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In a surprising turn of events, Ethiopian Airlines recently announced that the Nigerian government has withdrawn from the Nigeria Air project. Mesfin Tasew, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, made this disclosure during an event in Dubai, UAE, as reported by the Ethiopian Tribune. Tasew explained that the Nigerian government had lost interest…
Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has passed away at 82, following a prolonged battle with dementia and other health issues. Born on July 11, 1942, Jacobs was a distinguished Nigerian actor and film executive, celebrated as one of the greatest African actors of his generation.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed the proposal by state governors to set their own minimum wages for workers, labeling the idea as autocratic and contrary to the principle of a national minimum wage. In a statement by NLC’s Head of Information and Public Affairs, Mr. Benson Upah, the union warned that such…
A professor of Computer Science at the TETFund Centre of Excellence, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Godwin Inyang, on Wednesday, said that adequate investment in digital technologies would guarantee sustainable development in African nations.
Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has sent a letter to Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, requesting that his trial be held in Kogi State. Bello, facing 19 counts of charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), did not appear for his scheduled court…
On Tuesday, the Nigerian House of Representatives mandated the immediate sale of two helicopters for $1.2 million and the subsequent arrest of the Director of Quality Control at the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), along with an alleged unlicensed auctioneer at the National Assembly. The arrest orders were based on accusations of providing false…
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has voiced his deep concern over the persistent presence of touts and extortionists at Nigeria’s international airports. In a post on the social media platform X, Keyamo highlighted the negative impact these activities have on the country’s reputation, citing numerous complaints from the public. “I have received…
The hope of ending the lingering Igweship crisis in Oruku Community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State seems afar as the tussle has taken a new dimension following the granting of bail to one Moses Nnamani by Justice Cyprian Aja of the State High Court. It was learnt that the granting of…
In a significant move aimed at revitalizing the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council (RSTRC), Governor Siminalayi Fubara has terminated the appointment of Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse as Chairman, citing ineffective leadership and lack of collaboration with the state government. In his place, the governor appointed Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, the Paramount Ruler of Apara…
In a bid to enforce compliance with import regulations, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has initiated a targeted campaign against owners of privately imported aircraft operating in Nigeria. The move comes amidst concerns over substantial revenue losses and legal irregularities linked to private jet imports. According to a public notice issued by Customs, the special…