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Gov Eno Strengthens Ibom Air Fleet, Inspects New Airbus A220-300 in Quebec Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has conducted a pre-delivery inspection of Ibom Air’s latest brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft at the Airbus production facility in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada. The inspection marks another major milestone in the State Government’s ongoing investment in Ibom Air and its drive to expand the airline’s fleet, operational capacity and regional connectivity. The aircraft is the third brand-new Airbus A220-300 in Ibom Air’s current delivery programme and is expected to commence operations ahead of the 2026 Christmas and end-of-year travel season. Its…

By Augustine Martha Kwaada, Abuja Tinubu tasks inec, security agencies on peaceful, credible osun governorship poll President Bola Tinubu has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible governorship election in Osun State. The election, scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, will see 15 candidates compete for the state’s top political seat, including incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, and African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate Najeem Salaam. In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…

Airbus, SAMCO Back Ibom Air Expansion as Gov Eno Advances MRO Partnership in Canada MONTREAL, CANADA — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has intensified efforts to strengthen the State’s aviation sector, holding high-level meetings with SAMCO Group Europe and Airbus in Montreal, Canada, on the operation of the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, and the expansion of Ibom Air’s fleet. The engagements took place ahead of the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) of Ibom Air’s latest Airbus A220-300 aircraft and focused on developing the technical, maintenance and human-capital capacity needed to…

By Augustine Martha Kwaada,Abuja NUJ FCT Council Applauds Raphael Oni’s Appointment The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has commended the appointment of veteran journalist, Mr. Raphael Oni, as Special Assistant on Digital and Public Diplomacy to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye. The Council, in a congratulatory message signed by its Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, described the appointment as a positive step towards strengthening public diplomacy, digital communication, and effective engagement between the government and the public. According to the NUJ FCT Council, Mr. Oni’s extensive professional background spanning over 15…

By Israella Njasi,Abuja NPC DG, BEGINS ADMINISTRATION WITH STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT, The newly appointed Director-General of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Abuh Mohammed, has commenced his administration with a strategic engagement with the Commission’s Directors, charging them to strengthen collaboration, improve coordination and work collectively towards achieving the institution’s mandate. The meeting, held on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the NPC headquarters in Abuja, formed part of the new Director-General’s efforts to build a shared vision with the Commission’s leadership team and establish a foundation for effective service delivery. Addressing the Directors, Dr. Mohammed stressed the importance of unity, professionalism…

By Chiemeka Ugwowo, Abuja NPC RECEIVES NEW DIRECTOR-GENERAL, DR. ABUH MOHAMMED, PLEDGES STRONGER REFORMS The National Population Commission (NPC) has officially received its newly appointed Director-General, Dr. Abuh Mohammed, with a call for unity, innovation and improved efficiency in delivering the Commission’s mandate. Dr. Mohammed was welcomed at the Commission’s headquarters, where the Chairman of NPC, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, assured him of the full cooperation and support of Federal Commissioners, Management and staff. Yusuf said the Commission was ready to work with the new Director-General as a united team to strengthen coordination, enhance performance and ensure responsible management of resources.…

Donblaze sports Transcorp Hilton Abuja Unveils Padel Court, Champions Sports, Wellness and Luxury Experience Transcorp Hilton Abuja has unveiled a state-of-the-art padel court as part of efforts to expand its recreational offerings, improve guest experience and promote sports development in the Federal Capital Territory. The newly commissioned facility, unveiled on Saturday, complements the hotel’s existing sporting and wellness amenities, including tennis courts, volleyball facilities, a gym and other fitness services. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Hotels PLC, Mrs Uzoamaka Oshogwe, said the project was driven by feedback from guests who requested…

By Chiemeka Ugwowo, Lokoja Abujа-Lokoja expressway gridlock: motorists lament hours of hardship as maintenance work cripples movement Travellers and motorists plying the Abuja-Lokoja Expressway were left stranded for over four hours today following a severe traffic gridlock caused by ongoing maintenance work along the Banda Police Barracks axis. The construction company handling the project barricaded one lane of the expressway for minor repairs, forcing vehicles coming from both directions to converge at a single point. The situation quickly escalated as drivers struggled to give way, resulting in a complete standstill. The intervention of personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil…

By Chiemeka Ugwowo WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Demolish Egypt 6-2, Advance to Quarterfinals as Zambia Knock Out Malawi Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a dominant 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C fixture in Morocco. The Egyptians began the encounter brightly, creating the first chance of the game, but Nigeria quickly settled into the contest and took the lead through a penalty. Six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, stepped up and confidently converted from the spot, sending goalkeeper Habiba the wrong…

By Augustine Martha Kwaada,Abuja Tinubu approves massive salary boost for military personnel, junior ranks to get 80% increase President Bola Tinubu has approved a major salary adjustment for Nigerian Armed Forces personnel, with pay increases ranging from 30 per cent to 80 per cent as part of efforts to improve the welfare and morale of troops. The new salary structure, which takes effect from September 1, 2026, will benefit about 250,000 officers and soldiers across the country. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, senior officers above the rank of…