The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Wednesday in Abuja, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation and collaboration in the regulation and oversight of aviation insurance in Nigeria. The MoU was signed by the Director-General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, and the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olusegun Omosehin. Najomo said the epoch-making event culminated from a long-standing collaborative relationship between the two regulatory institutions. He noted that the agreement reinforced a shared commitment to strengthening aviation safety, financial resilience, regulatory compliance, and the protection of the travelling public…
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has condemned the protesters in Benue for preventing the Presidential candidate of Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi from proceeding to the venue of his visit. Keyamo in a statement issued Wednesday said whether the protest was as a result of internal squabbles within the NDC or sponsored by the All Progressives Congress (APC) or any other rival party, this should not be part of our democracy. He noted: “(Yesterday’s (Tuesday) report of the prevention of the Presidential candidate of the NDC, Mr. Peter Obi, by some angry protesters from…
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has declined to comment on an alleged expenditure of N835,157,209.32 on the procurement of six official and operational vehicles. The payment was made on December 21, 2025, to Kaura Motors Nigeria Limited by the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The payment description stated that it was for the “supply of six official/operational vehicles for the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.” Sahara Reporters had reported the story earlier on Tuesday and hence the clarification from the ministry. Based on the total amount paid, the average…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Board, Hilliard Eta has called on anti-corruption agencies to investigate and prosecute the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubbakar for alleged bribery and misappropriation of $83.5 million. Eta, who is a former National Vice chairman of the APC made the call while addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja. The party chieftain who is a member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council clarified that he spoke as a private citizen and not as a member of council. He…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, supported by the Nigerian Air Force and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have demonstrated remarkable courage and fighting spirit by firmly holding their positions and successfully contained an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military location in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government of Borno State, on 7 September 2026. Acting Military Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni in a statement issued Tuesday said the terrorists launched the attack as troops continued ongoing counter-terrorism operations within the area. He noted that despite the intensity of the attack, the troops stood…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Osaretin Osagiede before Justice Olukayode Ogunjobi of the Lagos State High Court over an alleged N700 million fraud. Osagiede who was arriangedast Friday is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on unauthorised access to computer material and receiving stolen property to the tune of N700 million. The defendant, however, pleaded “not guilty” to the charge when the charge was read to him. In view of his plea, prosecution counsel, H.U. Kofarnaisa requested a trial date and urged the court to remand the defendant in a Correctional facility pending the…
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has pledged to support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in preventing illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse within Nigeria’s aviation sector. It argued that the integrity of pilots and engineers is closely linked to flight safety and national security. The association made the commitment during a courtesy visit by its President, Capt. Bunmi Gindeh, to the Chairman NDLEA, Brig-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd) at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking during the visit, Gindeh emphasised that the fight against narcotics and the preservation of aviation safety have become inextricably…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has urged the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to work closely with the 12 approved Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) to accelerate the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to qualified Nigerian shipowners. The move underscored the minister’s determination to end more than two decades of delays surrounding the disbursement of the fund and unlock a new era of growth, investment and job creation in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Oyetola, in a statement issued Sunday by his Special Adviser, Bolaji Akinola, said significant progress had been made in…
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 25 kidnapped victims during separate operations in Katsina and Zamfara States on Thursday. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja in a statement issued Friday said in Katsina State, troops of Sector 1, while conducting night patrol along Kwanar Kura in Sabuwa Local Government Area, made contact with terrorists and engaged them with overwhelming firepower. He added that the troops forced the terrorists to flee into the surrounding bushes. Danja noted that the troops pursued the terrorists along their escape routes and subsequently rescued two kidnapped victims who had earlier been abducted…
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued three kidnapped victims following a distress call from local residents on terrorist activities along the Dandume-Sheme Road in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State on September 3, 2026. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja, in a statement issued Friday said acting on the distress call, troops in collaboration with the personnel of the Nigeria Police swiftly mobilised to the scene and made contact with the terrorists, overwhelming them with superior firepower. He added that the terrorists fled in disarray into the surrounding bush abandoning their victims. Danja revealed…