The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Wednesday directed pilots not to fly unruly passengers. The decision, according to the NCAA, would strengthen safety and discipline in the aviation sector. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu announced the directive on Wednesday at an ongoing meeting with all domestic airlines in Abuja. Achimugu said pilots would only be allowed to fly after the issues are resolved amicably or the unruly passengers are removed by security from the aircraft. According to him, “Pilots must not fly plane until unruly passengers are removed from the aircraft by security or the…
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The federal government Tuesday disclosed plans to commence the decarbonisation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said the challenges posed by climate change demands decisive, concerted action by stakeholders to embrace decarbonisation. He suggested exploring group electrification of aprons and terminals, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) corridors, and waste-to-energy projects to reduce emission in airport operations. The minister, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Ibrahim Kana disclosed this at a stakeholders engagement on carbon emissions management at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Tuesday summoned all domestic airlines to a crucial meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, in Abuja. The NCAA, through its Director, Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, gave the hint on his verified X handle (former Twitter), noting that the meeting would focus on key issues affecting air travel in the country, including unruly passenger behaviour and protocols for handling such incidents. Achimugu stated that other issues to address are unresolved refund and compensation complaints, and the planned introduction of RFID bag tags alongside flight monitoring technology. Additional items on the agenda, according to him,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has partnered the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on data management in order to make the data collated from the commission available to more Nigerians. Speaking during a courtesy call by the Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran on Tuesday in Abuja, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said the commission has the largest database of adult citizens for the specific purpose of elections and electoral activities in Nigeria protected by law, including compliance with the provisions of the National Data Protection Act. His words: “We are always willing to partner with national…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that a total of 3,544,850 Nigerians have registered online for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). It also added that it would start presenting the combined figures of the completed online pre-registration and the physical (in-person) registration in a single graphic. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Monday noted that the commission stressed that the distribution of both online and completed registrations by State, gender, age, occupation and disability have been uploaded to its website and other official platforms for public…
Ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, a group, Umueri General Assembly has declared that there is no vacancy in the government house. The President-General of Anambra East Local Government chapter of the group, Dr. John Metchie said the people of Anambra have collectively resolved to re-elect the governor, Charles Soludo and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim to enable them to continue and consolidate their developmental strides. Speaking with journalists during the 2025 Umueri New Yam Festival over the weekend, Metchie reiterated his position, stating that no serious contender was challenging Soludo in the election. Metchie,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused opposition leaders of weaponising grudges, bandy false narratives, peddle lies and engage in smear campaigns designed to sow discord and mislead the public. The ruling party said opposition figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governors of Kaduna, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Sokoto, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi and former Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amechi have failed to provide leadership, purpose, direction and vitality to their parties. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka in a statement…
Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have eliminated nine bandits and rescued kidnapped victims in Kogi state following the commencement of operation Egwua A Tite II in Kogi State on September 1, 2025. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 12 Brigade, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi in a statement issued Sunday revealed that the troops of 126 Battalion, led by the Commanding Officer and in conjunction with Other Hybrid Forces (OHF) came in contact with bandits in Tunga general area. He said during the fire fight two bandits were neutralised. Abdullahi added that the commander 12 Brigade and Force…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has bursted an international organised criminal group operating between Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirate during a two-week-long intelligence-led operation across parts of Lagos. The operation led to the arrest of three leaders of the cartel after intercepting a large consignment of cocaine concealed in textile materials and local charms going to Sydney, Australia at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos. Its Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said the unraveling of the drug syndicate began on Tuesday 26th August 2025 after…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the recent summoning of the former Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) showed that the country is slipping into authoritarian rule under President Bola Tinubu. He added that the country cannot afford to return to an era marked by fear, silence, and impunity. Atiku in a statement issued Friday said the recent events in Kaduna, Katsina, and other areas highlight a troubling trend towards authoritarianism under the Tinubu administration. He noted that the summons of El-Rufai and leaders of the ADC in…