Hadi Sirika, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister By Gabriel Olowo I once said in my reaction to the speculation that Ethiopian Airlines comes as a partner of the good choice for Air Nigeria and now that it is officially confirmed, my position remains the same. Since the issue of Air Nigeria” TO BE OR NOT TO BE” has been laid to rest, given government insistence to do so, my endorsement is based on the need for the success of any new start-up Airline in Nigeria. Failures still abound in the market and…
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2023 Presidential Elections: Don’t Vote For ‘Killers’ During Elections Next Year Jonathan Urge Youths
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State (left), former Nigeria President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan and wife, Dame Patience The former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has called on Nigerians to avoid electing those described as “killers” in the 2023 general elections, which is scheduled to hold February next year. Jonathan made the clarion call to the youths of Nigeria in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Sunday during a thanksgiving service to mark the 35th anniversary of the state. The governor of Akwa Ibom State Mr…
Read MoreOyetola, Adeleke Back In The Trenches As Tribunal Begins Sitting Today
Outgoing Governor Oyetola (left), and incoming Adeleke The Osun State Governor Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Governor-elect Ademola Adeleke are at war over election petition, as the tribunal begins sitting today. Recall that the incumbent governor Oyetola had filed a suit against Adeleke, and the election umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking the cancellation of 749 polling units because of alleged over voting. His position is that the tribunal to declare him as the winner. Ahead of the sitting, the Chief Press Secretary to Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan, in…
Read MoreMacky Sall Cautions Imposition Of Trade Restrictions Amidst Food Security
Amid growing global concern about threats to food security, Senegalese President, and the Chairman of the African Union (AU), Macky Sall has warned against the idea of imposing trade restrictions. President Sall gave the warning while speaking at the recent Food Security Summit which was held on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Global partners, African leaders who spoke at the summit, pledged to act “with urgency, at scale and in concert” in responding to the current food insecurity and…
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