Nigeria's First Female Combat Pilot Dies At Age 23

Nigeria has suffered a great loss following the death of its first female combat helicopter pilot, Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, on Tuesday. Late Arotile's death came barely a year after she was winged as a combat helicopter pilot in the Air Force following the completion of her training courses at the Starlite International Training Academy, South Africa.

In a bid to achieve greater professional efficiency, the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has approved the appointments and redeployment of 37 generals and colonels to different formations and units with effect from July 20, 2020.This was disclosed by Sagir Musa, the Acting Director, Public Relations on Tuesday in a statement in Abuja, saying the shake-up was in line with the routine exercise aimed at reinvigorating the system. The posting and appointments include Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor from Defence Headquarters Department of Training and Operations to Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Minna as Commander.

Breaking: Ibrahim Magu Suspended As EFCC Chairman

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been allegedly suspended from office as the acting chairman of the anti-graft agency. Mr. Magu's suspension came on Tuesday, following the set-up of the Buhari administration to investigate allegations leveled against the EFCC boss including gross misconduct and other corrupt practices.

FG Announces July 31st As 5th US Evacuation Date

In a bid to help Nigerians stranded across the world following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government has on Monday announced that the date for the 5th Evacuation flight of citizens from the U.S has been set for July 31st, 2020.

FG Re-emphasise Restriction For Judges, Governor's Aides, Others At Airports

Following the reopening of airports and the scheduled resumption of domestic flights on July 8, 2020, the Federal Government has reiterated the restriction imposed on aides of state governors, judges, senior military officers, and members of the National Assembly from accessing the VIP space of the country's airports.

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