BREAKING: FG grounds Dana Air operations after Lagos airport incident

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo has suspended Dana Airline operations due to concerns surrounding the safety and financial viability of their operations. One of the airline’s craft with registration number 5N BKI skidded off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning.

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Dangote Food Intervention Impactful In Nasarawa, Adamawa, Others

  Dangote Food Intervention Impactful In Nasarawa, Adamawa, Others     By:Femi  Mustapha     The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has received a torrent of accolades as it continues to distribute bags of rice to poor and vulnerable Nigerians in Nasarawa and Adamawa States.     The Emir of Tunga in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim Shaibu, said: “The Aliko Dangote Foundation is not only a gift…

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CDS commiserates with Kenya over death of defence chief

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commiserated with the Government and people of Kenya over the death of the country’s Chief of the Defence Forces, Gen. Francis Ogolla. The Kenyan Defence Chief and nine other senior military officers were killed in a helicopter crash on Thursday in a remote area of Maramwet County, within the country. The CDS condolence message was…

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KADCHMA Lauds Hon. Bello El-Rufai Over Sponsorship of 200 Heath insurance Beneficiaries in Kaduna

KADCHMA Lauds Hon. Bello El-Rufai Over Sponsorship of 200 Heath insurance Beneficiaries in Kaduna   Edirin Robinson, Kaduna   The Director General of the Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA,) Mallam Abubakar Hassan, has applauded Hon. Bello El-Rufai for sponsoring 200 elderly persons as beneficiaries of the Health Insurance Scheme (HIS,) in Kaduna State.   The D.G.…

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Plateau Crisis: Brave-IT Calls For Calm In Plateau State To Promote Peace

A group under the aegis of BRAVE-IT has expressed deep concern over the escalating crisis in Plateau State, cautioning against the dangerous politicization that is needlessly inflaming tensions and jeopardizing the safety of the Nigerian troops. Director Corporate Communications and Strategy of the group, Lawrence Audu who made the indication in a statement titled ; “Building Resilience Against…

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President Tinubu Appointees From The North Must Take A Stand_ Matawalle

Consequent to my position on the recent attack on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR by a spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), it has come to my attention that Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed who once served as the Spokesperson of the group and currently a Special Adviser on Political Matters in the Presidency took to his page on it to express a different position. According to…

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Sack Wike now to restore good name of your administration - Arewa group Tells Tinubu 

Sack Wike now to restore good name of your administration – Arewa group Tells Tinubu By: Femi Mustapha The Arewa Network for Social Reform (ANSR), has urged President Bola Tinubu, to sack Minister of the FCT, Nyeasom Wike, as a matter of urgency to restore the good name of his (Tinubu) administration. The Deputy PRO of ANSR, Engr. Buba Sani Masanawa, stated this in a statement made available to…

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Eid-El-Fitr: FG Extends Public Holiday To Thursday

The Federal Government had earlier declared a two-day holiday for the festivities  – Tuesday and Wednesday – but the crescent moon was not sighted yesterday. On Sunday, it declared a two-day holiday – Tuesday and Wednesday – for the festivities. However, the crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, meaning the Eid celebration will take place on Wednesday. This prompted the…

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Eid-il-Fitr: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays

By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as Public Holidays to mark the Islamic festival, Eid-el-Fitr. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government congratulated the Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Permanent Secretary in the…

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Kogi Communities, Employees Bid Farewell to Dangote Cement Plant Director After 10 Years of Stellar Service

Kogi Communities, Employees Bid Farewell to Dangote Cement Plant Director After 10 Years of Stellar Service By: Femi Mustapha Community leaders, members and colleagues alike bid farewell to Mr JV Gungune, the Director of the Dangote Cement Plant in Obajana, Kogi State, after a decade of service. Mr Gungune, described as a mentor and consummate professional, leaves behind a legacy of dedication…

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Security Situation Has Approved Under President Tinubu - Says Badaru

By ZAKAA LAZARUS-Abuja. The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Muhammed Badaru Abubabar CON, mni, has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces in the fight against insecurity saying that Nigeria’s security situation has improved under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. The Minister said that Mr. President is doing his best in providing all necessary equipments and funding needed by the Nigerian Armed…

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Kaduna Branch of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria Elects New Exco

Kaduna Branch of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria Elects New Exco By: Femi Mustapha Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM)Kaduna State Branch has elected new Executives to drive the affairs of her institute. The election by CIPM members and delegated which is the apex regulatory body for Human Resource Practices in Nigeria established by Act 58 of…

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DSS Tasks Christians To Emulate Christ During Easter Celebration

By ZAKAA LAZARUS-Abuja. The Department of State Services, DSS, has called on Nigerians to draw lessons from the forbearance and humility of Jesus Christ and apply the same in their daily affairs. Director General, Management and Staff of the DSS, while felicitating with Christian faithful on the celebration of Easter, reminded them to use the event which illustrates sacrifice and forgiveness to…

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Military Declares Prof, 7 Others Wanted Over Killing Of 17 Army Personnel In Delta

…as troops kill 212 terriorists in one week. By ZAKAA LAZARUS-Abuja. The Military high command (DHQ) has declared eight persons wanted for allegedly killing 17 soldiers in Okuama Community of Delta State. Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General Edward Buba made this known during a bi-weekly update on military operations across the country on Thursday in Abuja. The 17 soldiers…

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4 Communities To Benefit From ANEEJ’s Livelihood Support Projects

4 Communities To Benefit From ANEEJ’s Livelihood Support Projects By: Femi Mustapha In a bid to tackle growing poverty in Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organisation, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ has said that four communities in Edo and Delta would benefit from its Livelihood support project from 2024/2025. Acting Executive Director of ANEEJ, Mr Leo Atakpu who…

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Lawmakers Vows To Partner CSOs On Bills, That Would Help Serve Kaduna People Better

Lawmakers Vows To Partner CSOs On Bills, That Would Help Serve Kaduna People Better   By: Femi Mustapha   Members of the Kaduna State House of  Assembly have promised to partner with Civil  Society  Organizations in respect of bills and motions that would help them serve the interest of the people better. The Chairman, House Committee Chairman on Information, NGOs and Development partners, Hon.…

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Approved 2024 Budget Will Ensure Effective Operation Of DHML _ Matawalle

  By ZAKAA LAZARUS-Abuja.   The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON, has disclosed that the budget 2024 of the Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML) will ensure effective operation in support of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The Minister stated this during the 34th meeting of the Board of Directors of the organization at Ship House. Addressing the…

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