Authorities in the aviation sector have concluded plans to establish mobile courts at airports to try unruly passengers. Recall that some passengers protesting against flight delays or cancellations sometimes resort to physical attacks on airline and airport workers or disrupt facilities at the airports. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have frowned against the attitude. Also as part of measures to address incidents of flight disruptions especially at airports without 24-hour operation, authorities have agreed to extend airport operational hours to 10 pm at sunset airports. The sunset airports are those operating…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, hasa stated that President Bola Tinubu is person that has shown commitment to Igbo people’s development, especially through the creation of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). Kalu stated this on Saturday, 28 December, 2024 during an empowerment programme organised by the lawmaker representing Ukwa east/Ukwa west federal constituency, Chris Nkwonta. At the event which was held in Ndoki, Ukwa east LGA in Abia State, over 3,000 members from various political parties reportedly defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing the gathering, Kalu revealed that an influx of more defectors to the…
Popular American rapper, OG Maco, is dead. The singer reportedly died of gunshot injury on Thursday, 26 december, 2024 at the age of 32. OG Maco has been hospitalised on 12 December, 2024 after suffering a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was reportedly found in his home unresponsive and had been on life support in the intervening period. The singer’s family announced his passage on his Instagram post on Friday,27 December, 2024. “With heavy hearts, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved OG Maco. “His life was a testament to resilience, creativity, and boundless love,” the…
Operatives of The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) has announced that its operatives have intercepted two boats loaded with 1,960 kilograms of cannabis, commonly known as “Ghanaian Loud,” at Eleko Beach in Lekki, Lagos, on Christmas Eve. The anti-drug agency also disclosed that at least six foreign nationals, who had brought the consignments from Ghana, were arrested during a midnight operation on Christmas Eve. The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, who made this disclosure in a statement issued on Sunday, 29 December, 2024, said the suspects include two Ghanaians, Godsway John (38) and Freedom Kelvin (33), and four Beninese: Chegoun Hounsou…
A 32-year-old man, identified as Ezekiel Elijah, has been arrested by the operatives of the Delta State police Command for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old physically challenged girl in Aviara, Isoko area of Delta State. The Delta State Police Command Public relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright, who announced the arrest in a video posted on Sunday, 29 December, 2024 via X, added that the suspect allegedly lured the victim into his house, where he committed the offense. “He deceived this girl, took her into his house, locked her inside, and sexually molested her,” Bright said during the suspect’s interrogation. The state police…
Human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi, has expressed his gratitude to Nigerians for collective voice that he said saved his life. Speaking on Sunday, 29 December, 2024 via YouTube and circulating on X, Farotimi attributed his freedom to the unwavering support of Nigerians who stood by him during his ordeal. “We stopped being human because we became Nigerians. They divided us, and we fell for it. “Because you wouldn’t see me as a Yoruba man, you spoke for me. Because you wouldn’t see me as a Christian, you spoke for me. Nigeria couldn’t happen to me because you spoke,” Farotimi said, just…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced that it destroyed over ₦120 billion worth of seized products between July and December 2024 across the country, including the Federal Capital Territory(FCT). The agency also reassured Nigerians that measures are in place to safeguard their health before, during, and after the yuletide season. This was disclosed from The NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Made this disclosure in the yuletide message to Nigerians Adeyeye through a statement signed by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, on Sunday, 29 December, 2024 emphasised the importance of eating safely during…
Persons with disabilities in Ondo are currently in happy mood as the Ekiti State Government has provided for them vocational training, tools to make them self –reliance. The state government reaffirmed its commitment to empowering persons with disabilities through vocational training and essential support, fostering self-reliance and economic independence. The Chairman of the Office of Disability Affairs, Dr Ebenezer Ogunlade, praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s inclusive policies and encouraged PWDs to pursue their aspirations with determination. “Pursue your dreams with confidence and determination. You can achieve whatever you set your mind to,” Ogunlade declared during the graduation and empowerment ceremony held…
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command (FCT) have arrested four minors for allegedly stealing iron rods from an uncompleted building in the Guzape area of Abuja. The suspects, identified as 15-year-olds Matthew Vincent and Timothy Shedrack, 11-year-old Moses Vincent, and Lucky Enock, were arrested following a complaint lodged at the Guzape Police Station. The FCT command Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest of the minors in a statement issued on Sunday, 29 December, 2024. According to Adeh, the arrests were made after residents reported suspicious activity at the construction site, stating that the minors were observed entering…
A Jeju Air passenger plane with 181 persons aboard burst into flames on the ground early on the morning of Sunday, 29 December, 2024 in South Korea. The incident occurred in Muan, which lies about 290 kilometers from Seoul, the country’s capital city. According to BBC, the Transport Ministry has identified the plane as a 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 jet returning from Bangkok in Thailand, with two Thai nationals on board. About 167 persons have so far been confirmed dead, with the death toll expected to rise, officials said. The plane had skid off the runway before ramming into a concrete…