The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has advocated equitable pricing for Nigerian travelers. To this end, he urged Air France-KLM to consider offering lower-priced ticket fares to ensure parity with fares in neighbouring regions. Keyamo in a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser o Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to fostering partnerships within the travel industry. He further emphasised the government’s open-door policy and willingness to collaborate with airlines to enhance travel accessibility and affordability for all Nigerians. The minister stated this during a courtesy visit by Air France-KLM. The delegation led by…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it would commence the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the Edo and Ondo states to enable eligible citizens who are not registered voters to do so ahead of the governorship elections. The Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the second regular quarterly consultative meeting with political parties. He said the exercise would take place in 192 Ward registration centres in Edo State and 203 centres in Ondo State, in addition with State offices in Benin City and Akure, making a total of 397 walk-in registration…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has inspected recently installed facilities at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport aimed at enhancing the experience of pilgrims embarking on the 2024 Hajj. The minister was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, FAAN’s directors and the Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila a.ka Kawu and other dignitaries. Speaking during inspection, Keyamo outlined three critical requests aimed at enhancing the efficiency and functionality of the airport. The minister…
The first man to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died two months after the operation, the hospital which carried out the procedure has said. Richard “Rick” Slayman, 62, was suffering with end-stage kidney disease before undergoing the operation in March. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) said on Sunday there was no indication his death was a result of the transplant. Transplants of other organs from genetically modified pigs have failed in the past, but the operation on Mr Slayman was hailed as a historic milestone. In addition to kidney disease, Mr Slayman also suffered from Type 2 diabetes…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 75-year-old grandpa, Jibril Audu was on Friday 10th May arrested with 7.5 kilograms of cannabis at Oke-asa village, Ijero-Ekiti, Ekiti state during a raid operation. The operatives of the agency also arrested a 70-year-old grandma, Tikwase Nytor with 15.6kg of the same substance on Thursday 9th May during a raid operation at Achusa and International Market road, Makurdi, Benue state. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday also revealed that the agency.intercepted three trailer loads of opioids comprising 3.5 million pills and 344,000 bottles of…
Security agents and hunters have rescued students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara have kidnapped by bandits. TheHintsNews reports that bandits had on Thursday night invaded the school in Okene and abducted some students. The bandits swooped on the university around 9pm while the students were reading for their upcoming exams. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo in a statement issued Sunday said local vigilante men and security agents engaged the kidnappers in a fierce shootout. He added that in the ensure gun battle, the kidnappers succumbed to superior firepower and escaped with gun wounds, leaving…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command has intercepted 177 Sacks and 61 Kegs of 25 Litres containing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) along Isalu Creek Badagry Waterway en route Benin Republic. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Paul Bamisaiye said the seizure was made possible by a joint patrol team on credible intelligence. Bamisaiye, while addressing newsmen at the command headquarters on Friday said the action of the smugglers contravened Section 245 & 254 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023. He warned smugglers to desist from their wicked acts or risk arrest, as the command has zero tolerance for smuggling.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Governor of Rivers state, Siminilayi Fubara is actively and vehemently precipitating his own impeachment through his actions, conduct and infantile comments. The party pointed out that if his declaration that the House of Assembly was non-existent was based on the fact that the 27 members who decamped from PDP to APC have lost their seats, then Fubara was sorely misled. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka stated this on Friday while addressing a press convention in Abuja. He argued that the 27 Assembly members did not lose their…
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali has disclosed that the University of Transportation, Daura, has been enlisted and incorporated amongst tertiary institutions qualified for next year’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Alkali made this known during his visit and facility assessment of the University at Daura, Katsina State. Alkali, in a statement on Friday noted that when he took over as the minister, he was directed by the President Bola Tinubu to continue with all existing contracts. The minister added that he embarked on an inspection tour along the rail corridor which included the University of Transportation, Daura, constructed…
A member representing the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Isa Dogonyaro is dead. Dogonyaro, who was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), passed away after a brief illness. House Spokesperson, Hon. Akin Rotimi in a statement issued Friday described the late lawmaker as a pillar in the House, who contributed significantly to the development of legislation, particularly in the area of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control, where he served as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee. He said: “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing…