The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) needs to take security problems at airports and during flights more seriously. Right now, it seems like the agency isn’t doing enough and is only picking certain cases to handle, which encourages bad behavior from some passengers. The NCAA is a fully independent agency responsible for regulating aviation in Nigeria. The Civil Aviation Act of 2022 gives it the power to manage safety in the aviation sector, supervise airports and air traffic services, and also handle economic matters in the industry without interference. Nigeria is a member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),…
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As the world gets ready for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil (November 10–21, 2025), Nigeria and other African countries are being encouraged to stop asking for climate funding and start focusing on building their own green economy. Professor George Nwangwu, head of the Global Centre for Law, Business and Economy (GCLBE) and organizer of the Africa Climate Forum, told reporters that Nigeria should use COP30 to attract investors to its green economy. He believes this is better than asking for grants, which might not always be used properly. Nwangwu, a law professor at Nile University,…
I just learned that after months of painstaking intelligence work, authorities have apprehended Mahmud Muhammad Usman, the self-styled “Emir of Ansaru,” and his deputy Mahmud al-Nigeri, known as Malam Mahmuda, the man behind the Mahmuda terrorist group that has been tormenting my people in Borgu, a geo-cultural space that stretches from Kebbi through Niger and northern Kwara and spills into northern and central Benin Republic. Their arrest has effectively dismantled the command structure of the al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru group, notorious for audacious kidnappings, attacks, and terror campaigns across northern Nigeria. This is personal to me on so many levels. A major…
The Federal Government has clarified that it has not awarded any contract for the reconstruction of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos, despite claims that Julius Berger estimated the work to cost about ₦6.3 trillion. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known on Saturday in Abakaliki, when the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr. Mohammed Idris, paid him a courtesy visit. Umahi explained that the defects on the 3rd Mainland Bridge and the Carter Bridge were not new, adding that the government had been holding discussions with stakeholders to address the problems. He noted that the 3rd…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Port Harcourt checked the flooding in some communities in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, Rivers State. This happened after Mr. Victor Obuzur Chukwuemele, who represents the area in government, told NEMA about the flooding and asked for help. NEMA quickly sent a team to visit the places affected by the flood. They worked with the Rivers State Emergency Management Agency (RSEMA) to see how bad the damage was and what help people needed. They found out the flooding happened because of heavy rain that lasted for many weeks. The flood damaged many homes and…
The Federal Government has warned that there could be heavy rain and possible flooding in 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between August 15 (Friday) and August 19, 2025. People living in areas along the River Benue—especially from Yola in Adamawa State, through Makurdi in Benue State, to Loko in Nasarawa State—are advised to leave their homes because water levels are rising. The Ministry of Environment said that flooding may affect 66 different places across the 13 states and the FCT. This warning came from the National Flood Early Warning Centre, part of the Federal Ministry of Environment.…
The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) has trained 20 healthcare providers across Niger State on postpartum family planning (PPFP) methods to help new mothers access contraceptive services immediately after childbirth. Postpartum family planning allows women to receive methods such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) within 10 minutes of placenta delivery or within 48 hours after birth. If this window is missed, the woman can only receive the method four weeks later. “This is about getting women before they leave the labour ward,” said Dorcas Abu, the State Family Planning Coordinator. “Many don’t return for family planning after delivery, and the…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has thanked President Bola Tinubu for quickly approving the rebuilding of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State. The minister spoke in Abakaliki on Saturday while visiting the Minister of Works, David Umahi.Idris said, “We are grateful to the President, and I feel very honored.” He explained that when they talked to the President about the bridge, the President immediately agreed it was important and approved it without delay. Idris said this made them very happy. He added that even though the Minister of Works is from Ebonyi State, he was one…
The Gender Educator Initiative (GEI) has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for its bold and historic adoption of the nation’s first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM), alongside the removal of tax on sanitary towels. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, August 16, 2025, by the Founder and Executive Lead of GEI, Shafa’atu Suleman. According to GEI, this milestone is more than just a policy—it represents a victory for dignity, equity, and justice for women and girls across Nigeria. “For too long, menstruation has been surrounded by silence, stigma, and economic barriers that…
The Jigawa State Government provided free cataract surgery for two days to help 200 poor people with eye problems across the state. The government asked the patients who had the surgery to follow all instructions after the operation. This will help them heal well, avoid problems, and get the best result for their eyesight. Cataracts are still one of the main causes of blindness around the world. According to the World Health Organization, cataracts cause about 51% of blindness worldwide, affecting around 18 million people. In Jigawa State, thousands of people are living with cataracts, and many others may develop…