Kaduna: FRSC records 350 road traffic crashes in 7 months
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna State Sector Command, says it recorded 350 Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) from January to July 2021, in the […]
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Capt. Hosa’s death left me heart-broken, demoralised – IBB
By Chimezie Godfrey Former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida(IBB) has said that the sudden death of Captain Idahosa Okunbo has left heart him heart- broken […]
NCAA refutes reports of Air Peace aircraft accident
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has categorically denied any reported air accident involving Air Peace or any other airlines, Mr Sam Adurogboye, the General […]
Eid-el-Kabir: 10 die in lone crash in Kwara
The Kwara Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have confirmed the death of 10 persons in a lone crash in the state. The […]
NEMA lauds Lagos, Ogun collaboration on traffic management
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has lauded the governments of Lagos and Ogun states for the support in resolving the traffic challenges being experienced […]
NIHOTOUR training will address skill gaps, unemployment- DG
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), has expressed optimism that its training programme would address the skill gaps in the nation’s Travel Tourism […]
COVID-19: UAE eases travel restrictions for passengers from Nigeria, S/Africa, India
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities in Dubai has announced a revision in procedures for travellers coming from the Republic of India, South Africa and […]
FG set to produce specialised maps to aid tourist navigation
The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, (NTDC) and the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation have reached an agreement to produce specialised map to aid […]
148 IDPs may miss 2021 UTME over SIM card issues
About 148 internally displaced persons (IDPs) at International Christian Centre (ICC) in Ohogua, Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo, may miss the 2021/2022 UTME […]
Ilorin International Airport beefs up security
The management of the llorin International Airport says it has put in place measures to nip any security threat in the bud. The Federal Airports […]
Cambodian capital Phnom Penh starts first full coronavirus lockdown
Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh started its first full Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown on Thursday, as it faces its worst outbreak of the virus since the pandemic […]
Arik Air wins Airline of the Decade 2010-2020 Award
Arik Air, Nigeria’s leading airline, has emerged the Airline of the decade 2010-2020 at the Travellers Award 2020 organised by publishers of African Travel Quarterly […]
COVID-19: Nigeria to ban flights from UAE, The Netherlands
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has threatened to ban flights from the UAE and The Netherlands as a reciprocal action. The taskforce said […]
INEC and the Creation of New Polling Units, By Jibrin Ibrahim
One of the realities of Nigeria is that every administrative decision or process is read as and understood as being political. Currently, INEC is […]
Persons with disabilities to collaborate with transport providers to enhance travel access
Disability Rights Advocacy Centre (DRAC), in collaboration with the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPwD) is set to collaborate with transportation providers to enhance […]
2021: Oyeyemi convenes first virtual meeting with transport stakeholders
Following the expiration of 2020 end of the year special patrol operations which lasted between 25 December, 2020 and 15 January, 2021, the Corps […]
All that Jazz about Stingy Men’s Association of Nigeria
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu I have just been consulted to become the National Grand Patron of the newly formed Stingy Men’s Association of Nigeria (SMAN). […]
FRSC boss warns against night travel
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has advised commercial drivers and private vehicle owners who indulge in night travel to […]
We will implement FG’s directive on travel ban — Immigration Boss
The Controller-General (CG), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammed Babandede, has said the Service will implement Federal Government’s directive on travel ban for passengers who […]
Story of my life: Marrying my own sister & turning sixty, By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
I cannot believe that I am the jolly good fellow of the birthday song. Not many blokes gave me any chance at all that […]
COVID-19: Why we soft-pedalled on travel ban — FG
The Federal Government says it has not imposed travel ban, particularly to and from UK, over the mutated strain of COVID-19. The government said it […]
FAAN assures air travellers of safety, comfort
As yuletide approaches, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has assured air travelers and other airport users that its network of airports across the country […]
How do I write a tribute for Sam Nda-Isaiah? By Is’haq Modibbo Kawu
It was a short post from Isiaq Ajibola, former COO of Media Trust, on the WhatsApp platform of the Northern Media Forum, that drew attention […]
WHO looks at possible ‘e-vaccination certificates’ for travel
The World Health Organisation does not recommend countries issuing “immunity passports” for those who have recovered from COVID-19, but is investigating the prospects of using […]
#EndSARS protesters storm Kubwa Expressway amid melee in suburb
The #EndSARS protests in the Federal Capital Territory continued Saturday for the second day despite the ban by the FCTA. Eye witnesses told […]