…is under scrutiny cannot simultaneously appoint itself investigator, judge and final authority over its own case," Atiku fired back. Pointing out glaring contradictions in the presidency's stance, Atiku stated: "Only one week ago, the Presidency emphatically told Nigerians that the matter had already been thoroughly in…
…was intercepted on July 6, 2026, by operatives of the Service and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Aviation Security (AVSEC) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, while attempting to board a flight to Abuja. According to the DSS, the drone was allegedly being transported without t…
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with Interferry, has delivered Module Two (Seamanship) of the Ferry Safety Development Programme (FSDP), marking another milestone in Africa's first structured ferry professional development initiative. The module focused on Ropes and Knots, Mooring and Anchor…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation, enhance regional maritime governance, and promote the sustainable development of the Blue Economy across West Africa. Speak…
…and mission-oriented, stressing that their loyalty to the Constitution and constituted authority must remain unwavering. Shaibu described the establishment of the Amasiri-Edda Depot as a strategic step towards strengthening the Army's training infrastructure and manpower development. He commended the depot's commandant…
By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has threatened to revoke the operating licences of businesses linked to airport touting, saying investigations revealed that many of those engaged in illicit activities and touting at airports are not strangers but staff of agencies and concessionaires ope…
…were forged, improperly issued, fraudulently obtained, or lawfully issued under the authority of the presidency. The credibility of the entire exercise depends on allowing investigators to follow the evidence wherever it leads, rather than predetermining the outcome through official pronouncements.” The party then ques…
…on security personnel undermines troop morale and emboldens criminal groups challenging authority of the state. Senator Yar'Adua listed a string of attacks on retired senior officers across Zamfara, Imo, Abuja, Katsina, Kogi and Plateau states since 2023. On January 1, 2023, Colonel Rabiu Garba Yandoto (retd) and his t…
By Nnasom David The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned against moves to reduce its statutory share of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC), warning that such a decision could weaken its regulatory capacity and pose risks to aviation safety across the country. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Prot…
…the "one person, one identity" policy. It also designates NIMC as the root certificate authority for the national digital infrastructure and introduces stronger data protection, cybersecurity and digital credentials. Receiving the agency, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, described the…
…Airport Car Hire Rank Management System, is being implemented by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria as part of efforts to modernise ground transportation services at airports under its control. Speaking with The PUNCH, FAAN's Director of Commercial and Business Development, Ms Adebola Agunbiade, said the new pla…
…Bola Showumi, urged Christians to obey the biblical injunction to pray for those in authority. He said leaders require the support and prayers of citizens to succeed in addressing the country’s challenges. “The Bible instructs us to pray for those in authority. Our leaders do not possess all knowledge, and no leader ca…
…on security personnel undermines troop morale and emboldens criminal groups challenging authority of the state. Attacks on retired officers Sen. Yar'Adua listed a string of attacks on retired senior officers across Zamfara, Imo, Abuja, Katsina, Kogi and Plateau states since 2023: lJanuary 1, 2023 - Colonel Rabiu Garba…
…postponed, insisting that only its National Executive Council has the constitutional authority to suspend or alter the electoral process. The association stated this in a statement issued by its President, Afam Osigwe, SAN on Tuesday in response to a document purportedly containing recommendations from a sub-committee…
…growth fuelled by lower equipment prices and cheaper service plans. Communications Authority (CA) data shows Starlink had 24,999 subscribers at the end of March, more than three times the 8,063 customers it reported nine months earlier. Although that represents less than 1% of Kenya’s fixed internet market, it is one o…
…properties to obtain building permits from the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) and secure land titles from KANGIS before commencing construction.
…NDPC have begun to intersect, creating uncertainty for businesses over which agency has authority in certain areas. The ministry said it has established a Joint Technical Coordination Committee comprising representatives from the NCC, NITDA, and NDPC under the supervision of the Office of the Minister. The committee wi…
…in governance. The reform advocate maintained that activists often lose the moral authority that initially made them agents of change when they get into politics. In an interview with Vanguard News’ Politics Hub, Segalink maintained that meaningful impact does not solely depend on holding political office, insisting th…
…government will fold its arms and allow its people to be killed without stamping it's authority with a view to bringing such problems to a halt, noting that security operatives had been drafted to the local government areas to halt the crisis. "Yes, the crisis happened in my local government area but security agents ha…
…resolved through due process, maintaining that only the courts have the constitutional authority to determine criminal liability. It's outside my jurisdiction- Oyo CP When contacted the spokesperson of the Oyo Police Command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, he said: "The case involving Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew is a matter…
…helpless He added that personnel of the Nigerian Navy; Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA; Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC and other security agencies are regularly deployed to control traffic in the area, but their efforts have yielded little improvement because of the volume of trucks. He called on the…
…How does one explain a situation where a leech has stayed glued to a position of authority, albeit fraudulently, strategically visible, using official machinery to perpetuate illegality for over six years, and getting into the nation's budget without being exposed? It is a result of weak institutional structure and the…
…No One Behind,” to be led by the Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, alongside the ACPN National Chairman, Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma. The exercise is expected to attract pharmacists, healthcare stakeholders, policymakers and members of the public in a bid to deepen…
…economic zone (SEZ) strategy-driven by the Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA)-created an opportunity to rethink how infrastructure financing and payments could work: how to attract more investment, improve efficiency, and reduce the risk of corruption. From there, we began meeting with senior go…
…fuel market. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority showed that the Dangote refinery exported an estimated 1.66 billion litres of refined petroleum products in April 2026. This was during the mounting tensions in the Middle East that caused disruption to global fuel supply routes…