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The Arewa Youth Leaders League (AYLL) has applauded President Bola Tinubu's choice of Festus Keyamo as Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.  In a statement signed by Usman Attah, the group said this strategic decision has yielded remarkable results, positioning Nigeria for greatness in the aviation sector. Attah said Keyamo's exceptional leadership has transformed the ministry, showcasing his commitment to excellence, transparency and accountability.  He noted that his vision for a safer, more efficient, and globally compliant aviation industry has earned him widespread acclaim. “Keyamo's tenure has been marked by remarkable achievements,” he said.  “Notably, Nigeria's global aviation compliance score has significantly improved, following the signing of the Irrevocable De-registration and Export Request Authorization (IDERA).  “This milestone, coupled with the Cape Town Convention Practice Direction, has propelled Nigeria's rating from 49% to 70.5% in jus...

The Civil Rights Advancement Crusade (CRAC) has commended Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff, for his exemplary leadership and transformation of the Nigerian Navy.  Under his visionary guidance, the group said the Navy has tackled maritime security challenges head-on, addressing crude oil theft, illegal refining, piracy, and sea robbery. In a statement signed by Samson Ogorry, the CRAC said Vice Admiral Ogalla's strategic approach has enhanced the Navy's capabilities, ensuring the safety of Nigeria's maritime domain.  According to him, the Operation Delta Sanity, initiated under his leadership, has significantly reduced illegal activities in the Niger Delta region, safeguarding the country's economic interests. Ogorry added that the Navy has exhibited exceptional professionalism, steadfastly upholding respect for human rights, prioritizing the welfare of personnel, and championing accountability.  The CRAC also acknowledges the Navy's i...

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has been facing intense criticism from certain quarters, but strong supporters, led by Dr. Abubakar Suleiman Akko, the Chairman of the Democracy Watch Initiative, Gombe State Chapter, has come out in his defence, giving reasons why the Governor has been single out for attacks.  Dr. Akko expressed dismay at the "unpalatable reports" in the media, describing them as "sponsored hatchet jobs aimed at rubbishing the achievements of the Bauchi State Governor."  He identified two main reasons for the attacks: Governor Mohammed's principled stand against federal policies, such as increasing petrol prices, and his efforts to unite opposition parties. "His principled stand against policies like increasing the price of petrol and associated oil resources in the last year and a half has put him in direct conflict with certain forces in the political space," Dr. Akko noted. The group observed that Governor Mohammed'...