Over 80 drone applications under review, training centre in pipeline — NCAA
Stories by Dickson Omobola Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said it is in the process of approving a new aviation training facility for drone operators. NCAA’s Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engineer Godwin Balang, said the agency has chosen to be methodical to ensure the facility met all operational benchmarks. Balang, who spoke at the […]
JUST IN: Pep Guardiola’s mother dies from coronavirus
Pep Guardiola’s mother has passed away from coronavirus, Manchester City has confirmed. The Premier League champions confirmed the sad news on Monday that Dolors Sala Carrio had passed at the age of 82. City paid tribute to their manager on social media, saying: ‘Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this […]
Videos: Lagosians exercise on Gbagada expressway amidst coronavirus lockdown
Amidst the total lockdown in Lagos State to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, some Lagos residents were seen taking advantage of the time to get their body into shape. This is in spite of the social distancing order by the state’s government. In this video recorded by our correspondents, Rasheed Sobowale and David […]
Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria, unclear still ― UN
As FG launches One COVID-19 Basket Fund By Omeiza Ajayi The United Nations, UN, has expressed concerns about the effect and true magnitude of the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, saying it is yet unclear, and therefore the quality of response to the disease must match the scale of the crisis. UN Resident […]
Social distancing: Lagosians on Gbagada expressway keeping fit amidst lockdown
Photos below show Lagosians on Gbagada expressway keeping fit amidst lockdown on Monday morning.
Lockdown: Police Inspector allegedly kills man in Abia
By Ugochukwu Alaribe A Police Inspector who reportedly shot dead a civilian, along Ururuka Road, Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State, has been arrested by the Police. The policeman, simply identified as Stanley was arrested for shooting one Mr Chibuisi, while enforcing the lockdown in the area. Stanley was said to have tried to stop a […]
