‘Chidinma Adetshina is shining star, Nigeria’s pride’- Culture Minister

‘Chidinma Adetshina is shining star, Nigeria’s pride’- Culture Minister

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, described Chidinma Adetshina’s remarkable feat as a testament to her dedication, resilience and passion for excellence. According to her, Ms Adetshina’s accomplishment brings pride to Nigeria and inspires a generation of young women to strive for greatness. The grand finale of the 2024 … Read more

Tinubu honours Saro-Wiwa, other Ogoni martyrs

Tinubu honours Saro-Wiwa, other Ogoni martyrs

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and healing among all ethnic nationalities. The president said this in a special message to commemorate the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day, Bayo Onanuga, his spokesperson said in a statement on Monday. “President Tinubu stands in solidarity with the National Youth Council of … Read more

Four Nigerian professors to assume leadership positions in Gambian varsity – NTAC

Four Nigerian professors to assume leadership positions in Gambian varsity – NTAC

The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says four Nigerian professors have been selected to hold key positions in the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) in The Gambia. The Director-General (D-G) of NTAC, Yusuf Yakub, said this on Saturday in Abuja. Mr Yakub spoke when the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and … Read more

How lack of cargo aircraft retards industry growth – Operators

How lack of cargo aircraft retards industry growth – Operators

Nigeria’s domestic air cargo industry is suffering due to lack of cargo aircraft for dedicated transport of cargoes within the country. The General Sales Agents (GSAs) are only making use of belly aircraft to move cargoes, as they seek a more coordinated air cargo development strategy. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Ehi Multi … Read more

Gunmen kill aide to assembly speaker

Gunmen kill aide to assembly speaker

Gunmen have reportedly killed Samson Omoarebokhae, a senior special assistant to the Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku. Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, the special adviser to the speaker on media, disclosed this on Monday in Benin, saying the speaker had sent a condolence message to the family of the slain aide. Mrs Adodo-Ebojele said … Read more

Nigerian borders will soon open for commercial activities

Nigerian borders will soon open for commercial activities

Sesi Whingah, the lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency in the House of Representatives, has assured his constituents that Nigeria borders will soon be opened for commercial activities. Mr Whingah gave the assurance during a Badagry Stakeholders and Youth Engagement organised by his office on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the engagement had … Read more

Thailand road trip from Chiang Mai reveals fascinating sights, with few tourists

Thailand road trip from Chiang Mai reveals fascinating sights, with few tourists

One of the most revered figures in Thai history, Naresuan is beloved in northern Thailand, which suffered heavily at the hands of the Burmese. The statue of King Naresuan in Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai. Photo: Shutterstock This history lesson came at the start of an eight-day road trip through the region: a 720km (447-mile) … Read more

One dead in another Bayelsa boat accident

One dead in another Bayelsa boat accident

One person has been confirmed dead as a speed boat carrying 15 passengers capsized at Okubie River in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tragic incident occurred barely two weeks after a wooden cargo boat exploded and sank at Ezetu in the same LGA, leading to … Read more