The Association of Professional Meteorologist of Nigeria has written to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and World Meteorological Organisation (WNO) over the stance of some airlines flying without proper meteorological briefing and reports during the recent strike action embarked on by Aviation Unions The staff of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) had commenced strike actions over what it described as ‘poor condition of service and unmet needs.’ Following the development, Air Peace had announced suspension of flight operations while other airlines continued to operate relying on other sources of weather reports. TheHintsNews reports that United Nigeria Airlines last Wednesday affirmed that…
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A former Vice Presidential Candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Kassarachi Enyinna has said that Ukwa la Ngwa leadership did not endorse the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu to contest for the Abia Governorship seat in 2027. He described the report purportedly attributing such endorsement to the group as false, misleading and a deliberate attempt to deceive the public. TheHintsNews reports that Kalu last Thursday played host to the leadership of the group in Umuahia led by a former commissioner, Elder Godwin Nna. “We…
The Chief Executive Officer of Hall 7, Mr. Olayinka Braimoh has said the current land reforms by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) would protect investments in the housing sector in the nation’s capital. Braimoh disclosed this on Saturday during the unveiling of The Cape Estate in Apo district, Abuja, adding that the land reform would also curb the activities of land traders masquerading as estate developers. Speaking on the recent cases of demolished estates in Abuja, Braimoh pointed out that those involved did not follow the process, adding that the current land reforms would address the problem. According…
A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsely Moghalu has declared that Nigeria has no future. Moghalu in a post on his verified X account said the only reason why Nigeria has not been able to come close to attaining its potential, let alone attaining it was not because of corruption but because Nigeria is not a nation. He posted: “It’s a territorial state. It’s a country. Without nationhood, it has no future. It’s the absence of nationhood that feeds the corruption, the focus by the political class on power and primitive accumulation rather than governance…
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar has said that he holds no grudges against his running mate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa following his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). TheHintsNews reports that the Governor of Delta state, Sheriff Oborevwori, alongside Okowa, National and State Assembly members, local government chairmen and other supporters defected to APC on Wednesday. But reacting in a statement he personally signed on Friday, Atiku said he has been overwhelmed with inquiries from concerned Nigerians who are eager to understand his position on the latest political shifts,…
Nigeria is making a bold statement at the ongoing African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Mauritius, with the contingent topping standings with 7 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze medal as the Championship hits climax. Rafiatu Lawal (59KG) and Didih Onome (55KG) led the charge, each claiming three gold medals in their respective weight categories. Lawal, 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist, was in a class of her own, dominating the 59KG event with confidence and grace. He said: “I came here prepared, and I knew I had to give it everything. The support from the Federation and the National Sports Commission…
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) on Thursday announced a simultaneous kick-off for two crucial fixtures in the ongoing 2025 NWFL Premiership season. The directive was conveyed in an official memo signed by NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, and circulated to the concerned clubs as well as both the Lagos State and FCT Football Associations to facilitate seamless coordination and compliance. The Media Director, NWFL, Samuel Ahmadu in a statement issued Thursday said match No. 111 between Naija Ratels FC and Bayelsa Queens FC in Abuja, and Match No. 112 between FC Robo Queens and Delta Queens FC…
The Aviation Labour Unions have agreed to call of their strike after reaching agreement with the federal government. The federal government, represented by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, alongside the Ministry Permanent Secretary and Heads of various agencies under it, met with leaders of the aggrieved unions, including the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), Thursday in Abuja to ascertain concerns raised by the striking workers. Keyamo, while addressing journalists after the meeting said they discovered that there was not much disagreement…
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has denied approving the sum of N6 billion as compensation to “Fulani terrorists”. The Governor in a statement issued Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua said, the figures and narrative being peddled are fictitious, malicious, and deliberately misleading. He added the State government has not — and will not — compensate any individual or group involved in acts of terror or criminality. Okpebholo note: “The attention of the Edo State Government has been drawn to a recent press statement issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a proscribed terrorist…
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje has declared the 2027 elections as a done deal for the ruling party. TheHintsNews reports that Ganduje’s bold declaration may not be unconnected with Wednesday’s defection of the Governor of Delta State Sheriff Oborevwori and the 2023 running mate to Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, to the ruling party. National Assembly and state Assembly members from the state, as well as local government chairmen from the state. The ranks of the opposition shrink further on Thursday when Ganduje formally received…