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Dr. Kayode Opeifa, a renowned transport management expert from Agege, Lagos, and former Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State, has been appointed by the Presidency as the new Managing Director of Nigeria Railway Corporation. According to his friends and family, the appointment is a testament to his dedication and expertise in transportation management. Dr. Opeifa, a former Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State, played a pivotal role in transforming the city’s transport sector, leading to a paradigm shift in the way Lagos operates as a mega city. His forward-thinking initiatives in public transportation were instrumental in improving the city’s mobility…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has unveiled a state-of-the-art maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility spearheaded by XEJet. Keyamo also announced plans to launch an aircraft manufacturing company soon. He said this at the groundbreaking ceremony of XEJet’s flight support and engineering hub launch in Abuja on Monday. “Very soon, we are going to return here for the groundbreaking ceremony of an aircraft manufacturing company.” The announcement aligns with the Federal Government’s aviation development agenda, as emphasized by Keyamo. He said, “This aligns with our administration’s vision to support local operators. We have been seeking to attract…

The emergency reconstruction of the Irrua-Ewu-Agbede Road in Uhunwonde/Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, being undertaken by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is nearing completion. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, who inspected the road with the Executive Director of Projects, Sir Victor Antai, expressed delight at the level of work on the road. He said that NDDC, as an interventionist agency, took up the challenge of reconstructing the road, which had become almost impassable for motorists over a long period. Ogbuku said: “This part of the busy Benin-Auchi road has not been motorable for a…

President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, held a closed-door meeting with a delegation of Ogoni leaders led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. Also present at the meeting was the Chief of staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari; the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; and other ministers and aides. The meeting came after a coalition of civil society organisations demanded an allocation of $1 trillion…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, swore in the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), six new Commissioners, Chairmen and members ofEdo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC), Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), and State Secondary Education Board (SSEB). Addressing the newly sworn in executives at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Edo State, Governor Okpebholo charged them to help him drive development and progress in the State, stressing that his administration is in a hurry to bring development. Harping on the unique qualities and capacity of the newly sworn in…

The first AI-focused university in the country, Wini University, is set to open in Epe, Lagos! The goal? To turn Africa into a major player in the global AI market while equipping Nigerian youths with cutting-edge skills in artificial intelligence. Inspired by Qatar’s AI university, which pulled in top talent from across the globe, this Nigerian project has been years in the making. It all started back in 2016 when a group of visionaries from Boston and Nigeria began laying the groundwork. Now, after rallying support and getting the green light from the National University Commission (NUC), the dream is…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured that the reconstruction of the failed sections of the Owerri-Port Harcourt Road between Umuapu and Umuagwo in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State will be completed before the rains set in. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, gave the assurance while inspecting the ongoing emergency rehabilitation at the boundary between Rivers and Imo states. The Executive Director, Projects, Sir Victor Antai, and other NDDC Directors accompanied him on the project inspection. Ogbuku expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the NDDC and urging it to urgently restore the…

The United States President Donald Trump, has signed an executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship—a right guaranteed by the US Constitution and affirmed by the Supreme Court more than 125 years ago. Trump on Monday issued a list of executive actions to start reshaping federal immigration and border policy, many of which are expected to face significant legal challenges. “As commander in chief, I have no higher responsibility than to defend our country from threats and invasions, and that is what I’m going to do,” Trump said in his inaugural address. The US government has long interpreted the US…

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring the United States’ intent to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing its alleged mismanagement of global health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks the second time Trump has ordered the US to disengage from the WHO. He first initiated the withdrawal in 2020, criticizing the organization’s handling of the pandemic, its failure to implement necessary reforms, and its inability to maintain independence from political influences by certain member states. Trump also highlighted financial disparities, condemning the “unfairly onerous payments” demanded of the United States compared to other nations. “China,…

Donald Trump administration officials shut down a mobile app designed for migrants to schedule appointments at the U.S.-Mexico border mere minutes after the new president took office on Monday, Jan. 20.  By disabling the CBP One app, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials effectively cancelled all pending appointments made by migrants without visas who were seeking entry into the United States through legal ports of entry.  This move marks part of a broader effort by the new administration to impose stricter measures at the border, despite a significant decrease in migration over the past six months.  According to CBP data, U.S. officials…