Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) has approved the implementation of a Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy (GPAIP) for all Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel. According to a press statement signed on Wednesday by Edward Gabkwet Air Vice Marshal, Director of Public Relations and Information NAF, the policy aptly tallies with one of the key enablers of the CAS Command Philosophy, which dwells on, ‘Maintaining a highly motivated force by enhancing welfare...

Pope Francis has prayed for Nigeria over the spate of killings and insurgent activities by terror groups, commonly called bandits or terrorists, that have grown worse in recent times. The Pope in his homily on December 31 expressed sorrow over the heartbreaking unhindered attacks in Plateau State on Christmas Eve that had continued sporadically for nine days. Nearly 200 villagers were slaughtered with dozens injured and scores displaced from their homes. “Unfortunately, the celebration of...

2023 was eventful for Nigerians. It began with a frenzied naira shortage that caused untold financial pain. It is ending with the harsh effects of the petrol subsidy removal amid the worrisome insecurity challenges that have seemingly left the government helpless. Below are some of the definitive events that reverberated across the country in the past 12 months. Naira scarcity: Nigeria was hit with a devastating cash shortage in January 2023 after the Godwin Emefiele-led...