Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a civil society organization made up of Nigerian journalists who monitor and report activities in the Hajj and Umrah industry has saluted what it describes as the “Exemplary Patriotism” and full cooperation shown by airlines selected by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for this year’s pilgrimage. NAHCON had selected seven Airlines: Max Air, Azman, Air Peace, Aero Contractors, Arik Air, Value Jet and Saudi based Flynas for the airlift operations of Hajj 2023. Payments to these airlines for the airlift exercise was agreed on United States Dollars as is the norm in international travels. …
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike Oyo State Police Command have arrested one Adebayo Salami, a landlord, for allegedly inviting robbers who killed one of his tenants and raped the deceased daughters. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, who confirmed the suspect was arrested in the hours of Friday, 16 June, 2023, said during interrogation he confessed to have invited the group for the robbery operation at the Apaatuku area, where Ogedengbe was killed and his two daughters deflowered. Osifeso said the case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for investigation, adding that one Ibrahim Rasaq, Abiodun Olalekan…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday, 16 June, 2023 restated its administration’s commitment to support the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in its efforts to ease passport processing, visa issuance and ensure proper documentation of migrants. He said Lagos State Government would collaborate with the NIS to address issues which included the provision of land for staff residence and passport offices, furniture for offices, and a good working environment for staff, among others to make the federal agency more effective in meeting the needs of Lagosians and Nigerians. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu spoke on Friday, 16 June, 2023 when the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Road Safety Corps, Atiba Unit Command in Oyo State has confirmed that at least six persons died, while 14 others sustained varying degrees of injuries, in a road accident which occurred on the Ibadan-Oyo Expressway in Afijio Local Government Area of the state on Saturday, 17 June, 2023. It was gathered that the driver of the 18-passenger white Toyota Hummer bus with number plate Lagos JJJ 941 XA, who was at a high speed, took off at the popular Akinyele market in Akinyele Local Government, Ibadan, before he suffered a tyre burst and lost control.…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal office, has arrested a staff of Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta in Ogun, and 47 others for alleged involvement in internet fraud. This is contained in a statement signed by the commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren and made available to newsmen on Friday, 16 June, 2023 in Ibadan, Oyo state capital According to Uwujaren, 48 suspects were arrested in Ogun and three in Oyo State. Uwujaren, who said that the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, 14 June, 2023 at Idi-Aba area of Abeokuta, following intelligence on their alleged fraudulent…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Receiver Manager appointed by the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria for Arik Nigeria Limited, Mr Kamilu Omokide, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged misappropriation and diversion of about N120bn, The Punch reports. According to the medium, the EFCC detained Omokide alongside one Captain Samuel Caulcrick in connection with alleged illegal sale and tearing down of a $41m CRJ 1000 aircraft, which was operated by Arik Air. The medium said the documents it obtained on Friday, 16 June,2023 revealed that the detention of the two top executives was sequel to…
The last Biennial Convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) was an epochal milestone in the evolution of the journalism profession in Nigeria. An event that witnessed the election of new officers of the Guild to guide the affairs of the organization for the next two years, it is most gratifying that the outcome was successful and rancor-free despite the intensity of the contest for the various positions competed for. On behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), I congratulate the newly elected President of the Guild, Mr Eze Anaba, Editor…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least 13 people were killed in a renewed crisis in communities in Barikin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State as attacks and reprisals continue between herders and farming communities, Daily Trust reports. It was gathered that the latest incident occurred one day after five herders were ambushed in Rawuru community of the Barikin Ladi. Hours after the killing of the herders, gunmen reportedly invaded Rawuru community and gunned down eight persons. The spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred, who confirmed the second attack on the community, said he was not aware of…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Nigeria’s delegation to Sunday, 18 June, 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying battle with Sierra Leone arrived in the Liberian capital, Monrovia on Friday morning aboard a chartered Air Peace airline Embraer 195. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s Director of Communication, Ademola Olajire, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, 16 June, 2023. Olajire said that the aircraft conveying the contingent of 23 players, technical and administrative staff and a few other officials led by President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, landed at the Roberts International Airport at 11.08am local time (12.08pm in Nigeria),…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, on Saturday, 17 June, 2023, directed Muslims to look out for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 AH from Sunday, 18 June, 2023. Abubakar, the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) gave the directive in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th and the last month in the Islamic calendar in which Muslims perform annual pilgrimage (Hajj) and celebrate Eid-el-Kabir festival. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that, Sunday 18th June, which is…