African Governments Must Demand Climate Justice At COP 27
By Philip Jakpor Africa is on the menu again. This time, it’s a renewed scramble for oil and gas by Global North governments like France, Germany, the United States, and Italy. Renewed interest in fossil fuels in Africa spiked since Russia cut off gas to most of Europe in response to sanctions imposed on it […]
Autopsy Confirms Davido’s Son, Ifeanyi Died From Drowning
The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday said the report of the investigation carried out on Davido’s son, Ifeanyi revealed that he died as a result of drowning. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin said the result of the autopsy came on Friday “The autopsy has been concluded and it’s confirmed that the […]
Dana AirTo Resume Flight Operations Nov 9
Dana Air says it will resume flight operations on November 9, 2022, having successfully concluded an audit organised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. The airline in a statement said, “We are pleased to announce that we will resume flight operations on November 9th, having successfully concluded an audit organised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation […]
APC To Officially Kick Off Presidential Campaign on November 15
The All Progressives Congress(APC) says it will kick off its presidential campaign in Plateau, Jos on November 15. This was disclosed in a statement by the director-general of the campaign council, Simon Lalong The director of media and publicity of the campaign, Bayo Onanuga said the exercise officially began with a town hall meeting that […]
Again, Emirates Suspends flights Operations to Nigeria
Emirate Airlines, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates has suspended its inbound and outbound flight operations to Nigeria indefinitely. The airline said it suspended its operation due to its inability to repatriate over $85 million in revenue generated from sales of air tickets. Few weeks ago, the central bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele while […]
Aviation Workers Call Off Strike
Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) says it has called off its strike against Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) for sacking airport workers. For the past two days, passengers were left stranded following the strike and subsequent shutting down of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos Terminal Two (MMA2 by the aviation workers. […]
Davido, Chioma Lose Son, Ifeanyi
Davido and Chioma have lost their three-year-old son, Ifeanyi. Reports suggested that the young boy who celebrated his three years birthday few days ago was found drowning in the swimming pool at Davido’s house. It was reported that the buy was immediately rushed to the hospital but efforts to revive him were futile. The […]
Can ‘japa’ land Nigeria in Japan?
If you spend too much time on social media, you would swear that emigration, also known as “japa”, is new and peculiar to Nigeria. No, it isn’t. “Japa”, a Yoruba slang that roughly means “to cut loose”. For four decades, Nigerians have been “cutting loose” for economic reasons. The current wave is reminiscent of the […]
Lift The Siege On Our Members, APC Bayelsa Tells Gov. Diri
Bayelsa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has told the state governor, Mr. Douye Diri, to lift the siege on its members. The party accused the governor of using the state police command and the judiciary to abuse the fundamental human rights of its members. In a statement on Monday in Yenagoa, signed […]
ERA/FoEN Report Exposes Reasons for Oil Corporations Divestment in Niger Delta
The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has published a policy brief on International Oil Companies Divestment in the Niger Delta & Local Communities’ Concern in response to the growing number of oil corporations quitting onshore oil facilities in the Niger Delta region. The report noted that the term divestment in Africa has been distorted […]
