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*Targets Regional Flights By Year's End By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu Air, on Tuesday, received the vital Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), a development it described as a significant step in the realisation of Governor Peter Mbah’s vision to position Enugu as a regional hub for commerce, logistics, and aviation in West and Central Africa. Presenting the AOC to Enugu Air’s Accountable Manager/CEO, Captain Tolu Ita, at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, the agency's Director General (DG), Captain Chris Najomo, described the development as historic in the Nigerian aviation industry, noting that Enugu Air…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Constituents in Ikole constituency I in Ekiti State have reiterated their belief in the candidacy of Michael Ogunsakin, also known as Omiko, as their best representative in the House of Assembly of the state. “Why is Omiko our choice? It is simple. We believe in him. We believe in his capacity, his leadership, and his commitment to the progress of our constituency. “We know that Omiko has the ability to represent us well. We believe he will bring meaningful development to Ikole constituency I and ensure that the voice of our people is heard clearly in…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Commissioner of Police (CP), Enugu State, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has received a team responsible for the credentials and physical screening exercise of successful applicants from Enugu State in the ongoing nationwide recruitment of 50,000 police constables. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Enugu State Command, Daniel Ndukwe, Giwa charged the team to adhere strictly to the ethos of the exercise and conduct the screening with utmost integrity, fairness, and transparency, so as to make the Police Service Commission (PSC), the Nigeria Police Force, and the nation at large proud. The team assured…

*Promotions Coming By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan It appears there is a new lease of life for staff members of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) after the strike embarked upon by the workforce early this year as FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has approved the confirmation of appointment of 1,659 of the staff members. Lack of career progression was one of their core complaints ahead the paralyzing strike,called off after the Minister finally sat down to negotiate with union leaders. The 1,659, whose appointments were confirmed were among the 2,281 who sat for the confirmation examination conducted by the FCT Civil…

By our reporter Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) chapel, has saluted Nigerian women, saying they continue to make invaluable and tangible contributions in various spheres of national life. Joining the global community to commemorate today's International Women's Day, themed 'Give to Gain', Chairperson of the chapel, Ngozi Ufomba Uloma, in a statement she personally signed, a copy of which was made available to People&Politics, lauded "our remarkable women members" who, she stressed, embody the theme. She emphasized: "By giving their best, leveraging their skills, and pursuing excellence, women gain recognition, opportunities, and success. Your dedication…

*Wife Killed *Reportedly Goes Into Hiding Mojtaba Khamenei --the expected next Supreme Leader of Iran— was reportedly wounded in an Israeli air strike. The son of Iran’s slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei survived an assassination attempt made by Israel during the devastating launch of Lion’s Roar military operation 28 February this year. which occurred in tandem with the US’s Operation Epic Fury, Times of Israel reported yesterday. Other strikes in the joint military attack killed his father and roughly 40 other high-ranking Islamic Republic leaders. Also killed was Mojtaba’s wife, Zahra Haddad Adel, who came from a family long associated with…

*Community Smells A Rat *Gov Alia Reacts By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Fresh round of bloodletting rocked Benue State as heavily armed men suspected to be killer herdsmen attacked Jato-Aka, Mbachon, and Tse- Yough settlements of Yaav council ward, Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, leaving about 27 persons dead and several others bleeding with various degrees of injuries. Many of the latter are presently receiving medical attention in an unidentified hospital in Jato-aka with scanty information on their response to treatment. President General (PG), Kwande United People's Organization (KWUPO), Simon Aloko Nachi, who disclosed these while reacting to…

*Roads, Other Infrastructure Ok, But Cannot Tackle Joblessness, He Says From Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri A prominent Niger Delta activist and traditional chief of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief (Dr) Mulade Sheriff, has called on the Delta State Government to urgently adopt large-scale industrialisation as a strategy to tackle rising unemployment and worsening socio-economic challenges confronting the state. Sheriff, who took the position in a statement issued to journalists in Warri, expressed concern over what he described as the alarming rate of youth unemployment across Delta State, warning that it poses potential security threats, if not addressed. While commending State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori…

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERS S/N /NAME /MISSION APPROVED SENATOR GRACE BENT: LOME-TOGO SEN. ITA ENANG: SOUTH AFRICA IKPEAZU VICTOR: SPAIN NKECHI LINDA UFOCHUKWU: TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL MAHMUD YAKUBU: QATAR PAUL OGA ADIKWU: THE VATICAN CITY HOLY SEE VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS: THE PHILIPPINES MR. RENO OMOKRI: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO HON. (ENGR.) ABASI BRAIMAH (FMHR): BUDAPEST, HUNGARY MRS. ERELU ANGELA ADEBAYO: PORTUGAL BARR. OLUMILUA OLUWAYIMIKA AYOTUNWA: TOKYO, JAPAN RT. HON. UGWUANYI IFEANYI LAWRENCE: ATHENS, GREECE BARR. CHIOMA PRISCILLA OHAKIM: WARSAW, POLAND AMINU DALHATU: UNITED KINGDOM, UK LT. GEN ABDULRAHMAN BELLO DAMBAZAU: BEIJING, CHINA HON.…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi About nine months after a devastating terrorist attack on Yelwata town in Guma Local Government Area (LGA), Benue State, in which over 200 residents, including entire families, were massacred, some in their sleep, life is slowly returning to the area. Already, the State Government has commenced the process of resettling affected victims of the town who were moved to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, by engaging in ongoing construction of permanent residential housing units for them. At the last count, 45 of 62 units are in various stages of completion. A visit to Yelwata town by…