The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum has said that governance in the country had deteriorated since 2015. This, he said, has made Nigerians paying the price for poor leadership recruitment, lack of preparation, and the absence of capacity building in the public service. Damagum who was represented by Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Ibrahim Abdullahi disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the launch of African Institute for Statecraft International (AISI). Speaking at the inaugural lecture of the AISI with the theme, “Reinventing Political Leadership and Democratic Governance”, Damagum pointed out that the Nigeria’s…
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Ethiopian Airlines has hinted of its plans to add three extra weekly flights to the daily flights already operating out of Abuja. The additional extra flights, the Airline noted will be in the evening while the daily flight stays at midday. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines, Mrs. Firiehiwot Mekonnen, stated: “To support this growing trend, Africa’s biggest airline, Ethiopian will be adding extra flights to Abuja from the 28th of October 2025.” Mekonnen said that passengers from Abuja will have increased options, noting: “The extra flights will offer immediate connection…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says in compliance with the provision of Section 72(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, Certificates of Return would be presented to the Senators-elect and House with Representatives-elect on Thursday and Friday. It specifically said that the certificate of return would for senators-elect Anambra South and Edo Central Senatorial Districts as well as the five members of House of Representatives-elect for Ovie North East and Ovie South West Federal Constituency of Edo State, Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State and Ibadan…
The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has warned that recent incidents of unruly passenger behavior in the aviation sector could damage public trust if not properly handled. Najomo stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during an emergency meeting of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) Tuesday in Abuja. The DGCA emphasised that the recent occurrences involving unruly passengers, if not well handled, could erode trust in the aviation sector. Najomo stressed the need to strengthen inter-agency coordination among regulatory bodies, security agencies, and law enforcement to ensure a safe and secure air…
Sting Operation At OOPL: Court Jails Three For Internet Fraud In Lagos The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday secured the conviction and sentence of three internet fraudsters before Justice D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting, Lagos. The convicts, Oyatokun Qudus, Adenekan AAyinde and Adisa Okikiade, were among the 93 suspected fraudsters arrested during a sting operation on Sunday at a hotel within the precincts of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State. They were arraigned on separate one-count charge bordering on impersonation, identity and internet fraud. They all pleaded “guilty” to the charges preferred against…
Following the dominant victory recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in last Saturday’s by-election, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda has said that the ruling party will replicate the by-election victory in the 2027 elections. Yilwatda stated this on Monday in Abuja when APC Press Corps paid him a condolence visit for the demise of his mother. He stressed that the ruling party was learning from the criticism of the opposition. The chairman noted that the party defeated the opposition leaders in the by-election. Yilwatda said the APC is not just a…
The Imo State Government has banned graduation parties for graduation ceremonies and parties for Kindergarten, Nursery, and Junior Secondary School (JSS3) students in a bid to ease financial pressure on parents and focus attention on academics. It also warned Proprietors to desist from frequent textbook changes in private and faith-based schools, describing the practice as a financial burden on families. To this end, the state government directed that approved textbooks be used for at least four years, allowing siblings to share them across sessions. Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, announced the policy in a memo dated August 15,…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the Nigeria government’s commitment to producing world-class transportation students to address the dearth of human capacity in the transportation industry with a deep focus on Nigeria’s rejuvenated railway system. The President gave the assurance at the second matriculation ceremony of the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, 2024/2025 academic session. Tinubu noted that while the institution would address the dire need for a transport focused education, training, and research-based, it will also produce Nigerian experts that would utilise policy, law and industry practice to make the transport sector the pride of Nigerian economy. He stated…
As the nation holds by-elections in 12 states of the federation, the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has expressed mixed feeling over the low voter turn-out of the elections and the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Executive Director of the KDI, Mr. Bukola Idowu, at a media briefing to present the preliminary statement on the conduct of the election, on Saturday in Abuja, said that the low voters’ turnout was a concern, especially that there were series of agitations to get the elections conducted. He said that apart from low voters’ turnout, the rampant vote trading and pockets…
Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN) has expressed worry over the recent computer-based interview exercise conducted by the Emeka Ezeh led Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission for the appointment of Directors. Reports and testimonies indicate that the entire exercise was marred by serious irregularities, technical failures, and a lack of due process. The Chairman and Chief Executive of the group, Comrade Michael Briggs in a statement issued Sunday Abuja alleged that candidates that sat for the interview were subjected to malfunctioning computer systems, frequent network breakdowns, and faulty platforms that significantly hindered their performance. He added that this…