Written by By Nnasom David The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has advised airlines to blacklist unruly passengers to serve as deterrent to others. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Mr. Michael Achimugu, gave the charge during a stakeholders meeting with domestic airlines in Abuja yesterday. The purpose of the engagement was to speak to … Continue reading “NCAA orders airlines to blacklist unruly passengers”
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Abuja — The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared that no amount of state brutality or political repression will silence the working class, insisting that every attack on its leadership only strengthened its resolve to resist anti-people policies. In a statement marking the first anniversary of the arrest and detention of its … Continue reading “State brutality can’t silence us — NLC”
By Olukayode Majekodunmi In a landmark judgment that sent seismic waves through Nigeria’s political landscape, the Supreme Court recently affirmed the financial and administrative autonomy of the nation’s 774 local government areas. The case, Attorney-General of the Federation v. Attorney-General of Abia State & 35 Ors., was widely celebrated as a decisive victory for constitutionalism … Continue reading “Behind the Victory: Justice Abiru’s cautionary dissent on LG autonomy”
…As 720,000 persons take own lives yearly globally By Sola Ogundipe On this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day, African governments have been tasked to adapt suicide prevention strategies, decriminalize suicide and invest in mental health care, even as civil society and communities are to recognise suicide as a public health and human rights issue, and … Continue reading “African governments tasked on suicide prevention strategies”
The person who shot dead right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk at a US campus event on Wednesday is still on the run, the university said. “We currently don’t have a suspect in custody. This is an ongoing investigation,” Ellen Treanor, a spokesperson for Utah Valley University, told AFP. AFP The post Charlie Kirk killer still at … Continue reading “Charlie Kirk killer still at large – University”
… As PTD Passes Vote of No Confidence on NUPENG Leaders The Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) has accused the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) of extortion and excessive levies collection within the downstream sector. This accusation came on the heels of a vote of no confidence … Continue reading “Association accuses NUPENG of extortion, excessive levies on tanker owners”
In a strongly worded joint statement, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have condemned the Federal Government’s plan to contract a fresh $1.75 billion loan from the World Bank, describing it as reckless, insensitive, and a betrayal of the Nigerian people. The two groups, representing … Continue reading “CNPP, Civil Society Groups Kick Against Tinubu’s $1.75bn World Bank Loan Plan, Warn of Rising Public Anger”
The Press Officer to the Ooni of Ife, Sodiq Lawal, has concluded plans to train no fewer than 500 Nigerians on practical communication skills, including news writing, copywriting, CV drafting, and project writing. The initiative, organised in partnership with Sam Socials and Dtruth Insights, is a four-week online training programme scheduled to commence on Friday, … Continue reading “Ooni’s Press Officer, Sodiq Lawal To Train Over 500 Nigerians On News Writing”
Publisher of The ELITES, Kemi Akinyemi has released the inspirational biography of Mrs. Delphine Olufunmilayo Meshida, an accomplished radiographer and matriarch of the Meshida family of Akure in Ondo State. The book is about a woman of substance and steel who defied all odds to achieve greatness and impact humanity through selfless service. This, indeed, … Continue reading “The ELITES Publisher Releases New Book On The Inspirational Life of Delphine Olufunmilayo Meshida”
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) today hosted the leadership and members of the Hotel Owners Forum Abuja (HOFA) at its Headquarters in Abuja, in a meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration, clarifying regulatory responsibilities, and charting a path for joint growth in Nigeria’s hospitality sector. The delegation, led by HOFA President Mr. Emeka … Continue reading “NIHOTOUR Meets HOFA Leadership to Strengthen Hospitality Sector Collaboration”