86 m. ago Akwa Ibom international airport: Major boost for Nigerian tourism — Onung

NIGERIA’S newest aviation landmark, the Akwa Ibom International Airport in Uyo, has been recognised as a significant catalyst for the country’s tourism development. Recently designated as an international facility by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the airport is positioned adjacent to the state’s domestic terminal. It boasts cutting-edge aviation technology, five-star […]

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5 h. ago VIDEO: Ndume, Oshiomhole Clash During Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Screening

  Senators Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) and Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) clashed on Thursday in Abuja over the ambassadorial nomination of former presidential … Continue reading VIDEO: Ndume, Oshiomhole Clash During Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Screening The post VIDEO: Ndume, Oshiomhole Clash During Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Screening appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation has been asked to intervene in the exorbitant cost of domestic air tickets by effecting a fifty percent reduction in airport charges and auxiliary taxes. The House of Representatives which passed the resolution at Thursday’s plenary is hoping that this will translate to a significant reduction in […] The post Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

6 h. ago “I’m Not Leaving PDP, But Anything Can Still Happen” – Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has shut down rumours that he is planning to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). The rumour started after the PRP Publicity Secretary in Bauchi claimed the governor was secretly trying to join their party to escape the crisis in the PDP. But in […] The post “I’m Not Leaving PDP, But Anything Can Still Happen” – Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to cut aviation taxes by half and reduce airport charges read more Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

Economics

9 h. ago Viral Video: Lagos Police Arrest 13 For Allegedly Assaulting Inspector After Wrongly Accusing Him Of Theft In Oshodi

The Lagos State Police Command has seen a video circulating widely across various social media platforms showing an Inspector of Police being beaten, with a caption falsely alleging that he was caught stealing. The Command wishes to categorically clarify that the narration accompanying the video is false and misleading. (2) The Inspector in question is […] The post Viral Video: Lagos Police Arrest 13 For Allegedly Assaulting Inspector After Wrongly Accusing Him Of Theft In Oshodi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

9 h. ago Passengers stranded as United Nigeria grounds aircraft after bird strike

A United Nigeria bird strike has forced the airline to ground an aircraft, causing multiple flight cancellations and stranding passengers in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/passengers-stranded-as-united-nigeria-grounds-aircraft-after-bird-strike/

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9 h. ago United Nigeria Airlines’ operations disrupted after bird strike grounds aircraft

United Nigeria Airlines has announced that due to a bird strike on one of its operating aircraft, some flights across read more United Nigeria Airlines’ operations disrupted after bird strike grounds aircraft

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9 h. ago Lagos: Police arrest 13 suspects, sanction inspector over viral assault

The police in Lagos State have arrested thirteen suspects in connection with the physical assault of a police inspector who was accused of stealing in a viral online video.

Events

11 h. ago 13th Convocation: KWASU Rolls Out Milestones, Hails Gov. AbdulRazaq

Fifty – four (54) law graduates of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, comprising of the first and second sets have been called to the Bar this year. Similarly, the institution’s  fourth year medical students have resumed at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital ( KWASUTH), Ilorin. The vice chancellor of the University, Prof Shaykh […]

Politics

11 h. ago Federal Government Intervenes As Burkina Faso Holds On To NAF Aircraft, Personnel

The Nigerian Government has waded into the diplomatic row surrounding the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel currently being detained in Burkina Faso. This comes after the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, claimed the aircraft violated Burkinabe airspace, an allegation that NAF has strongly denied. […]

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12 h. ago VIDEO: Man who wanted to escape to US caught hiding between aircraft tyres at Ilorin Airport

Preliminary findings indicate that he tried to conceal himself between the tyres, believing the plane was heading to the United States.

Transport

13 h. ago LASU Management, Students Fume Over ‘Bandits Prank’ Video Shot Inside Varsity

The Lagos State University (LASU) community has been thrown into outrage following the circulation of a controversial prank video in which a group of young men dressed as armed bandits stormed the campus, sparking panic among students. The video, titled “Bandits Prank on Lasuites” and uploaded on December 5 by Datreez Entertainment TV, showed men […]

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14 h. ago Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian troops after ‘unauthorised’ landing 

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made what the country read more Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian troops after ‘unauthorised’ landing 

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14 h. ago Nigeria Steps Up Efforts For Release Of Detained Plane, Soldiers In Burkina Faso

The Nigerian government is making an effort to release the country’s military aircraft C1-30 carrying two crew members and nine soldiers that were detained in Burkina Faso, following an emergency landing of the plane in Burkina Faso, which the authorities in Ouagadougou claimed was a violation of the country’s airspace. This development was a sequel […]

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15 h. ago From vision to reality: CIAPS lauds FAAN MD on airport modernization drive

Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been awarded the Centre for International read more From vision to reality: CIAPS lauds FAAN MD on airport modernization drive

Transport

17 h. ago Students, management fume over ‘bandits prank’ filmed at Lagos varsity

A ‘bandits prank’ video filmed at Lagos State University sparks fury from students and management, leading to an apology and campus-wide backlash. Read More: https://punchng.com/students-management-fume-over-bandits-prank-filmed-at-lagos-varsity/

Politics

18 h. ago Police probe viral video of officer mobbed over theft allegation

The Lagos State Police Command is investigating a viral video showing a uniformed police officer mobbed by a crowd over an unconfirmed theft allegation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-viral-video-of-officer-mobbed-over-theft-allegation/

Events

20 h. ago Talon’s lucky escape, the tragedy of renegade presidents, Omisore and the pang of politics

Since last Sunday, when the attempted coup d’etat was foiled in the Republic of Benin, many individuals and governments have read more Talon’s lucky escape, the tragedy of renegade presidents, Omisore and the pang of politics

Politics

25 h. ago FG opens diplomatic talks with B’Faso over detained aircraft, soldiers

Nigeria begins diplomatic talks with Burkina Faso to secure the release of a detained Nigerian aircraft and its soldiers held for alleged airspace violatio Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-opens-diplomatic-talks-with-bfaso-over-detained-aircraft-soldiers/

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