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Ibom Air Fleet Rises To Five As Eno Receives Airbus A220-300

adminSeptember 2, 2026

Akwa Ibom State’s aviation sector has received a fresh boost with the arrival of a new Airbus A220-300, bringing to five the number of aircraft acquired for Ibom Air under the administration of Governor Umo Eno. Eno formally received the aircraft with a water-cannon salute at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, as the State...

FG Plans 360km/h Lagos-Maiduguri Rail Link

adminSeptember 1, 2026

The Federal Government is considering a high-speed rail corridor linking Lagos with Maiduguri, a proposal that could significantly alter long-distance passenger and freight movement across Nigeria. Under the proposed arrangement, trains operating on the corridor could attain speeds of up to 360 kilometres per hour, according to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Olufunso...

🚨✈️ THE AIRPORT LIGHT THAT STANDS OUT… 👀💡

adminSeptember 1, 2026

With so many lights around an aerodrome, which one really stands out — and what is it telling pilots? 🤔 Let’s break it down. 👇 Meet the aerodrome beacon. 💡 It flashes. It repeats. It communicates. And from the ground, it may look just like another light. But its purpose is far more important than...

Karibi-George Strikes Gold for Nigeria, Books Miss World Top 40 Ticket

adminAugust 29, 2026

Nigeria’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George has given the country another reason to cheer at the 2026 Miss World contest, emerging Africa’s Top Model and earning an automatic place in the coveted Top 40. Karibi-George, the reigning Miss World Nigeria, secured the continental title on at the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest XVII in Vietnam, where contestants showcased their...

THE WINDSOCK — AN IMPORTANT VISUAL AID IN AVIATION

adminAugust 29, 2026

Meet the windsock—that simple-looking fabric tube you’ll often see near an airport runway. And here’s a fact many people don’t know: windsocks can come in different colours. They are not limited to orange. 👀 So, what does this simple visual aid tell us? 👇🏽 🔸 Wind direction: It gives a quick visual indication of the...

Nepal–Tibet Border Underwater As Deadly Floods Leave 469 Dead

adminAugust 28, 2026

Severe flooding has left communities along the Nepal–Tibet border submerged, with homes, roads and other properties swallowed by rapidly rising waters. Dramatic footage shows stranded residents taking refuge on rooftops and balconies as floodwaters cut off access routes and leave several communities isolated. According to AFP, at least 469 people have died, while hundreds remain...

Umahi Orders Arrest of Hartland MD, Seeks Recovery of Alleged N14bn

adminAugust 28, 2026

The Managing Director of Hartland Nigeria Limited is facing arrest after Works Minister David Umahi took action over the contractor’s unsatisfactory performance on an 11-kilometre section of the Benin-Onitsha Expressway. According to Channels Television, Umahi gave the directive during an inspection of road projects along the Agbor-Asaba-Onitsha corridor in Delta State. He said the contractor...

Karibi-George Secures Miss World Top 40 Spot After Africa Top Model Victory

adminAugust 28, 2026

Nigeria’s representative at the 2026 Miss World competition, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, has secured a place in the Top 40 after winning the Africa Top Model title. According to PUNCH, Karibi-George emerged victorious on Thursday during the ongoing Miss World Festival in Vietnam, giving Nigeria an early success at the international pageant. Her Africa Top Model victory...

Nigerian Designer Joins Nine African Creatives at London Fashion Showcase

adminAugust 28, 2026

Nigerian fashion designer Adedayo Ilori was among 10 African creatives who presented their work at the 2026 Africa Fashion Week London through the British Council’s Creative DNA programme. Ilori, founder of Lagos-based fashion label Dimeji Ilori, represented Nigeria alongside designers from Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe at the London showcase. The other participants...

Tekno Credits Other Nigerian Legends in Afrobeats’ Evolution

adminAugust 28, 2026

Nigerian singer Augustine Kelechi, popularly known as Tekno, has called for wider recognition of the musicians and musical traditions that contributed to the development of Afrobeats, arguing that the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti should not be regarded as its sole originator. Pulse Nigeria reports that Tekno made the remarks during a recent interview on Hot 97,...

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