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Air Peace: 11 years of remarkable achievements, by Azuh Arinze
When Air Peace took to the skies in 2014, few could have predicted how quickly the airline would redefine Nigeria and West Africa’s aviation industry. Eleven years later, the brainchild of visionary entrepreneur – Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema – has evolved into Nigeria and West Africa’s largest and most successful airline, setting benchmarks in safety, service, expansion, and national pride.…
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NEC backs Tinubu’s plan to revamp security training institutions
— Sets up committee led by Enugu Governor By Kunle Sanni – The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a comprehensive overhaul of training institutions belonging to security agencies across Nigeria. The endorsement came during the Council’s 152nd meeting held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following a presentation by the Minister of Budget…
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Oba Ladoja unveils economic committee to reposition Ibadan as investment hub
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has inaugurated the Monarch Investment and Economic Committee, a high-powered body charged with repositioning the ancient city as a leading economic hub in Nigeria. The inauguration ceremony took place on Thursday at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, and was attended by members of the Olubadan-in-Council and other distinguished…
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Tinubu hails Mshelbila, Ekpo on top GECF appointments
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), on his election as Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). The election took place during the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the forum in Doha, Qatar. The President also commended the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo,…
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Oyo is Nigeria’s most investable sub-national economy, says Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the state as Nigeria’s most investable sub-national economy, highlighting its readiness for global partnerships during his keynote address at the Nigeria–Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum held on Wednesday. Speaking on the theme “Oyo State: Nigeria’s Investable Frontier for Strategic Global Partnerships,” Makinde said the state had undergone significant transformation over…
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Makinde blames party defections on weak political ideology
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the frequent defection of politicians across parties in Nigeria stems from the absence of genuine political ideology within the nation’s political system. Makinde, represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, stated this on Thursday during the public presentation of a…
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Former Oyo PDP leader Agboola visits Adelabu in Abuja
By Adejayan Gbenga – Following his recent resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, former Deputy Minority Leader, Hosea Agboola, has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Power and Oyo governorship aspirant, Adebayo Adelabu, in his Abuja office. A photo from the meeting showed Agboola in the company of two members of the House of…
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Self-representation and its implications on Nnamidi Kanu’s case and the Nigerian judicial system, by Oluwadare Ayeni
The right to self-representation remains one of the most fundamental guarantees in any democracy governed by the rule of law. It is the legal expression of the idea that every person has the inherent right to defend themselves before a court of justice, whether or not they can afford a lawyer. In Nigeria, this right is enshrined in Section 36(6)(c)…
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NEC tasks Uzodinma-led committee with curbing illegal mining in solid minerals industry
By Kunle Sanni – The National Economic Council (NEC) has expanded the mandate of its ad hoc committee on crude oil theft, chaired by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, to include tackling insecurity and illegal activities in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. Governor Uzodinma disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after the conclusion of the…
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Remi Tinubu inaugurates digital learning centres in 10 states
— urges women to embrace literacy By Kunle Sanni – The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated ten new Digital Learning Centres across ten states as part of efforts to expand digital literacy and inclusion among Nigerians, particularly women and youths. The centres, established under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),…
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