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By Peter Omopo Passengers on several United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) routes were left stranded and visibly frustrated on Thursday after a bird strike forced the grounding of one of the carrier’s aircraft, leading to widespread flight cancellations across its network. At the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, crowds of aggrieved passengers were seen protesting the disruptions. A video obtained by our correspondent showed travellers confronting airline staff and alleging poor communication and neglect. Another clip captured the spokesperson for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, addressing the irate passengers in an attempt to calm…

By Peter Omopo The Paramount Ruler of Idoma Worldwide, Dr. Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji (Agaba-Idu), has been formally installed as the Chancellor of the Federal University, Otuoke, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The ceremony, held on Thursday at the institution’s main campus, formed part of events marking the university’s second combined convocation, which also featured a convocation lecture. In his inaugural remarks, the new chancellor expressed gratitude for the honour and promised to bring integrity and dedication to the position. “I shall serve with openness, goodwill, and a genuine desire to make this institution a home of excellence…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Submission is not a sign of weakness but a path to peace, wisdom, and strength. In the home, it creates an atmosphere of love and respect, where each person values the other. In relationships and friendships, submission helps us listen, forgive, and show grace. Fulfilling the Scripture that says, “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Ephesians 5:21). When we choose humility over pride and understanding over conflict, we build bonds that honour God. In marriage, submission reflects partnership, husbands and wives serving and honouring each other in love, just as Christ demonstrated. In…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Thailand, with plans to elevate bilateral ties into a full strategic partnership spanning political, economic and cultural cooperation. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir. The announcement followed Tuggar’s bilateral meeting with his Thai counterpart, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, held on the sidelines of the relaunch of the Thailand–Africa Initiative in Bangkok. During the meeting, Tuggar congratulated Sihasak on his recent appointment and conveyed Nigeria’s condolences over national tragedies in…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Government of France have entered into a new tax administration partnership, weeks before Nigeria formally transitions to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in January 2026. The agreement was sealed in Abuja between FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, and the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier. Details of the Memorandum of Understanding were contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Adedeji’s Special Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi. Signed at the French Embassy, the pact places FIRS in a formal working relationship with the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP), France’s…

By Peter Omopo A mild drama unfolded at the Senate on Wednesday as Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) openly protested the withdrawal of his police orderly, describing the enforcement of the Federal Government’s new security directive as “selective and unfair.” Raising the matter during plenary, Ningi told his colleagues that his only police aide had been withdrawn in line with the directive issued by the Presidency and the Inspector-General of Police to redeploy officers from VIP protection to core security operations. The directive is part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader reforms aimed at repositioning the Nigeria Police Force, addressing manpower…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, as the pioneer Chairperson of its newly established ECOWAS Business Council (EBC), a strategic platform aimed at boosting private-sector participation, financial stability, and economic resilience across the region. The announcement was made by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, during the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers held on Wednesday in Abuja. Touray said the council will serve as a hub for mobilising intra-regional investments, deepening economic integration, and enhancing collaboration between ECOWAS institutions, member states, and private-sector actors. “We…

By Peter Omopo The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will on Friday elevate Governor Seyi Makinde’s elder brother, Olumuyiwa Makinde, alongside eight other chiefs in the Otun Olubadan line. Makinde, a prominent Ibadan-based lawyer, will be promoted from Aare Onibon to Gbonka Olubadan, while renowned businessman and engineer Dotun Sanusi will advance from Ajia to Bada Olubadan. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Olubadan’s media aide, Adeola Oloko, who disclosed that the ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the Oke-Aremo Palace in Ibadan North Local Government Area. Members of the Olubadan-in-Council…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has formally entered into a partnership with the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON) to provide free legal services to indigent residents across the Council area. This initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to promoting access to justice, protecting vulnerable populations and enhancing community welfare. The Executive Chairman, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, who represented by the Council Manager, Mr. Abiodun Oshineye, stated that collaboration with the Legal Aid Council represents a significant step toward ensuring that all residents regardless of economic status can obtain timely, reliable and professional legal assistance. He emphasized that…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Each day we’re given just enough: enough strength, enough hope, enough guidance, enough grace to take the next step. “Our daily bread” reminds us that we don’t need to have everything figured out at once. We don’t have to carry tomorrow’s worries on today’s shoulders. Just as bread nourishes the body, God’s presence and provision nourish the soul. Even when the day feels heavy or uncertain, trust that what you need for today has already been placed within your reach. * One day at a time. * One blessing at a time. * One miracle at…