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Barely a few hours after the Enugu State Government unveiled its new air fleet, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has approved the commencement of domestic flight operations by Enugu Air. NCAA hinged its approval on the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development’s 5-Point Agenda, which is aimed at promoting the growth of indigenous airlines. A statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, noted that the mantra is to enhance ease of doing business and deepen sectoral reforms. Enugu Air has designated XEJET as its operational partner pending the conclusion of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC)…
Former Niger Delta militant leader and ex-head of the defunct Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, has stated that he will no longer support Yoruba politicians, accusing them of betraying him and the Ijaw people. In a video shared on social media on Monday, Asari-Dokubo declared his new political alignment with Northern politicians, whom he described as consistent and respectful, unlike their Yoruba counterparts. “The Yorubas have betrayed us. After all we did, they turned their backs on us,” he said. Reflecting on past alliances, Asari-Dokubo expressed dismay that the sacrifices made by the Ijaw for southern solidarity were…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has expressed confidence in the capacity of the emerging opposition coalition to overcome internal divisions, sabotage, and conflicting ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a recent interview, Malami admitted that political alliances are often vulnerable to infiltration and crises, but assured that the coalition is prepared for such challenges. “In any political arrangement, you cannot rule out infiltration, sabotage, or personal ambitions,” he said. “But we are resolved to continue, and we are committed to overcoming whatever challenges arise.” Malami, who recently joined the African Democratic…
Fluminense veteran defender, Thiago Silva has issued a warning to Chelsea ahead of both sides’ Club World Cup semi-final tie on Tuesday night. Silva, a former Chelsea player, warned the Blues that Fluminense are prepared for the encounter. The Brazilian also said that he will be helping Fluminense with their preparations in a bid to beat the Premier League west London club. Speaking with Ge Globo via the Chelsea Chronicle, Silva said: “The expectations are high, the apprehension is high, the anxiety is high for me to face them in a World Cup semi-final, trying to help the coaching staff…
The Super Falcons will return to training on Tuesday (today) after observing Monday as rest day, DAILY POST reports. Head coach Justine Madugu allowed the players to cool off following Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Tunisia in their opening game at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The training session will hold at the Welness Centre in Oulad Salah will start at 6pm local time. Only the first minutes will be open to the media. The Super Falcons are gearing up for their second Group B game against Botswana. The encounter will hold at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca on…
The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, says two persons lost their lives and nine others were injured in an accident involving three vehicles at Tipper Garage on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Mr. Adekunle Ajibade, South-West Area Commander of TRACE, confirmed the accident to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Tuesday. Ajibade explained that the accident, which involved 14 people, a DAF truck with registration number JJJ 144 XD, a Mazda bus with registration number EPE 394 XP, and a tricycle marked DGB 599 VC, happened at about 7:40 p.m. on Monday. Ajibade said that the truck was parked…
The naira recorded an appreciation against the United States dollar across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Monday. According to official data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the naira strengthened slightly to N1,528.33 on Monday, compared to N1,528.56 recorded on Friday last week. This reflects a marginal gain of N0.23 at the official market, signalling a modest but positive movement in the currency’s value. Similarly, in the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market, the naira appreciated significantly, rising by N20 to exchange at N1,550 per dollar on Monday, from N1,570 on Friday. DAILY…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has affirmed Nigeria’s unwavering stance against nuclear weapons testing. He made this known during a meeting at the Presidential Villa with a delegation from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation, CTBTO, led by its executive secretary, Dr Robert Floyd. According to Shettima, Nigeria, like many other African nations, is grappling with numerous socio-economic challenges, including widespread poverty and the adverse impacts of climate change. He stressed that Africa’s immediate priority is to confront these existential threats, not to engage in the pursuit of nuclear weapons capability. “The outcome of any nuclear conflict is never a win-win situation;…
A lady’s birthday excitement took an unexpected turn after receiving poorly edited pictures from her first-ever birthday photoshoot on the same day as her birthday. In a video shared online, the lady sat weeping uncontrollably as she viewed the long-awaited photos on her phone. She revealed that it was her first photoshoot, making the experience all the more special until the pictures arrived. Instead of feeling joyful, she was frustrated by the photographer’s editing skills. She believed they didn’t do justice to her appearance or the effort she had invested in planning the shoot. She noted that she looked like…
A man had to patiently wait for his wife to finish her “Get Ready With Me” video before they could leave for church on Sunday. In a video shared online, the man @iamsholaadesina, dressed and prepared for church, sat on the couch while his wife focused on perfecting her look for the camera. With her phone mounted on a tripod and soft music playing in the background, she filmed her dance performance to a gospel music while her husband watched silently, trying not to disrupt her video. Knowing that they were late for church, his wife asked him whether her…