FRSC to Enforce Speed Limit Device, Passenger Manifest Compliance From March 1
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Command, has announced plans to begin strict enforcement of compliance with passengers’ manifest and speed limit device installation for transporters and fleet operators starting March 1. Speaking in Awka on Saturday, during a briefing on the command’s 2024 ‘Operation Zero’ programme, Anambra Sector Commander, Mrs. Joyce Alexander, expressed […]
Naira Strengthens to N1,474.78 Per Dollar Amid CBN’s Forex Reforms
The Naira appreciated further in the official market on Friday, closing at N1,474.78 per dollar, according to data from the FMDQ Securities Exchange. This marks a gain of N11.17, reflecting a 0.7% increase from Thursday’s closing rate of N1,485.95 per dollar. Trading in the Investors and Exporters (I&E) Forex window on Friday saw fluctuations, with […]
Medical Transport Plane Crashes Near Philadelphia Mall, Child and Five Others on Board
A medical transport plane carrying a child, her mother, and four crew members crashed in northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, erupting into flames near Roosevelt Mall. The Learjet 55 went down around 6:30 p.m., shortly after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, authorities said. Officials have not yet confirmed the number of casualties. Speaking at […]
Trump Administration to Impose Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, Sparking Trade War Concerns
The Trump administration is set to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China starting Saturday, a move that could strain relations with three of the U.S.’s top trading partners while driving up prices on essential goods like gasoline and groceries. Under the new policy, the administration will enforce a 25% tariff on […]
Musk’s Team Blocks Civil Servants from Federal Employee Data Systems Amid Government Overhaul
Aides to Elon Musk, who are leading a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. government’s human resources agency, have allegedly restricted career civil servants from accessing key computer systems containing sensitive data on millions of federal employees, according to two agency officials. Since taking office 11 days ago, President Donald Trump has pushed an aggressive restructuring […]
Defence Minister Warns Politicians Against Inciting Violence
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has cautioned politicians against making inflammatory statements that could incite violence against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. His warning follows remarks by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, who alleged that Nigerian politicians “steal, maim, and kill” to remain in power. In a statement issued by the Director of Information, Ministry of Defence, […]
PDP Governors Urge NWC to Reschedule NEC Meeting to March 13
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to reschedule its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to March 13, 2025. The resolution was made in a communique issued after a meeting in Asaba, Delta State, attended by 12 PDP governors. The statement, signed by Bala Mohammed, Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, addressed […]
Senator Ned Nwoko Dumps PDP, Cites Deep Divisions and Internal Crisis
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal divisions and factional conflicts within the party. In a resignation letter dated January 30 and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 8, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Nwoko expressed disappointment over the party’s deteriorating unity, saying the situation has made it difficult […]
NCAA Revokes AOCs of Eastwind Aviation and Omni-Blu, Suspends Max Air Operations
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revoked the Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) of Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited and Omni-Blu Aviation following violations of aviation regulations. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, the NCAA cited breaches of Part 1.2.1.5 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs), which prohibits falsification, reproduction, or alteration of applications, licenses, certificates, logbooks, reports, or records. “The Authority […]
PDP’s Olabode George Condemns Thug Invasion, Urges Unity to Avert 2027 Crisis
Chief Olabode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has strongly condemned the invasion of the party’s national secretariat by thugs, calling the act “despicable, horrific, inhuman, and wicked.” The incident, which disrupted the 79th Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting in Abuja, involved hired thugs wreaking havoc at the PDP headquarters. George described the attack […]
