5 h. ago NCAA to sanction unlicensed airports, airstrips from January 2026

•Considers review of N30m permit fee   By Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that, starting January 1, 2026, all local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will be sanctioned. The declaration was made during the inaugural Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders Engagement, held in Lagos on Monday. The Director of Aerodrome […] The post NCAA to sanction unlicensed airports, airstrips from January 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Tinubu may sanction some Ministers over violation of procurement rules

Amidst growing abuse of the public procurement process, indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu may bring down the sledgehammer. read more Tinubu may sanction some Ministers over violation of procurement rules

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12 h. ago EFCC launches investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Riyals intercepted at Kano Airport

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate has launched investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and 200 Euros confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into […] The post EFCC launches investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Riyals intercepted at Kano Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tinubu may sanction some ministers over procurement violations

…Puts new threshold requests on hold …As MDAs get April 30 deadline to end 2024: procurement process Amidst growing abuse read more Tinubu may sanction some ministers over procurement violations

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15 h. ago EFCC Probes Discovery Of $86,500, 305,150 Riyals, €200 Cash At Kano Airport

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and €200 confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into […]

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16 h. ago NCAA may consider review of N30m airport permit fee, other charges

From Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may review the N30 million fee charged for airport permits, following stakeholders’ pleas for reduced costs to encourage investment. The NCAA also warned that, from January 1, 2026, local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will face sanctions. At the maiden Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders’ Engagement […] The post NCAA may consider review of N30m airport permit fee, other charges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago FG to sanction airports without permits starting January 2026

By Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that, from January 1, 2026, all local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will face sanctions. Speaking at the maiden Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders’ Engagement in Lagos on Monday, Godwin Balang, Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, said only a few of Nigeria’s 92 […] The post FG to sanction airports without permits starting January 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago FG to sanction local airports without valid permits from January 2026

…only few states with valid operational permits – NCAA The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that the Federal read more FG to sanction local airports without valid permits from January 2026

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26 h. ago 2026 AMAC Chairmanship: SDP’s Adamu Vows to Prioritise Education, Others

A frontline chairmanship aspirant under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) platform, Hon. Adamu Saleh Mohammed, has pledged to prioritise education, healthcare, and infrastructural development if elected to lead the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the forthcoming 2026 elections. During the formal declaration of his ambition in Abuja over the weekend, Hon. Mohammed lamented the […]

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40 h. ago Osun 2026: Oyetola tasks State APC stakeholders on common political goal

From Idu Jude Abuja The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged APC Chieftain and stakeholders in Osun State to work towards a common political goal to achieve desired results come 2027. In A strategic meeting held over the weekend with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, […] The post Osun 2026: Oyetola tasks State APC stakeholders on common political goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago We were treated like criminals – The unjust abuse of five Nigerian travelers in Cape Verde

Cape Verde advertises itself as a peaceful island paradise. What they don’t say is that at the Sal Airport, Nigerians read more We were treated like criminals – The unjust abuse of five Nigerian travelers in Cape Verde

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49 h. ago Wike Orders Crackdown On Illegal Hospitals After Pregnant Woman’s Death In Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a sweeping crackdown on unlicensed hospitals and unqualified medical workers operating within Abuja. The directive followed the death of a 35-year-old pregnant woman, Chekwube Chinagorom, during a failed caesarean section at Afolmi Hospital, a private clinic in Durumi that was later confirmed to […] The post Wike Orders Crackdown On Illegal Hospitals After Pregnant Woman’s Death In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Enugu Airport To Reopen Monday After Completion Of Emergency Repairs

The Federal Government has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, will reopen for flight operations on Monday, April 28, 2025, following the completion of emergency repairs. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, had earlier closed the airport after a critical rupture was discovered on a vital part of the runway. The sudden […] The post Enugu Airport To Reopen Monday After Completion Of Emergency Repairs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker

By Daniel Kanu Hon. Rotimi Makinde, who represented Ife Federal Constituency, Osun State in the 7th National Assembly, was the deputy chairman, Human Rights Committee in the Assembly. He was notable  for his great contributions in legislative matters. Makinde, an APC chieftain was in the forefront in the formation of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju […] The post 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago How thunderstorm delayed Air Peace aircraft from descending into Abuja airport 

Air Peace has clarified a recent incident involving its flight P47171 from Benin to Abuja on 25th April, 2025 during read more How thunderstorm delayed Air Peace aircraft from descending into Abuja airport 

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3 d. ago UTME: Senate to include funds for creation of more ICT centres across the country in 2026 budget

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has announced plans to include funding for the establishment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centres across all 774 local government areas in the country in the 2026 budget. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Senator Mohammed Muntari Dandutse (APC, Katsina South), made this known […] The post UTME: Senate to include funds for creation of more ICT centres across the country in 2026 budget appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Osun 2026: Market men, women endorse Adeleke for second term

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Market men and women under the association of Babalojas and Iyalojas of Osogbo and Olorunda Local Government Areas of Osun State, have endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term. They called on traders across the state to unite and be ready to ensure re-election of Adeleke to enable him continue […] The post Osun 2026: Market men, women endorse Adeleke for second term appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Many pastors perform traditional rites, hide from church members – Yul Edochie

By John Ogunsemore Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie said many pastors secretly engage in traditional rites to avoid being tagged fetish. He stated this in a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday. In January 2024, Edochie unveiled his online church, True Salvation Ministry (TSM), barely two years after revealing that God had called […] The post Many pastors perform traditional rites, hide from church members – Yul Edochie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Abia Govt Paid Airport Project Land Owners 100% Compensation – Commissioner

The Abia State government has explained that it paid land owners 100 percent compensation for their land for the ongoing Nsulu Airport Project in the state. The commissioner for Lands and Housing, Chaka Chukwumereije, clarified this to LEADERSHIP in the capital, Umuahia, while denying a report of false representation and exploitation in the payment. “The […]

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4 d. ago ‘Calabar residents taking risky boat rides to Uyo airport amid flight shortages’

By Chinelo Obogo    talktonelo@yahoo.com   Calabar, the Cross River state capital, is currently facing an air travel crisis. Persistent flight shortages have forced residents to undertake risky boat trips to Uyo, its closest neighbour, just to catch flights to other states. The challenge has lingered for a while as there are no airlines operating […] The post ‘Calabar residents taking risky boat rides to Uyo airport amid flight shortages’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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