The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed that Ethiopian Airlines has paid the sanction fees imposed on it earlier this year for consumer protection-related violations. Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made the announcement via his official X handle. Achimugu stated that with the payment, all three international airlines sanctioned by the Authority in 2025 have now complied fully. He added that the sanctions were not punitive but corrective, aimed at improving service quality and ensuring that airlines operating in Nigeria adhere to established consumer protection standards. “The sanctions are intended to…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom and Democratic Republic of Congo. Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said at least two suspects linked to attempts to export the illicit substances have already been taken into custody. He added that one of them, a cargo agent Boladale Riliwan was arrested on 7th October, 2025 following the discovery of 15 parcels of skunk, a strain of cannabis, concealed in 10 pieces of giant rechargeable electrical…
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of THISDAY reporter, Adibe Emenyonu. Emenyonu, until his death, served as the Edo State Correspondent for THISDAY Newspapers in Benin City. TheHintsNews reports that Emenyonu died of heart attack on Saturday in Benin. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, in a statement issued Sunday described the death of Emenyonu as an immense loss, not just to his immediate family and media organisation, but to the entire Edo State media community and the State at large. He said: “I am…
The ActionAid Nigeria in partnership with over 70 organisations, has launched the Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria (MOTION) to eradicate poverty in the country. The launch in Abuja followed a World Bank report indicating that 138 million Nigerians are living in multidimensional poverty. Speaking at the launch and a protest rally, which coincided with the International Day for Poverty Eradication, the Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, said the movement aims to hold the government accountable for reducing the nation’s poverty rate. The hundreds of the protesters, mostly youths, took to the streets of Abuja, the nation’s…
The Defence Headquarters has denied reports in some sections of the media about the alleged attempted coup, insisting that the military remained loyal to the constitution and President Bola Tinubu. Director Defence Information, Brig-Gen. Tukur Gusau in a statement issued Saturday categorically stated that the claims by the said publication are entirely false, malicious, and intended to cause unnecessary tension and distrust among the populace. He noted: “The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to a false and misleading report by an online publication insinuating that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the collection of Permanent Voter Card (PVC) for those who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise would begin on Wednesday, October 22 ahead of the November 8 Anambra governorship election, The electoral body added that registered voters who participated in the recently concluded CVR exercise are encouraged to visit the Registration Area where they originally registered to collect their PVCs. Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi in a statement issued Saturday said that PVC collection is strictly in person, adding that there would be no…
The contexts are sparsely the same. Drawing constructive comparison can be genuinely tough, if not impossible. Lest, it will be inaccurate. Talk about the near-extinct opposition. It may be easy to infer that, “We’ve been here before.” After all, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was at some point “The last man standing” in Nigeria’s pseudo-pluralist democracy. While the example may struggle to be cited for relevance, context will ultimately give way. The circumstances of then and now are clearly not the same, even though they look the same. So, what’s the point of argument? The point is that the unfolding scenario…
A Blue Economy Expert, Dr. Chika Chukwudi has called for collaboration of the government, stakeholders, and communities across Nigeria to leverage on the benefits of Blue Economy for the purpose of job creation, economic diversification and general development of the country. Chukwudi, an Assistant Director at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), made the call while speaking during the presentation of a book she authored, titled, ‘Blue Economy: Gateway To A Sustainable Future’. She called for the need to explore Blue Economy as a pathway for economic diversification, environmental stewardship, and sustainable growth in Nigeria. She further…
Troops of 2 Division/Sector 3 Operation Fansan Yama on 17 October, 2025 rescued 21 kidnapped victims from criminal elements operating in Kwara and neighboring states. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations , 2 Division, Lt-Col. Polycarp Okoye in a statement issued Saturday said the coordinated operations by troops of 12 Brigade Lokoja and 22 Armoured Brigade Ilorin, led to the rescue of the kidnapped persons. He said the kidnapped persons included: 14 males, five females, one infant, and four Chinese nationals. Okoye added: “The victims revealed that they were abducted from different locations across Kwara and Kogi States. “Following…
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu has called for stronger collaboration between the government, private investors, and other stakeholders to address the challenges confronting Nigeria’s steel sector. Audu made the call while declaring open the Nigeria Steel Forum, a sideline event at the 10th Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja. The minister, while unveiling a comprehensive strategic vision aimed at reviving the steel industry and positioning it as a key catalyst for national industrial growth, described the forum as a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s quest for self-sufficiency in steel production. He noted that only four African countries—Egypt, South Africa, Algeria,…