98 m. ago Police arrest five suspects over killing of four Edo farmers

The Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested five suspects who were allegedly involved in the killings of farmers in two separate communities in the State. Recall that two persons were killed in Eware Community in  Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State  on Thursday by suspected Fulani  herdsmen, and two Read More

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2 h. ago New Commercial Airlines Set For Takeoff As NCAA Approves 5 AOCs In 1 Year

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that in one year, it has approved Air Operating Certificates (AOCs) for five applicants. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting, chaired by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Lagos on Friday, the director-general of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, said during the process of approving […]

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2 h. ago Arik Air receives Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 award

By Chinelo Obogo Arik Air has received the Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 awarded by the Joint Consultative and Negotiating Council (JCNC), an amalgam of the four existing trade unions in the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The award was presented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace […] The post Arik Air receives Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Oyo Gov’t Flags Off Health Insurance Scheme For 10,000 Primary School Pupils

Oyo State government has officially flagged off the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. The children, enrolled from 90 schools across 18 local government areas of the state were presented their Insurance scheme ID cards on Thursday at the Ibadan Civic Center, Idi-Ape in Ibadan by the Deputy Governor, […]

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4 h. ago Ekiti to review emergency law, establish LG disaster committees

Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye on Friday disclosed the state government’s plan to review the law establishing the State Emergency Management Agency to accommodate local government emergency management committees. Afuye said the planned holistic review of the law would ensure the effective management of natural disasters from the grassroots to the state level, Read More

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5 h. ago Foreign airlines must patronise local caterers or face summer schedule rejection – Keyamo

By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has issued an ultimatum to foreign airlines operating in the country to patronise local catering services or risk having their summer flight schedules rejected. The statement was made during a stakeholders meeting focused on “Transforming the Aviation Industry” held in Lagos on Friday. […] The post Foreign airlines must patronise local caterers or face summer schedule rejection – Keyamo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker

Tribune Online Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have insisted that Mrs Mojisola Meranda remains Speaker of the parliament and has not resigned. Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker Tribune Online

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6 h. ago FCCPC Orders MultiChoice To Halt DStv, GOtv Price Increase Pending Investigation

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria to maintain the current subscription prices for its DStv and GOtv services. This will remain in effect until an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed price hike is concluded. The directive was issued after MultiChoice requested an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before […] The post FCCPC Orders MultiChoice To Halt DStv, GOtv Price Increase Pending Investigation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago AGILE project delivers 60 new schools in Kaduna in eight months

From Sola Ojo, Abuja In a significant boost to the education sector in Kaduna State, the Adolescent Girls Initiative Learning Enhancement (AGILE) project has delivered 60 new schools from scratch across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state within eight months. The AGILE project in Kaduna State is being implemented by the Federal Ministry […] The post AGILE project delivers 60 new schools in Kaduna in eight months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Keyamo threatens international airlines over local caterer patronage

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has threatened to reject the summer schedule of foreign airlines that refuse to patronize local caterers for outboard meals. The minister made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting on ‘Transforming the Aviation Industry’ held in Lagos on Friday. Keyamo expressed his dissatisfaction with international airlines for Read More

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7 h. ago Passengers Face Flight Delay As Multiple Bird Strikes Hit Air Peace Aircraft

Air Peace Airlines has asked its passengers to expect flight disruptions as it suffered three bird strikes in 24 hours on Friday. In a press statement by the head of Corporate Communication of the Airlines, Dr Ejike Ndiulo, it said it has, however, commenced requisite inspections and maintenance procedures to ensure that the affected aircraft […]

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7 h. ago Nigerian Air France passengers diverted to Togo will return tonight – NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has given an update on the passengers who were diverted to Lome in Togo by Air France, following bad weather experienced by the airline in Abuja on Thursday. On his X handle on Friday, NCAA spokesman, Michael Achimugu said the 55 passengers were housed by the airline in a four-star Read More

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7 h. ago Nigerian Air France passengers in Togo to return tonight – NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has given an update on the passengers who were diverted to Lome in Togo by Air France, following bad weather experienced by the airline in Abuja on Thursday. On his X handle on Friday, NCAA spokesman, Michael Achimugu said the 55 passengers were housed by the airline in a four-star Read More

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7 h. ago Keyamo to reject summer schedule of airlines that fail to patronise local caterers

Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development has threatened to reject summer schedule of foreign airlines who refuse read more Keyamo to reject summer schedule of airlines that fail to patronise local caterers

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8 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen

Tribune Online BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen The Supreme Court has declared the local government election held on October 5, 2024, by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission invalid. BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Abia residents protest excessive electricity bills, petition NERC

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   Residents of Evina axis, a suburb of Aba, in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State, have protested what they described as crazy bills from Aba Power and have therefore petitioned the Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) for intervention. In a petition addressed to the officer in charge, NERC […] The post Abia residents protest excessive electricity bills, petition NERC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Air France leaves Nigerian passengers stranded at Lome after diverting flight 

Festus Keyamo has called Air France out for leaving several passengers at Lome after diverting the flight. Keyamo, in his X handle. read more Air France leaves Nigerian passengers stranded at Lome after diverting flight 

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12 h. ago Policemen reject N1m bribe, rescue children from traffickers in Imo

The Police Command in Imo has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two stolen children in separate operations. The read more Policemen reject N1m bribe, rescue children from traffickers in Imo

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13 h. ago Sacked council officials disrupted PHC services Wednesday — Osun govt

Tribune Online Sacked council officials disrupted PHC services Wednesday — Osun govt OSUN State government, on Thursday, said medical services in some primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in the state were disrupted on Wednesday after some court-sacked local government officials invaded their centres unlawfully. The government said the development created an atmosphere of apprehension for medical personnel and patients due to the unauthorised visitation. Special Adviser to the […] Sacked council officials disrupted PHC services Wednesday — Osun govt Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Excitement Builds As 3rd ECOWAS – Abuja Int’l Marathon Holds Saturday

The vibrant city of Abuja is set to host the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the ECOWAS – Abuja International Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, March 1st, 2025. This year’s event, themed “Run for Unity and Integrity,” is expected to attract thousands of runners from across the region and beyond, with a total prize pool of […]

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