. See full list of affected operators Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, on Friday, suspended the permits of 10 private jet operators over illegal operation. Consequently, the permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) of the affected operators have been suspended by the NCAA. The NCAA wielded the big stick following the failure of the affected operators to undergo a recertification process as directed by the regulatory authority. There had been allegations that most of the operators had been abusing the PNCF, using their jets for commercial flights or what is simply called in aviation parlance as “hire and reward.” The Nigeria Civil…
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Britain woke Friday to the scene of a political earthquake. The opposition Labour Party, after 14 years in the political wilderness, has handed a brutal defeat to the ruling Conservatives. Party leader Keir Starmer is now certain to become prime minister in the coming hours, replacing his Conservative Party counterpart, Rishi Sunak, who has presided over one of the worst electoral losses in British political history. “We did it,” Starmer told a cheering crowd in an early-morning speech in central London. “You voted for it and now it has arrived. Change begins now.” He thanked voters, saying they had changed…
Keir Starmer’s opposition Labour party was on course for a landslide win in Britain’s general election Thursday, an exit poll showed, signalling the end of 14 years of Conservative rule. The poll announced by several UK broadcasters suggested Labour would win 410 seats in the 650-seat parliament, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ruling Tories trailing on 131. AFP
…as Agency activates civil intelligence network to assist security agencies Following warnings by security agencies about impending nationwide protests scheduled for Friday July 5, 2024, the National Orientation Agency has activated its civil intelligence network. Towards this end, NOA has instructed its 812 offices nationwide to identify potential hotspots and persons involved in the planned demonstrations. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has raised the alarm that certain individuals, particularly those under investigation by the commission, are mobilizing youths, including schoolchildren, to stage a nationwide protest against the government. NOA Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has, therefore, appealed to parents…
…alleges they forced 71 international companies to quit Nigeria after hacking their accounts Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday decried the negative impact internet crimes popularly known as “yahoo yahoo’’ is having on Nigeria. Olukoyede disclosed that several international companies were forced to shut down their operations and quit Nigeria following massive theft of their finances through local wire fraud. The anti-graft Czar noted that in 2022, over $500m was lost due to the activities of Internet fraudsters. The Agency’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement that the EFCC…
…asaures citizens current situation can be made better in few months Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Thursday in Abuja promised that the private sector will “invest heavily” in job-creating initiatives. He added that Nigeria’s economy can be turned around “within a few months”, saying, “The issues are not that bad.” The business mogul and Africa’s richest man expressed optimism after President Bola Tinubu inaugurated a 31-member Presidential Economic Coordination Council at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu established the committee on March 27, 2024, some three months ago. The committee comprises Tinubu, Vice President…
Central Bank of Nigeria, on Thursday, threatened to penalise Deposit Money Banks rejecting mutilated Naira notes. CBN’s Acting Director of Currency Operations Department, Solaja Olayemi, in a statement on behalf of the apex bank, said several reports have been made against the banks. The statement read, “The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has received several reports of rejection of dirty/mutilated Naira banknotes by some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs). “Consequently, it has become imperative to remind DMBs that the CBN circular dated July 2, 2019, reference number COD/DIR/GEN/CIR/01/006, which prescribes penalties for the rejection of Naira banknotes, is still enforceable and…
Federal Government, on Thursday, warned that river flooding will begin by the ending of July, saying 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are likely to experience some devastating situations. The government also warned that continual flooding might also worsen the cholera epidemic currently ravaging some states. National Centre for Disease Control, on Wednesday, disclosed that as of Wednesday, cholera outbreak had resulted in 63 deaths and 2,102 suspected cases. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, said at a press conference on Thursday that what the country has been experiencing since May is flash/urban floods resulting…
Edo State Peoples Democratic Party Campaign Organisation has rejected the Abuja Federal High Court judgment which nullified the election of Asue Ighodalo as the party’s flagbearer in the September 21 governorship poll. But the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress has invited the embattled PDP governorship candidate to defect to the opposition party. Director-General of PDP Campaign Council, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, while rejecting Justice Inyang Ekwo’s judgment in suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/165 of 2024, at a press conference in Benin City on Thursday, described the judgment as “a strange development and contrary to a long line of Appellate Courts’ decision on…
Peoples Redemption Party on Thursday asked the Federal Government to withdraw Nigeria’s involvement in the pro-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Samoa Agreement. PRP Acting National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, stated this in a statement. Recall that the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, had confirmed that Nigeria signed the Samoa Agreement at a reception organised by the European Union (EU) on Monday in Abuja. PRP argued that signing the agreement is a betrayal of the Nigerian people’s trust and values. The party’s statement read, “We demand that the government immediately withdraw from this agreement. “The Samoa Agreement,…