To prevent the rush that usually characterizes the period of Sallah celebration across the country, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has urged Nigerians, especially air travelers, to prepare early for their journey ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr. Yakubu Dati, general manager, Corporate Communications, FAAN, noted in a statement released earlier today that increased…
2015 Polls: Groups Endorse Olejeme, Igbuya
Ngozi Olejeme, politician and Delta State governorship hopeful on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP has been described as a sincere politician who is capable of repositioning the state and leading it toward development. In a statement issued by Ika Elders’ Forum, Kingsley Nkenchor, leader of the group, described Olejeme as a brilliant,…
Abia Commissioner Dies of Gun Attack
Kenneth Nwosu, Abia State commissioner for Agriculture has died of the wounds he sustained after suspected assassins shot him on Wednesday, July 9. Nwosu was attacked by unknown gunmen on his way from Umuahia, the state capital, while driving along the Umuajata/Amakama road to his home situated at Olokoro in Umuahia South Local Government Area.…
Nasarawa Governor Gets Impeachment Notice
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has directed Ego Maikeffi, the clerk of the House to serve Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, the state governor with an impeachment notice. The notice, according to the house, is necessitated by alleged charges of gross misconduct and misappropriation of funds levied against the state governor. During a sitting presided…
Scarcity of Aviation Fuel Halts Air Travels
Due to the shortage of aviation fuel that hit the country this week, local and international flight operators in the country are having a hard time meeting up with their schedules. Jet-A1, commonly known as aviation fuel, has been reportedly scarce in some cities since Monday with Abuja one of the cities seriously affected. The…
FIFA Suspends Nigeria Over Government Interference
Following the sack of football leaders by the government after the Super Eagles crashed out of the 2014 World Cup, the Federation Internationale de Football Association, FIFA has suspended Nigeria from all international competitions. The suspension, excluding Nigerian teams and officials from international matches and meetings, takes immediate effect. FIFA also gave a condition that…
Kebbi NLC Declares Strike
The Kebbi State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has declared a full strike action in the state civil service. While addressing newsmen shortly after a meeting held at the office of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT yesterday in Birnin Kebbi, Comrade Abubakar Sadiq Kao’je, Kebbi State NLC chairman, said the union gave…
SAFA Denounces Keshi’s Appointment Rumour
The South African Football Association, SAFA has denounced reports that it offered Stephen Keshi, Coach of the Super Eagles, an appointment as coach of the nation’s football team. Danny Jordan, SAFA president debunked news making rounds as some media have quoted Keshi as suggesting that he got an offer from SAFA. “There is no iota…
FAAN Shuts Down Abuja Airport’s Runway for Rehabilitation
Due to maintenance works going on at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that the runway of the airport will be closed to traffic from Saturday, July 5 to Monday, July 7, 2014. Yakubu Dati, coordinating general manager of Aviation Parastatals, said in…
Plane Flying From Kano to Gabon Missing
Cameroon Aviation sources have declared missing a four-seater plane flying from Nigeria to Gabon through Cameroon. The plane, owned by the United States Company Global Aviation took off from Kano, northern Nigeria at 1800hours on Monday and was scheduled to arrive at Libreville in Gabon at 2300 hours, after a stopover in Douala, Cameroon. However,…
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