By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced a comprehensive review of its Personnel Licensing (PEL) examinations to improve the quality of assessments for aviation professionals and ensure that examination questions reflect changes in regulations, technology and operational requirements. The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, announced this on Monday, October […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities has recommended the dismissal of a petition against Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and its Managing Director, Dr. Osahon Okunbor, after its investigative subcommittee reported that the allegations of financial impropriety, improper contract implementation and neglect of surveillance personnel were not substantiated by the […]
By George Ozalla The Senate has resolved to investigate budgetary allocations for the maintenance of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft following a reported crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which the motion before the chamber said claimed 25 lives. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Air Force, Senator […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced a comprehensive review of its Personnel Licensing (PEL) examinations to improve the quality of assessments for aviation professionals and ensure that examination questions reflect changes in regulations, technology and operational requirements. The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, announced this on Monday, October […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Hon. Dozie Nwankwo, popularly known as Onye Ndozi, has congratulated Chief Pharm. Dr. Ifeanyi Eric Okoye, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Juhel Nigeria Limited, on his inauguration as President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). In a congratulatory message released by Onye Ndozi Media, Nwankwo, APGA senatorial candidate for Anambra […]
By George Ozalla The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the eight-count criminal charge filed against Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of presenting himself as the Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), following the Federal Government’s decision to prosecute him afresh before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). […]
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) has honoured the Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) Attah John Onoja, with its Outstanding Operational Commander’s Award for his leadership and efforts to combat illegal mining in Nigeria. The award was presented on […]
Point Blank By Chukwudi George Ozalla It breaks my heart when I regularly see hot soup poured directly into nylon bags, and when I see moi-moi and other foods tied in nylon and placed in boiling water to cook. The same concern comes when hot rice, beans, stew and other meals are packed in ordinary […]
By George Ozalla Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against technical glitches, unexplained delays and manipulation of the electoral process, insisting that Nigerians would not accept any attempt to undermine their votes in the 2027 general elections. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), gave the […]
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to increase investment in mental healthcare, improve access to treatment and protect people living with mental health conditions from discrimination, neglect, violence and other human rights abuses. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu (SAN), made the call […]
