Category: NEWS
Ibom Air Incident: NCAA Promises ‘Fairness,’ Says ‘Self-Help’ Not Acceptable
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has promised fairness over the Ibom Air incident involving a passenger and cabin crew, but warned that “unruly” behaviour will be dealt with within the ambit of the law. “The point I am trying to make is that no matter the provocation, rest assured that you can always file…
We Won’t Lie, Residents Will Keep Experiencing Flash Floods’ – Lagos Govt Warns
The Lagos State Government says residents will keep experiencing flash flooding due to the realities of climate change and other environmental factors. This is as the government maintained its commitment to ramp up infrastructure to provide lasting solutions across the state. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this statement…
Ogun Government Seals Gbenga Daniel’s House, Hotel
The Ogun State government on Monday, sealed off Asoludero Court, the Conference Hotels, and its annex in the Sagamu Government Reserved Area, belonging to the former governor and senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Otunba Gbenga Daniel. The seal off followed a notice to quit issued to the management of the…
Lawyer Threatens Legal Action Against NYSC Over Raye’s Service Extension
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has threatened legal action against the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), accusing it of “persecution” over the extension of Lagos corps member Ushie Uguamaye’s service year. “I am going to write to the Director-General of the NYSC in the coming hours to put these facts officially before them,” Effiong said…
I’m Interested In What Obi Plans To Do With One-Term Presidency– Farotimi
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has said that Nigerians should be interested in a former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, to achieve if elected as Nigeria’s president to serve for a single term presidency. Farotimi, known for his outspoken advocacy for justice and systemic reforms, stressed that long-term impact…
Ebonyi People Unhappy With Nwifuru Over Radio Manager’s Suspension – Analyst
The suspension of Godfrey Chikwere, General Manager of Legacy FM, has sparked discontent among Ebonyi State residents, with many accusing the state government of stifling press freedom. “Even from the reaction of trending on social media, Ebonyi people are not happy with the suspension,” a political analyst Charles Otu said on Channels Television’s The Morning…
Ibom Air Female Passenger Arraigned, Remanded For Assaulting Officials
A female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly assaulted airline officials on an Ibom Air flight inbound Lagos from Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, has been charged in court. Tunde Moshood, the spokesman to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said Emmanson had also been remanded at the Kirikiri correctional centre in…
AON Imposes No-Fly Life Ban On Ibom Air Passenger Over Assault
The Airline Operators of Nigeria has imposed a no-fly life ban on a female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly assaulted airline officials on an Ibom Air flight inbound Lagos from Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. The AON, in a statement by its spokesperson, Obiora Okonkwo, on Monday, said the ban on Emmanson from flying…
Sowore Released On Bail, Wasn’t Tortured In Custody – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the recent arrest of human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, was based on credible and corroborated allegations including forgery, cyberstalking, and other offences currently under active investigation. The Force also dismissed widespread claims that Sowore was tortured while in custody. In a detailed statement issued over the…
Sowore To Sue Nigeria Police Over Recent Detention, Alleged Inhuman Treatment
Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has resolved to sue the Nigeria Police Force over what his legal team termed “inhumane treatment” during his recent detention. In a Saturday statement, his lawyer, Tope Temokun, alleged that police officers fractured Sowore’s arm during a violent attempt to forcibly transfer him from one cell…