The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has warned that recent incidents of unruly passenger behavior in the aviation sector could damage public trust if not properly handled. Najomo stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during an emergency meeting of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) Tuesday in Abuja. The DGCA emphasised that the recent occurrences involving unruly passengers, if not well handled, could erode trust in the aviation sector. Najomo stressed the need to strengthen inter-agency coordination among regulatory bodies, security agencies, and law enforcement to ensure a safe and secure air…
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Sting Operation At OOPL: Court Jails Three For Internet Fraud In Lagos The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday secured the conviction and sentence of three internet fraudsters before Justice D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting, Lagos. The convicts, Oyatokun Qudus, Adenekan AAyinde and Adisa Okikiade, were among the 93 suspected fraudsters arrested during a sting operation on Sunday at a hotel within the precincts of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State. They were arraigned on separate one-count charge bordering on impersonation, identity and internet fraud. They all pleaded “guilty” to the charges preferred against…
Following the dominant victory recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in last Saturday’s by-election, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda has said that the ruling party will replicate the by-election victory in the 2027 elections. Yilwatda stated this on Monday in Abuja when APC Press Corps paid him a condolence visit for the demise of his mother. He stressed that the ruling party was learning from the criticism of the opposition. The chairman noted that the party defeated the opposition leaders in the by-election. Yilwatda said the APC is not just a…
The Imo State Government has banned graduation parties for graduation ceremonies and parties for Kindergarten, Nursery, and Junior Secondary School (JSS3) students in a bid to ease financial pressure on parents and focus attention on academics. It also warned Proprietors to desist from frequent textbook changes in private and faith-based schools, describing the practice as a financial burden on families. To this end, the state government directed that approved textbooks be used for at least four years, allowing siblings to share them across sessions. Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, announced the policy in a memo dated August 15,…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the Nigeria government’s commitment to producing world-class transportation students to address the dearth of human capacity in the transportation industry with a deep focus on Nigeria’s rejuvenated railway system. The President gave the assurance at the second matriculation ceremony of the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, 2024/2025 academic session. Tinubu noted that while the institution would address the dire need for a transport focused education, training, and research-based, it will also produce Nigerian experts that would utilise policy, law and industry practice to make the transport sector the pride of Nigerian economy. He stated…
As the nation holds by-elections in 12 states of the federation, the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has expressed mixed feeling over the low voter turn-out of the elections and the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Executive Director of the KDI, Mr. Bukola Idowu, at a media briefing to present the preliminary statement on the conduct of the election, on Saturday in Abuja, said that the low voters’ turnout was a concern, especially that there were series of agitations to get the elections conducted. He said that apart from low voters’ turnout, the rampant vote trading and pockets…
Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN) has expressed worry over the recent computer-based interview exercise conducted by the Emeka Ezeh led Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission for the appointment of Directors. Reports and testimonies indicate that the entire exercise was marred by serious irregularities, technical failures, and a lack of due process. The Chairman and Chief Executive of the group, Comrade Michael Briggs in a statement issued Sunday Abuja alleged that candidates that sat for the interview were subjected to malfunctioning computer systems, frequent network breakdowns, and faulty platforms that significantly hindered their performance. He added that this…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a total of 875,000 bottles of codeine based syrup worth over N6.1 billion in street value at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers state. The agency also recovered 3,500,000 pills of trodol benzhexol valued at N1.7 billion were recovered from five containers under intelligence tracking and watch-list during joint examination with Customs Service and other security agencies on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th August at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) of the Onne port. Its Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday also revealed…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State. TheHintsNews reports that the bridge was destroyed by flooding in May. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this in Abakaliki on Saturday after a meeting with the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi. Idris, who is leading a Federal Government delegation on a three-day tour of projects and citizen engagements in the South-East, said the approval underscores the administration’s responsiveness to urgent infrastructure needs. “We want to thank Mr. President and we want to thank…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved a new half-year revenue record collecting ₦89.2 billion between January and June 2025, while stepping up enforcement against smuggling with high-profile seizures. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command, Comptroller Joy Edelduok disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday in Lagos. She stated, “The first half of 2025 was active and productive, driven by a firm commitment to increasing revenue, supporting legitimate trade, and tackling smuggling in all its forms. “During the period under review, the Command recorded a total revenue collection of ₦89,205,500,741.85. This figure represents a…