…This fact was evident when Okonkwo recalled that during COVID, the airline sent 23 pilots to South Africa for training and they became stranded for nine months when international airspace shut down. He said: "They couldn't leave, some fell ill, they couldn't even go home, and yet we kept paying their hotel bills, their…

…2024. However, we have been able to get this rail working again from Lagos to up until Ilorin. Just recently, we moved cement from Lagos to Ilorin a few times, making the fourth move in the last one month. Imagine being able to move cargo from Apapa port down to the Inland Dry Ports in Kaduna and Kano." Opeifa also ann…

…to give the judiciary a better working environment," the Governor told reporters in Ilorin on the sideline of the visit. "We have seen what His Excellency Nyesom Wike has done for the judiciary and we are trying to give another great edifice and masterpiece architecture that offers a very conducive environment for the…

…since 2021. Edo State officials, including Speaker Blessing Agbebaku and SSG Musa Ikhilor, joined the ceremony, describing the event as a "homecoming."

…Saraki's decision followed Friday's ruling by Justice M.O. Folorunso, sitting in Ilorin, which dismissed his preliminary objection challenging the court's jurisdiction and adjourned the case until July 22 for further proceedings. In a statement issued on Friday by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqa…

The Federal Government on Friday summoned the Ivorian Ambassador to Nigeria, Kalilou Traore, to demand an explanation over the death of a Nigerian, Usama Murtala, while in custody in Côte d'Ivoire, and requested compensation for his family. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, raised the…

…but you have to come back to your country and help your own people.” He lived by that philosophy until his dying day. When he came back to Sudan, it was very difficult. The Islamic regime decided to frustrate him because he refused to be part of them. To survive, he became a blacksmith. He used 10% of his earnings and…

…inclusive economic growth. The project, funded by the French Government through the ILO's technical cooperation programme, was launched on Thursday at the UN House in Abuja, bringing together government officials, employers, workers' organisations, development partners and climate experts to strengthen Nigeria's just t…

…Welding machines run late into the night. Charging shops remain open past midnight. Tailors sew without interruption. Mothers freeze food at home. Children sleep under fans instead of waving away heat with hand-held paper paddles. "We used to spend most of our earnings buying fuel," says Bulus Yusuf, a welder whose wor…

…cent. 7. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has formally taken custody of 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, intercepted at the Apapa Seaport in Lagos. The illicit consignment was officially handed over to the NDLEA during a ceremony at the Apapa Port on Wednesday, following its inte…

…China's progress: independence and self-reliance, a people-centred development philosophy, continuous self-reform, and theoretical innovation. He said the CPC had consistently placed the welfare of its people at the centre of governance, pointing to the eradication of absolute poverty, the establishment of the world's…

…confidence in him and pledged not to disappoint them if elected. He said his political philosophy was built on accountability, transparency, unity and service to the people, assuring constituents that he would prioritise their welfare over personal interests. Oli also said he would draw inspiration from his mentor, bus…

…and digital compliance systems. She added that rice fortification is now being piloted as part of efforts to widen access to nutrient-rich staple foods.

…Also speaking during a panel session, the Director of Sustainability at IHS Nigeria, Titilope Oguntuga, said sustainability reporting had evolved beyond financial performance and was now focused on how organisations conduct their businesses and manage their impacts on society and the environment. "Growth is not only fi…

…Residents credited Ovweh for keeping pressure on all sides. Festus Mukoro, a tailor who lives in the area, said: "But for this man who exposed the attempts to disrupt work, something ugly could have happened. "Despite threats and blackmail, he was fearless. He held everyone accountable. In the end, the community EXCO s…

…Jacob Akintola Irugbon-Ejo house, constructed by the Ecological fund office, to the Ilotin area and connect it to the Omi-Omo culvert to improve water discharge. He stressed the need for sustained public enlightenment campaigns to educate residents and traders on the dangers of dumping refuse into drainage channels and…

…nurturing spaces where women can ask questions, express concerns, and receive guidance tailored to their unique experiences. Beyond pregnancy and childbirth, Abimbola further advocates for what she describes as sacred feminine wellness a holistic approach that encourages women to prioritise their emotional, physical, m…

…weekend. Prague's public transport operator said it had reduced tram speeds to 40 kilometres per hour - and to 10 kilometres per hour under bridges - due to the risk of overhead wires warping in the heat. Water trucks have been spraying streets across the country to cool urban areas and help reduce ground-level ozone l…

…Governor Biodun Oyebanji. May God grant you wisdom, strength, and good health as you pilot the affairs of the state. With Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Ekiti is poised for greater heights."

…would thwart plans to resolve the broader conflict. The agreement — which includes a pilot effort in which Lebanese soldiers take control of two areas occupied by Israel, as well as a process aimed at disarming Hezbollah — is the result of five rounds of talks in the US capital. At a Washington signing ceremony, Secret…

…a shower, without food, it is a little bit tough. The heat outside is very intense,” Camilo, a homeless person using the facility, told regional television channel TeleMadrid. In the southern tourist hotspot of Cordoba, where temperatures reached 40C, some streets were practically deserted, while people shielded themse…

…enterprises (MSMEs) and serve 49,042 direct and indirect beneficiaries. The extensive pilot rollout spans diverse communities across the nation. For instance, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a 200kW system in Damakusa, Kwali, powers grain processing and cold storage for over three thousand residents. Similar gr…

…all the way to the cave, and it brings you back. We're also doing a cable car of 5.6 kilometres that can take one from the highest point in the state, 580 metres above sea level and it is a massive cross of hope, which goes from there to a monastery. For those who are interested in religious tourism, it will take them…

…or, a seat in the Senate, House of Representatives, State House of Assembly or a councilor. In the 2023 General Elections, Honourable Leke Abejide of the ADC won the Yagba East/Yagba West / Mopa-muro Federal Constituency. Subsequently, a number of Senators and Members of the Federal House of Representatives decamped to…

…leaders have sought ways to reverse this trend. One recurring theme has been the philosophy of Aku Ruo Uno - bringing wealth or parts of the wealth home. Successes recorded in communities that embraced the idea, including Nnewi and Abriba, provide impressive evidence of its results. Yet the scale of investment has not…