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Sam Adurogboye, a former General Manager of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, writes from Lagos Bird strike activity poses a challenge to aircraft operations worldwide. This will continue for as long as we have birds flying in the sky. They will. Their existence will remain a challenge, as their activities are inimical to smooth and safe aircraft operations. They are God’s creatures, which humanity will have to live with. The collisions between birds and aircraft occur mainly during takeoff and landing. Birds tend to pass aircraft for another bird and, as such, flock around the flying machines.…

The military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran is putting extreme pressure on energy markets. Although no major supply disruptions have been reported yet, the risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz pose a threat to the global economy if the conflict continues.Key figures: 20% of global oil consumption passes through the Strait of Hormuz Up to USD 147/barrel: a historic level that Brent crude could exceed in the event of a prolonged disruption. ‘A conflict limited to a few days or weeks – the most likely scenario at present – should have a limited impact. However, if the conflict…

Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a political support group of President Bola Tinubu, has received directives from the President to distribute rice nationwide in support of citizens observing Ramadan and Lenten fasts. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement, the exercise was aimed at strengthening “national unity and demonstrating compassion during a period that holds deep spiritual significance for both Muslims and Christians.” Uzodinma said the initiative demonstrated the President’s commitment to unity and compassion. “Ramadan and Lent are seasons that remind us…

The Republic of Togo has expressed interest in increasing its electricity purchases from Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company to meet rising demand and extend reliable electricity supply to newly connected customers nationwide. The request was made during a strategic meeting between the management of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo, the national electricity utility of the Republic of Togo. According to a statement by NDPHC, the delegation was led by the Director-General of the organisation, Débo-K’mba Barandao, who visited the company’s management team to strengthen existing cooperation and explore opportunities…

The Bayelsa State APC chairman, Dennis Otiotio-Odoni, says complaints by some party members about being sidelined are misplaced, insisting that relevance at the grassroots determines political influence. In this interview with LINUS EFFIONG, he speaks on party integration, relationship with Governor Douye Diri, the opposition ADC and more Some All Progressives Congress members have said they are being sidelined in the present scheme of things. They call themselves the old APC; are you aware of this feeling of disenfranchisement? I don’t understand what they mean by being sidelined. How? In the last congress that was conducted, were they not carried…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected cult leader, Akinwale Tomiwa, over alleged cult-related activities in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of the state. Tomiwa, who was described by the police as a notorious cult figure in the community, was also alleged to have been involved in the killing of a student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, identified as Ojo Peter. He had reportedly been on the command’s wanted list. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday. According to him, operatives of the command’s…

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates match point against Daniil Medvedev during their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day 12 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 15, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Jannik Sinner produced one of the most dramatic comebacks at the Indian Wells Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 7-6 and claiming his first title in the California desert. The turning point came late in the match. Down 0-4 in the second-set tiebreak, Sinner won seven consecutive points to seal the championship. With the win, Sinner became the…

Gospel singer Tope Alabi has mourned the death of veteran Nigerian gospel musician and “Darling Jesus’ crooner, Toun Soetan, describing her as “a true spiritual mother and a matriarch in gospel music.” Alabi made the tribute on her Facebook page on Sunday, expressing sorrow over the passing of the 73-year-old music icon. Late Gospel Singer, Toun Adetoun, and Tope Alabi…Photo Credit; Facebook/ Tope Alabi “Her life was a reflection of Christ, and her impact in the gospel music ministry will never be forgotten. She lived for Christ and preached Him through her life and music. “Though we will miss her,…

A 27-year-old trader, Ekene Ogbu, has been stabbed to death by suspected cultists in the Ojo area of Lagos State. The victim reportedly sold phones at the Alaba International Market. PUNCH Metro gathered that his sister, Irene Daniels, asked him to buy a drink at a location close to their residence on Olusegun Mustafa Street, Igbede New Site, Ojo. Ogbu was said to be on his way when suspected cultists, identified as Bonaventure, T-Cash, Sugar, Bona, Choco, among others, accosted him. Speaking to our correspondent, Daniels said she was pleading with the hoodlums to release her brother when Bonaventure allegedly…

I have spent time on the Third Floor of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where the press corps works. It is not a gentle place. The journalists there are seasoned professionals drawn from every region of the world: people who have reported wars, corruption scandals, and the fall of governments. They are interested in facts, not impressed by titles. They ask the question behind the question, and they do not move until they have an answer. When a Permanent Representative walks into that building to speak for 220 million people, the world watches. And so, on behalf of…