NCAA warns pilots, airlines of hazardous weather during dry season

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says pilots and airline operators must exercise caution over hazardous weather in the dry season. The advisory was contained in a circular initiated by the directorate of aerodrome and airspace standards (DAAS), signed by Musa Nuhu, NCAA director-general, and dated December 19, 2022. In the circular, Nuhu explained that the advisory circular was a sequel to the seasonal climate prediction (SCP) issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) which...

New Book, “Shred of Fear” Invokes a Provocative Recollection of the Biafran War

Nwokedi’s “Shred of Fear” masterfully captures a phenomenological account of a three-year hellish journey toward an unfulfilled dream of a promising nation, Biafra. —Anthony Ogbo ________________________ The machinery of childhood memories remains a mystery grounded in neurological maturation, socialization, and other factors that often influence an individual’s recollection of momentous childhood events. In his book, Shred of Fear, Uche Nwokedi renders a memoir of his experiences living through the Biafran War (also known as the Nigerian Civil...

Yuletide:  Okowa Enjoins Christians to Continually Praise God Amidst Challenges

The Executive Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has enjoined all christians resident in Delta State to continually praise God, regardless of the challenges they might be facing at the moment. He said this, while giving a remark at the Delta State festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, held at the Delta State International Conference center, Okpanam road, Asaba on Friday, December 23, 2022. He assured Deltans of a better and prosperous...

Christmas: Be hopeful, God has not forsaken Nigeria – CAN President

Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians not to lose hope due to  challenges,  stating that God has not forsaken the nation. The CAN president noted that  the story of Christmas depicted  God’s intervention in hapless situations that afflicted mankind, therefore, as a people,  we should not lose hope. In a Christmas message on Saturday in  Lagos, Okoh said the mystery of the birth of Jesus Christ as a Messiah...

Christmas: Nigerians are Suffering From Insecurity, Hunger, Kidnapping – Archbishop Ibezim

The Archbishop, Province of the Niger, Most Reverend Alexander Ibezim has called on the leadership of the state and nation to have a rethink on the broken national unity, apparent injustice and inequality, massive bloodshed, loss of lives and poverty of Nigerian citizens. Archbishop Ibezim who is also the Anglican Bishop of Awka Diocese made the call while delivering his Christmas message in Awka. The Archbishop maintained that Nigerians are suffering today because of unprecedented...

OPINION: The Promise and Peril of Nigeria’s 2023 Elections

All eyes are on Nigeria as it prepares for its general election in early 2023. Has the government convinced Nigerians that their votes, and lives, will be secure? Nigeria’s 2023 general election is just weeks away. With incumbent President Mohammadu Buhari term-limited, the country will be choosing a new leader. That new president will immediately confront an exhausting array of challenges, from multiple, complex security crises to a disastrously mismanaged economy. In a recent Afrobarometer survey, nearly 89...

Christmas: Anambra CP Bans Sale, Use Of Fireworks, Knockouts, Firecrackers, Others 

As part of a proactive measure by the Anambra State Police Command to sustain public safety and peace in the state, the Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng has banned the sale and use of fireworks, knockouts, and firecrackers in the state. In a release signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, “This plan shall enhance adequately already policing strategy put in place that is potently and dynamic to respond...

IGP assures adequate security for Nigerians, commissions new police station in Anambra

In response to the security threat to the 2023 general elections in the country as well as the planned census for next year, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba has announced that officers and men of the police would ensure adequate security of the lives of politicians, election officers and the electorate during the voting proper. Baba further described the criminal activities of agitators in the South East under the guise of...

2023: Secure our offices, electoral materials – INEC appeals to community leaders 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Tuesday, appealed to traditional rulers, presidents-general of 181 communities and other stakeholders in Anambra State to assist in securing their offices, staff and electoral materials during the 2023 general elections. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in charge of Anambra state, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, made the appeal in Awka during a brainstorming meeting with community leaders and other stakeholders from Anambra Central Senatorial districts. According to Agwu, security...

Senate Confirms Onochie, 12 Others As chairman, Board Members of NDDC

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former aide on new media to President Muhammadu Buhari’s Lauretta Onochie, as the substantive chairman of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Objections raised by Senators Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) and Nicholas Tofowomo (Ondo) against Onochie and Charles Ogunmola from Ondo State, were ignored. Also confirmed are 12 other the nominees as Managing Director, Executive Directors and commission members. Other NDDC members confirmed are; Dimgba Erugba, Abia; Dr Emem Willcox...

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