The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal, Hassan Abubakar, has approved the redeployment of 98 officers following the recent change of guard in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). In a statement issued Tuesday, the Air force chief said prominent among the new appointees are Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), Commandants of Tri-Service Establishments, and NAF institutions. He said the newly reappointed senior officers comprised of 52 AVMs and 46 Air Commodores (Air Cdres), among whom are the former Commandant, Air Force War College (AWC), AVM Abraham Adole, now the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans (CDPP) at…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slated the National Caucus, National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings of the party for 10th and 11th of July, respectively. TheHintsNews reports that the ruling party is holding the NEC and caucusing meeting after a year it held the last meeting. Recall that the NEC had on April 20, 2022 transferred its powers to the Abdullahi Adamu-led National Working Committee (NWC) until July 2022 for 90 days. But, following the expiration of the three months, the party’s NWC refused to convene another the NEC meeting. It was based in this that the party’s National Vice…
President Bola Tinubu, says the struggling economy and simmering security challenges facing the country are not insurmountable. Tinubu in his Sallah message to Nigerians issued Tuesday said he was working day and night with his team fleshing out solutions. He enjoined Muslims to remember those who may not be as fortunate like them as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Tinubu noted that coming at the end of religious activities spanning the first ten days of the Islamic Month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims should show mercy and compassion to fellow humans. He noted, “Eid-el-Kabir is a festival of sacrifice and total obedience to…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has solicited for the support and partnership with the Republic of Korea in the area of digital skills training for young Nigerians. Shettima disclosed this Tuesday when he received a delegation from the Republic of Korea led by the Special Envoy to the President, H.E. Jang Sungmin, at the Presidential Villa. The vice president in a statement issued Tuesday by the Director Information, Office of the Vice President, Olusola Abiola, said the federal government plans to create one million jobs in the digital world. Shettima said: “Nigeria and Korea have a very robust bilateral relationship that…
After a week trip to Paris where he attended a summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and his private visit to London, President Bola Tinubu Tuesday arrived Lagos ahead of Wednesday’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Tinubu arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 05:05 pm. TheHintsNews reports that Tinubu had on Saturday canceled his planned return to Abuja. The Special Adviser to the president on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, had in a statement said, “Tinubu, who was initially scheduled to be back in Abuja on Saturday, will now proceed to London, United Kingdom, for a short…
The presidency has decried the level of devastation caused by the recent flooding of Trademore estate, Lugbe and other affected areas along the airport in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. TheHintsNews reports that the recent flooding of the estate led to the submerged of 116 houses in the estate. To this end, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has directed a comprehensive assessment of the recent flood in Abuja with a comprehensive plan of intervention. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary, Ecological Project Office, Malam Shehu Ibrahim said the assessment tour…
Things have been topsy turvy lately on the roadsides of West African nations where cheap contraband petrol from Nigeria has abruptly doubled in price, upending an informal sector that is central to the region’s economic activity. Since Nigeria scrapped a state fuel subsidy on May 31, black market fuel vendors and commercial drivers in Cameroon, Benin and Togo who were heavily reliant on petrol smuggled from Nigeria have seen their businesses collapse. With supplies dwindling, queues have been forming at official petrol stations, where fuel is now competitively priced. In Garoua, a town in northwest Cameroon about 60 km (37…
Juventus have completed the agreement to sign Timothy Weah on a permanent deal from Lille. Fabrizio Romano reported that the deal in place for €12 million fee between the two clubs. Juventus have agreed personal terms with the player, while a long term deal in place as Weah is ready for new chapter in Italy to follow his father’s footsteps. Weah will be in Italy this week in order to undergo medical tests and sign the contract on Thursday.
Tottenham are preparing to table an opening offer of £40m for Leicester playmaker James Maddison – but the Foxes want £60m for their 26-year-old England star. (Telegraph – subscription required) Napoli’s reported rejection of Paris St-Germain’s 100m euro (£86m) move for 24-year-old Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could spark an auction – with Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle poised to launch bids. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian) Bayern Munich could be at the front of the queue for 29-year-old Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, who is said to be keen on the move to Germany. (Sky Sport Germany) Newcastle…
Manchester United will listen to offers for up to 13 players this summer in the hope of raising as much as £100 million for new signings. Mail Sport can reveal what United will demand for stars like Jadon Sancho, Harry Maguire and Anthony Martial to give manager Erik ten Hag more spending power in the transfer market. Ten Hag’s budget has been cut to around £120m due to Financial Fair Play restrictions as he looks to sign a midfielder, a striker and a goalkeeper. It is one of the reasons why United are refusing to bow to Chelsea’s £65m demand…