President Bola Tinubu legal team has described as mischievous insinuations being made in certain quarters regarding the innocuous water-mark of copies of the consolidated judgment of the Court of Appeal with the inscription -“Tinubu Presidential Legal Team (TPLT)”, it is has become necessary to offer this clarification. TheHintsNews report that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, had earlier challenged the tribunal to explain to the world ambiguities around why copies of the judgment bears the header of the Tinubu Presidential Legal Team. Atiku, in a statement issued Saturday by his Special Assistant on Communications, Phrank…
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The Nigeria Civil Authority (NCAA) has denied media reports suggesting that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has ordered the removal of airfield lights at Mallam Aminu Kano International airport to replace the missing airfield lights at Runway 18R at Murtala Muhammad InternationalAirport Lagos. The Director General of NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu in a statement issued on Saturday urged the public to disregard the report. He said the agency was not aware of any directive to that effect. Nuhu said: “We wishes to inform the public to disregard the report, as the agency was not aware…
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the coward and mindless killing of SP Bako Angbashim, who was, at the time of his passing, the Divisional Police Officer, Ahoada Division in Rivers State. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued Saturday said the despicable act was not only an attack on the Nigeria Police Force but also a blatant assault on the very fabric of law, order, and security within the nation. He added that Angbashim was not just a police officer; but was a shield against chaos, and an embodiment of unwavering commitment…
The Governor of Ondo, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has assented to the bill creating 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olabode Olatunde, in a statement issued Saturday said, with the governor’s assent, the bill, which had already been passed by the state House of Assembly, now possesses the legal backing for the creation of the LCDAs in Ondo State. He said the establishment of these LCDAs marks a substantial step towards fulfilling Governor Akeredolu’s campaign promises and addressing the aspirations of the people for enhanced grassroots development. The bill was presented to…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), says it has been notified and commenced investigation into the incident involving an Embraer ERJ145 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BWY belonging to United Nigeria Airlines, which occurred around 06:33pm (Local Time) on 7th September, 2023. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB, James Odaudu in a statement in Abuja, however revealed that, there was no injury or fatality. TheHintsNews reports that the aircraft, with 51 passengers and 4 crew members onboard was en-route Lagos from Abuja. The aircraft on landing on Runway 18R of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, skidded…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has set up a five-member task force team to relocate the international airlines at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) to the new Terminal. The relocation of the international airlines was necessitated by the recent fire outbreak at the old international terminal in Lagos. TheHintsNews reports that the minister had during his inspection of the Lagos Airport gave deadline of October, 1 2023 for the relocation. However, the management of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had to fast track the implementation of the directive in response to the recent fire outbreak…
The Cross River State government Friday announced that the payment of N10,000 allowance to all workers across board for the next six months beginning from September 2023. The state Governor, Senator Bassey Otu in a statement issued Friday said it was part of effort by his government to cushion the effect of removal of fuel subsidy. He said: “Payment of N10,000 allowance to all workers across board for the next six months beginning from September 2023. “Re-introduction of mass transit system for inter-city travels on fairly subsidised rate for all citizens. “Continuation of free tuition in all government-owned primary and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 41 suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Delta State. The agency in a statement issued Friday said operatives of the Benin Zonal Command made the arrest on Friday during a sting operation following actionable intelligence on their nefarious activities in the area. It said the suspects have made useful statements and would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. The suspects were: Jackson Shebenor, Good Gospower, Akiefa Desmond, Johnson Ogheneuwegba, Okonta Williams, Ochuko Godfrey, Marvelous Ekpuke, Ofoluwa Sheriff, Eyengho Richard, Daniel Iniovorhire, Favour Ighoatudu, Stanley David, Gospower Jeremiah, Hurock…
Operatives of the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) in synergy with TANTITA Security on Thursday uncovered and destroyed two revamped oil bunkering camps in Egbema West of Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. Director Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement issued Friday said the troops completely shut down the operation of the illegal refining site containing 44 drum ovens, three reservoirs of estimated 30,000 litres capacity of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and 53 sacks of AGO. He added that troops of 3 Battalion in conjunction with members of NSCDC…
The Governor of Ondo state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has resumed official duties following his return to the country on Thursday from three months medical vacation. He also declared that he would. Be alive to complete his tenure. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Richard Olatunde, in a statement issued Friday said upon his return, the governor convened a meeting with key stakeholders from Ondo State in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, where he landed. During the meeting, Akeredolu formally handed over his resumption letter to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Oladiji Olamide, and also…