Saudi-bound Aircraft Make Emergency Landing In Kano, Another Skids Off Runway In Lagos

NewsNigeriaTransportationSaudi-bound Aircraft Make Emergency Landing In Kano, Another Skids Off Runway In Lagos

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 2, 2023

A Saudi-bound aircraft which developed a slight crack on the windscreen shortly after take-off in the evening of Wednesday has made an emergency landing in the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The aircraft, Boeing 747 operated by Max Air with registration number, Max B747-HMM departed the Dutse airport carrying the first batch of 554 intending Muslim pilgrims from Jigawa state to Saudi Arabia for the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage. It was leant that lightning had...

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Corruption: NAPTIP Dismisses Director, Four Others

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCorruption: NAPTIP Dismisses Director, Four Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 2, 2023

In its effort to sanitize the system, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has dismissed one of its Deputy Directors and four others for offenses ranging from corruption, bribery, and leaking confidential information to suspects. According to a statement on Wednesday, May 31, by the NAPTIP Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, explained that offenses committed by the officers included corruption, solicitation, and acceptance of bribes from suspects and their relatives. The...

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EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Enugu

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 2, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Enugu. Upon arrest, two exotic cars, 26 mobile phones and four personal computers were recovered from the suspects.   The suspects are: Okechukwu Emmanuel Onah, Ezuma Emmanuel Nnaemezie, Onodugo Godfrey Oji, Ojioche Miracle Nzesinachi, Okii Nnaemezie Emmanuel, Ojioche Tochukwu Collins, Usulor Chukwudi Reuben, Thaddeus Ebuka Jude, Okoloeze Chibuzor Emmanuel, Ani Francis Chinaza, Ani Arinze Daniel, and Amos Obasi...

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Nothing positive will happen unless Tinubu unites Nigerians – Agbakoba

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNothing positive will happen unless Tinubu unites Nigerians – Agbakoba

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 2, 2023

Olisa Agbakoba Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former President Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has told President Bola Tinubu to unite Nigerians by meeting with the leaders of sub nationalities across the country if he wants anything positive to happen. Agbakoba who spoke on Arise TV noted that the country is more divided now than ever before and there must be intentional effort to unite Nigerians. “The country is so divided that nothing can happen...

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Abia: Otti monitors cleanup exercise in Umuahia, Aba

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAbia: Otti monitors cleanup exercise in Umuahia, Aba

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 2, 2023

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has monitored general cleanup exercises in the state’s two major cities, Umuahia, the state capital and Aba, the commercial city of the state. Otti had earlier declared an emergency on the cleanup of the two major cities in the state during his inaugural speech where he directed Abians to participate in the cleanup of the state. Recall that the governor defied the heavy downpour to monitor that exercise, he...

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National Convention: Ezeokenwa elected APGA national chairman

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNational Convention: Ezeokenwa elected APGA national chairman

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 2, 2023

Former National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa has been elected the National Chairman of the party. Ezeokenwa was unanimously elected to the office by over 300 delegates selected from 36 States of Nigeria at the 2023 APGA National Convention. Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Anambra State Governor and National Leader of the party, observed the Convention for the newly elected officers, held at the International Convention Centre in Awka....

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Dana Air sued by group over breach of contract 

NewsNigeriaTransportationDana Air sued by group over breach of contract 

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 2, 2023

A group, All Youths Re-Oriented Initiative Of Nigeria (AYRION) has instituted a legal action against Dana Air over the failure of the airline company to airlift members of the group from Abuja to Lagos on April 28th, 2023. According to the group, the action of the airline caused the president of the group and others to miss very important business appointments. According to reports, the legal action was instituted on behalf of the AYRION by...

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U-20 World Cup: Nigeria qualifies for quarterfinal, beats Argentina

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsU-20 World Cup: Nigeria qualifies for quarterfinal, beats Argentina

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 2, 2023

The Flying Eagles, Nigeria’s U-20 team on Wednesday defeated host nation Argentina 2-0 to qualify for the quarter-final of the U-20 World Cup. Ibrahim Muhammad scored the first goal of the match in the 71st minute, while Haliru Saeki scored with a diving header in added time to take the match out of the reach of the six-time champions, Argentina. The host nation rallied to equalise the goal but failed to utilize their chances. The win...

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Lagos: Aggrieved Lekki residents protest illegal street gates, others

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLagos: Aggrieved Lekki residents protest illegal street gates, others

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 2, 2023

…Ask Sanwo-Olu to intervene Some aggrieved landlords and residents in Lekki Phase One, area of Lagos State,  have called on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene in illegal street gates and road Access Codes instituted by the North-East Lekki Neighbourhood Association (NELNA). The aggrieved property owners, led by Prince Ayoola Ojeikere, protested  blockage of Admiralty Road and demand for Access Code to ply them by the NELNA. While describing the road blockage through erection of gates...

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Soludo’s Commissioner Emerges New APGA National Chairman

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSoludo’s Commissioner Emerges New APGA National Chairman

PilotnewsJune 1, 2023

A sitting Commissioner in Anambra State, Mr. Sly Ezeokenwa has emerged the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Okenwa, a legal practitioner, defeated his co-contestants to emerge victorious in the election that held at the Party’s Regional Secretariat in Awka on Wednesday. The new APGA National Chairman is the Commissioner for Special Duties under Governor Chukwuma Soludo as well as the National Legal Adviser of APGA. Shortly after emerging the winner...

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