The Lagos State Waterways Authority says preliminary investigation revealed that the boat accident in Ikorodu, which killed five persons, was caused by a damaged steering cable. It explained that the steering cable connected to the engine propeller cut off on motion, leading to a mechanical fault and making the captain to lose control. A statement […]
With its sprawling population, agricultural potential and commercial promise, Ibadan could rival Lagos as an economic hub. But there are many challenges to overcome. Ibadan, the city of brown rusty roofs, was once the capital of Western Nigeria. It’s now the capital of Oyo State. It was the driving force of change in the entire […]
Maiduguri — After 18 months of closure, commercial airline operations resumed yesterday at the Maiduguri International Airport. The airport was closed to commercial operations over a deadly Boko Haram attack on the 79 Composite Group of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base on December 2, 2013. The attack equally affected some facilities at the nearby […]
Maiduguri — The Maiduguri International Airport is to reopen for commercial flights Friday, nearly two years after it was shutdown, Deputy Governor of Borno State, Zanna Umar Mustapha, said yesterday. He said the first commercial flight would land at the airport on Friday, assuring that all arrangements had been put in place to ensure hitch-free […]