NCAT appoints Adamu as new rector
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology has appointed Ismaila Adamu as its new rector and chief executive. In a statement signed by Director of Information for NCAT, Jude Amadi, “The Ag Rector, Mr....
View ArticleEnugu APC expels ex-chairman, others for alleged misconduct
The Alphonsus Nwafor-led acting Enugu State chairman of the All Progressives Congress, on Tuesday, expelled the suspended state chairman, Ugochukwu Agballa, and other executive members for alleged...
View ArticlePenalised airlines seek dialogue with NCAA
Several airlines sanctioned by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority have reached out to the regulatory body, seeking a meeting to present evidence that they have resolved the issues for which they were...
View ArticleKeyamo admits funds paucity in tackling aviation challenges
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has admitted that there is a paucity of funds to adequately take care of all infrastructure needs in the Nigerian aviation industry....
View ArticleAfenifere’s faction appoints Adebanjo’s replacement
Following the death of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, deputy leader of Afenifere, Oba Olaitan Oladipo has been appointed as new leader of the sociopolitical group. Oladipo’s emergence was approved at a meeting of...
View ArticleNDDC boss advocates mental evaluation of police officers
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has called on all Nigerians to join hands with the Nigeria Police Force in the fight against crime and other vices in...
View ArticleAfenifere backs Kalu, says declaring Abiola President long overdue
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday, said declaring of the late winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, as President post-humously...
View ArticleNAICOM tackles illegal third-party insurance operators
The National Insurance Commission looks to take action against illegal third-party motor insurance policy operators. This was disclosed in a public notice made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday. On...
View ArticleReopen Onitsha market, S’East Reps tell NAFDAC
The South-East Caucus in the House of Representatives has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to reopen the Onitsha Bridgehead Market in Anambra State,...
View ArticleEagles in midfield crisis ahead of W’Cup qualifiers
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle faces a significant midfield crisis ahead of next month’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe as two key players, Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo...
View ArticleMakinde approves N550m for gratuities, death benefits
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of pensioners by approving the payment of N550m in gratuities and death benefits for another batch of...
View ArticleS’South govs move against Wike’s camp over PDP congress crisis
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party has taken a new turn with the governors from the South-South moving against the newly elected Zonal Chairman, Dan Orbih, and other executives loyal to...
View ArticleGasperini made mistake with Lookman comment — Atalanta co-owner
Atalanta co-owner Stephen Pagliuca has acknowledged that head coach Gian Piero Gasperini ‘made a mistake’ with his comments about Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman but insists the Italian remains a...
View ArticleTax reform: Senate plans review as Customs, ASUU fault provisions
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, warned against the proposed withdrawal of the education tax to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund as contained in the tax reform bills currently...
View ArticleSociedad plot fresh Sadiq summer plan
Umar Sadiq’s loan spell at Valencia has reignited interest in his future, with Real Sociedad considering welcoming the Nigerian striker this summer as part of a strategic transfer. Despite sending him...
View ArticleTella returns to Leverkusen training
Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has resumed training with the reigning German champions as he works towards full fitness ahead of their Bundesliga fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday....
View ArticleAtalanta co-owner admits Gasperini mistake with Lookman
Atalanta co-owner Stephen Pagliuca admits Gian Piero Gasperini’ made a mistake’ with his remarks on Ademola Lookman but insists the Italian is a ‘great, passionate coach.’ Gasperini and Lookman argued...
View ArticleNiDCOM to probe Nigerian player’s death in Uganda
The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described the death of ex-Nigeria junior international and Vipers SC of Uganda player, Abubakar Lawal, as suspicious, noting...
View ArticleSenate backs Akpabio as Natasha files N100.3bn defamation suit
The Senate, on Tuesday, on Tuesday, threw its weight behind the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, filed a...
View ArticleRibadu denies 2031 presidential bid, Presidency knocks El-Rufai
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has denied nursing presidential ambition in 2031. He also said contrary to claims by the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in his interview on...
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