The decimation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by the All Progressives Congress (APC) may not end soon following the decision of Chairman of its governors’ forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed to join the ruling party. While the terms of his defection to the ruling party were still being negotiated, Governor Seyi Makinde’s camp in the party have, however, expressed shock and disappointment with the development. Members of Makinde’s camp are said to be wondering how a governor who led the flock of PDP governors could capitulate at the expense of the party, whose misery he was…
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Air Peace for an urgent meeting on Monday with regards to a number of unexplained disruptions. This also included complaints received on Saturday from passengers on the Heathrow-Abuja flight who were rerouted via Gatwick-Lagos-Abuja and left stranded in Lagos because of a reported air return due to cracked windshield. The above, along with cases of delayed refunds, compensations/first needs, has activated the Consumer Protection Department of the NCAA. Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu in a post on his X handle on Saturday said the agency would not…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) decision to condemn the ruling party and its policies has become its operating manifesto with absolutely nothing to offer by its power mongering leaders. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka, in a statement issued Saturday w does not recognise itself as a political party, said ADC has not articulated a single alternative policy position or prescription of benefit to Nigerians. He noted that ADC’s attempt to spin a recent report presented at the Agora Policy dialogue indicating a rise of poverty rate of…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the early hours of Friday thwarted attempted terrorist attacks on troops’ positions at Azir Bridge in Sector 2 and Banki in Sector 1. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement said the terrorists, who advanced in large numbers in a desperate attempt to overrun the locations, were met with swift and overwhelming resistance from vigilant troops. He noted: “Demonstrating superior tactical awareness and combat readiness, the troops launched well-coordinated spoiling attacks that disrupted the terrorists’ assault formations and forced them into disarray. “The…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), on Friday has released the preliminary report on its ongoing investigation into the incident involving a Boeing 737-700 aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-MJF, operated by Arik Air Limited. NSIB, disclosed that findings indicated that the first officer was the pilot flying, while the captain was the pilot monitoring, and climbing through FL 260 to FL 270, the flight crew heard a loud bang and grinding noise, followed by vibrations from the first engine. The occurrence took place on 11 February 2026, during a scheduled passenger flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport,…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo on Friday said there was no going back on the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) cashless policy across major airports in the Nigeria. Keyamo gave the hint at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja, during his on the spot assessment following implementation of the hybrid system the country adopted sequence upon President Bola Tinubu’s directive to suspend the strict application of the cashless system because of it’s challenges. He noted: “We decided to go back to the drawing boards to see what we can do for now. One,…
Protesters on Wednesday storm the Body of Benchers demanding the probe of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu over alleged irregularities in his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Nigerian Law School records. The protesters led by Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) in its petition passed vote of no confidence on the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee over its failure to discharge its statutory responsibilities. The protesters were armed with various placards including: “We will not rest until the truth comes out; No certificate, no office, it’s is simple; No certificate, no legitimacy,…
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have signed a Cooperation Agreement relating to Search and Rescue Operations for Aircraft in Distress between the Republic of Ghana and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo signed on behalf of the Nigerian government whilst the Director General, GCAA, Rev. Stephen Arthur, signed on behalf of the Ghanaian government. Speaking, Najomo said the MoU strengthened both countries collective aeronautical Search and Rescue (SAR) architecture and deepens operational cooperation between the two sister States. He noted that search and rescue operations for…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Tuesday issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air to commence scheduled flight operations. This, it said, marked a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector. Speaking, the Director-General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo the authority has been working to make the process more efficient while ensuring operators meet all required standards. While commending the airline for successfully completing the certification process, he urged the airline to continue to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. He warned that any drop in standard could mean loosing the certification. Najomo also…
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has resolved to engage concessionaires in order to introduce a fully automated or electronic system at all access gates at airports in order to fully and eventually eliminate cash payments. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo in a statement issued Tuesday by his Special Adviser On Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood said the decision was taken after the minister’s meeting with officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and senior officials of the ministry. TheHintsNews reports that the ministry had earlier introduced ffull cashless Access Gate…