The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given Caverton Helicopters a certificate to operate drones, officially called Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). This shows that the NCAA is serious about making air travel safer and also wants to make it easier for companies to do business in the aviation sector. The Director-General of the NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, handed the certificate to the Managing Director of Caverton Helicopters, Captain Ibrahim Bello, during a ceremony at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja. According to Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, Caverton had to go through a strict…
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A professor of medicine at Bayero University, Kano, and kidney specialist at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Dr. Aliyu Abdu, revealed over the weekend that around 10,000 kidneys are sold on the black market worldwide every year. In Nigeria alone, about 651 kidneys were illegally sold and transplanted between 2015 and 2020, worth over \$40 million. He spoke during a seminar on national standards for organ and tissue transplants, organized by the Clarion Call Care Foundation in Abuja. Dr. Abdu said many people who donate organs are forced, tricked, or driven by poverty. He explained that most victims are poor and…
The Sokoto State Government, through its Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has started officially training boat drivers and operators in the state. This is part of their efforts to stop accidents during floods and avoid boat-related deaths. The training began after the state bought new equipment: motorized fiber boats that can carry 20 people and 1,000 life jackets to help save lives. These items were earlier checked by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, who was represented by his deputy, Alhaji Muhammad Idris Gobir. The inspection took place at the Sokoto Furniture Factory during a special event. Officials said the goal of the…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kaduna State branch, has rated the State Governor, Senator Uba Sani high over the approval of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for doctors under the payroll of the State. The Association said that the approval for the 100 per cent implemention of the 2024 CONMESS in the State is commendable. NMA made the commendations in a statement issued and signed by the state Chairman, Dr. Hassan Bala Salihu at the end of its Annual General Meeting held in Kaduna between 11th and 13th September, 2025. While applauding the state government for its strategic policies…
An unusual return of President Bola Tinubu from his vacation ahead of schedule has raised eye-brows across the political space. The unexpected statement announcing the end of a presidential working holiday was made Monday. It said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume official duties. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) disclosed this in a statement Monday. Onanuga recalled that the President departed for France on September 4, 2025, to spend part of his annual holiday and was initially…
The Oyo State Government has announced a vaccination campaign for over three million children as part of its plan to protect against measles and rubella. Rubella, also called German measles, usually causes a mild illness in children and adults. However, it is one of the leading causes of death among young children globally. It is not often reported because there isn’t enough monitoring. Dr. Muideen Olatunji, the Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, shared this information during a press briefing held in Ibadan on Monday. He said the vaccination campaign will run from October 4 to…
At least 1,600 women suffering from obstetric fistula have received free surgeries under the Federal Government’s Fistula-Free Programme (FFP) managed by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). Dr. Saka Agboola, Head of the Standards and Quality Assurance Unit at NHIA, revealed this during an interview with reporters in Ilorin on Monday. He explained that the initiative provides free surgeries, rehabilitation, and health insurance for women affected by obstetric fistula. “The government saw that the number of fistula treatment centres in the country was very small. That is why we increased them to 18 centres nationwide. Through this programme, more than…
Stellantis took part in the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) held in Algiers on September 5–6, 2025, showing its strong commitment to shaping the future of mobility and industry across Africa. The company had the honor of welcoming the President of Algeria and other top government officials to its exhibition stand. Their visit underlined the importance of regional cooperation and the growing role of the auto industry in Africa’s economic growth. The IATF 2025 was a major platform for dialogue, innovation, and partnerships. Stellantis used the opportunity to engage with stakeholders, business leaders, and policymakers to share its plans for greener,…
Two days of heavy rainfall in Zaria, Kaduna State, between Thursday night and Friday morning, have displaced more than 470 children and destroyed at least 270 homes in several communities. When reporters visited the affected areas on Saturday, the damage was heartbreaking. Walls made of mud had collapsed, farmlands were flooded, and children sat shivering under makeshift shelters in the cold morning breeze. “This is the worst flood I have ever seen,” said 70-year-old Mr. Bala from Magume community, whose house was swept away. “The water came so quickly. Before we knew it, it was inside our homes, carrying away…
The First Vice-President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, has raised alarm over the tough conditions doctors face in Nigeria. He warned that the country’s health system could soon collapse if urgent reforms are not carried out. In a statement, Olowojebutu said Nigerian doctors, though celebrated as lifesavers, are overworked, underpaid, and physically and emotionally drained while keeping a failing system afloat. He noted that Nigeria has over 220 million people but only about 24,000 licensed doctors, according to the World Health Organization. This means one doctor takes care of about 9,000 people, instead of the recommended…