Ken Okeke Air Peace has continued to set the pace and revolutionize aviation business in Africa. The airline, which is arguably Nigeria’s leading airline, and West and Central African’s largest carrier proudly marks the first anniversary of its Lagos-London route, reflecting on a year of exceptional service, strategic partnerships, and significant contributions to the Nigerian aviation industry. This milestone not only marked the airline’s expansion into the European market but also signified a monumental achievement for Nigerian aviation. One year later, Air Peace’s London service has become a symbol of excellence, offering competitive fares, top-tier service, and a bespoke…
Author: Orientalnews Staff
Tunde Bakare The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo has felicitated with the Chief Servant of the state, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, and the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid-El-Fitr. The Eid-El-Fitr marks the successful end of this year’s Ramadan fasting. Hon. Fanwo, in a Sallah message on Sunday, charged the Muslims to maintain the good deeds as taught and practised during the Holy month of Ramadan. “You shouldn’t forget the important lessons of the Ramadan, which includes improving bond with one another and the less privileged in our society. Endeavour to show…
Joyce Onwuka The National Assembly has been asked to probe the death of Mrs Lydia Idowu Adedipe said to have been subjected to unprofessional medical attention by officials of the country’s premier University Teaching College, Ibadan. Family sources said medical workers at UCH watched Mrs Adedipe died in pain on Wednesday March 28 failing to provide the necessary medicare at least to prolong her life. She died of ovarian cancer, a terminal disease but she was subjected to unnecessary cultural, psychological and financial exploitation by the medical staff. After paying millions of naira, she was kept in a filthy…
Moses Ofodeme Former Lagos State Governor and Minister of Power, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has called for review of training of lawyers to make them become proficient advocates. Speaking at the Body of Benchers Annual Lecture (BOBAL 2025), Fashola, who is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) took time to reflect on the theme of the lecture, “HALF A CENTURY OF THE BODY OF BENCHERS, THE PAST, THE PRESENT, AND THE FUTURE OF MAINTAINING THE ETHICS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN NIGERIA.” Though he touched on various issues affecting the legal system in Nigeria, he recommended that post university…
Joseph Bakare The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has disclosed the recovery of over $4.85bn from the disclosures of $8.26bn made in its 2021 oil and gas report. The Agency however revealed that revenue-generating Agencies currently owe the government a total sum of N9.3tn in unremitted liabilities. The NEITI noted that this amount revealed in its 2023 industry report would cover approximately 72 per cent of the Federal Government’s projected budget deficit of N13tn for 2025. The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, gave the update at a briefing to provide more information to the public on…
Vincent Ezenagu Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) OC Orbih, Zonal Coordinator Zone ‘A’, paid his first official visit to the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command today, March 26, 2025. During the visit, The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller EJ Edelduok, extended a hearty welcome to him and presented a report highlighting the command’s achievements since she assumed leadership. The report underscored the Command’s efforts in revenue generation and trade facilitation. ACG Orbih emphasized the importance of synergy between the Command and stakeholders, as well as diligence amongst Officers. He encouraged officers to maintain a high level of professionalism and…
Yemisi Izuora Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony O. Elumelu, has been appointed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth, convened by IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva. Elumelu, Africa’s leading advocate of entrepreneurship and whose Foundation has funded, mentored and trained over 25,000 African entrepreneurs since 2015, champions entrepreneurship as the engine for the economic transformation of Africa. A self-made entrepreneur, Elumelu’s embracing of entrepreneurship is fundamental to his concept of Africapitalism, his belief that Africa’s private sector can and must play a leading role in the continent’s development, making long-term…
Tunde Bakare The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has urged the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA and civil society organisations to strive towards enhancing their involvement in the anti-corruption fight. The call was made on Thursday, March 27, 2025 by the Acting Director, Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Bawa Usman Kaltungo when the leaders of Barnawa and Kaduna branches of the NBA alongside those of civil society organization, Corruption Trackers Initiative, CTI, North West Zone, paid him a courtesy visit. “The EFCC is not an island unto itself. It needs the active involvement of professional bodies such as…
Roland Iwuchukwu In the spirit of the Ramadan season and promoting harmonious coexistence within the Tincan Island Port Command, the Customs Area Controller, Frank Onyeka, hosted a special Ramadan Dinner for a diverse group of stakeholders at the Command’s headquarters on Wednesday. At the event, Comptroller Onyeka highlighted that Ramadan is a time for reflection, self-discipline, and compassion. He explained that the purpose of the event extended beyond providing food, but aimed at fostering open dialogue and mutual understanding. “This dinner is a way to show solidarity with our Muslim brothers and sisters during this sacred month. It’s an…
Francesca Odimgbe Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolences to the Nigerian Tribune Newspaper, on the passing of its Editorial Board Chairman, Prof. Wale Are Olaitan. He described the death of Prof. Olaitan, a distinguished member of the Editorial Board for more than three decades, as a colossal loss to the Nigerian Tribune and the media industry in Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Prof. Olaitan, a highly respected columnist, was among those who shaped the country’s socio-political sphere through…