The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Tuesday, said it has commenced the enforcement of sanctions against five airlines (two international and three domestic operators) for various violations of Part 19 of the NCAA regulations.The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Mr. Michael Achimugu, disclosed this on
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by Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaThe recent suspension of local government chairmen and vice-chairmen in Edo State by the state House of Assembly, at the behest of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has generated significant public discourse.The controversy stems largely from the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi’s,
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by Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaArochukwu Day, celebrated annually on December 26, stands as a testament to the unity, cultural richness, and enduring heritage of the Arochukwu Kingdom.This day is not merely a calendar event but a sacred occasion that draws the illustrious sons and daughters of Arochukwu from over 200 colonies
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President Tinubu's federal government, through the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, has asked Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who was earlier directed to proceed on retirement, to continue as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) till March 2025, the Daily Trust reported.According to the newspaper, Director Press
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Students of the University of Abuja have rejected the decision of the federal government to rename the institution after former military leader Yakubu Gowon.Recall that the Federal Executive Council on Monday approved the renaming of the university.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this to State House
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A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti has granted N30 million bail to human rights lawyer, Dele FarotimiFarotimi, who was remanded in a correctional centre in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, arrived at the Magistrate Court premises around 9:45 am on Friday amid heavy security presence.According to a viral
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Nigeria Police have arrested eight people in connection with a stampede at a school funfair in Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria, that killed 35 children and seriously injured six others.The stampede occurred on Wednesday at the Islamic High School in Ibadan, Oyo State Police Command said.Thousands of people had gathered at
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The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said that the act of raining direct curses on individuals online constitutes cyberbullying and is a punishable offence.In a post on X.com on Friday, Adejobi stated that the act of targeting someone with harsh and abusive language online
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The Edo state Local Government Council Chairmen and Vice Chairmen on Wednesday rejected what they described as their purported suspension by the state House of Assembly, saying they will go ahead with their constitutional responsibility as Chief executive officers of their various councils.The chairman of Orhionmwon local government council, Deacon
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued the Edo State Government and the Police Force a 14-day notice to quit its secretariat in Benin City.In a statement signed by the NLC President and General Secretary, Joe Ajaero and Emmanuel Ugboaja, respectively, the 14-day working day ultimatum would expire on January
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