matter has already been addressed through established parliamentary mechanisms. TheHintsNews reports that…
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have continued their relentless and determined offensive against terrorist elements within Sububu Forest neutralising several terrorists. Its Media Information Officer, Capt. David Adewusi in a statement issued Sunday said troops of Sector 2, 8 Division, while advancing into identified terrorist hideouts engaged hostile elements in Indulumu and Ruduno villages, decisively neutralised several terrorists during fierce encounters. He noted that in the course of the operations, the gallant troops recovered 2 x AK-47 rifles, one magazine loaded with 28 rounds of ammunition, and a pair of woodland camouflage uniforms, while two motorcycles used by the terrorists…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Friday in Abuja, received in audience, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo who paid him a visit to advance discussions on the immediate activation of indigenous airline for Edo State. Okpebholo, who was accompanied by key members of his cabinet, stressed the urgency of establishing a homegrown airline to operate from Benin Airport, describing aviation as a critical driver for Edo State’s economic revival, investment inflow and job creation. According to the Governor, The State Government is already exploring several partnership options, including engagements with South African investors who…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Friday formally signed the concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. This marked a major milestone in the federal government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure through strategic public-private partnerships. The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry in Abuja, where the minister received a combined delegation of Enugu State Government officials and representatives of Aero Alliance, the concessionaire. Keyamo explained that the concession of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, was part of the federal government’s broader aviation sector reform agenda aimed at attracting private investment, improving infrastructure,…