NCAA Enforces Penalties on Airlines for Violating 2023 Regulations
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken enforcement action against five airlines—two international and three domestic—for violating Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations of 2023. The offenses include delays in passenger refunds, failure to comply with directives, mishandling of luggage, and issues related to flight delays and cancellations. Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s Director of […]
Court Issues Interim Injunction to Block Sale of Disputed Abuja Property
Justice Mohammed Zubairu of the Abuja High Court has granted an interim injunction to prevent the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and other parties from selling a disputed property located at Plot No. 4411, Cadastral Zone A09, Guzape District, Abuja. The ruling followed an ex-parte motion filed by the applicant’s counsel, […]
Shehu Sani Faults Tinubu’s Refusal to Probe Buhari’s Military Spending
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for ruling out a probe into military expenditures under the administration of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Sani said Tinubu’s stance contradicts his investigation into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under former governor Godwin Emefiele. “When you find […]
Bode George Criticizes President Tinubu’s Media Chat, Cites Lack of Humanity
Chief Bode George has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent media chat, accusing the president of displaying a lack of empathy toward the struggles faced by Nigerians. Speaking in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, George reacted to Tinubu’s remarks defending the removal of fuel subsidies without regret, urging the president to acknowledge […]
Protests Erupt in Syria After Christmas Tree Burning Sparks Outrage
Protests have erupted across Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah, a Christian-majority town near Hama. A widely shared video on social media captured masked gunmen setting fire to the tree in the town’s main square. The incident has fueled anger among Syria’s Christian community, who demand assurances for the protection of […]
Israel Acknowledges Killing Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz has, for the first time, confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July. The acknowledgment came during a speech in which Katz vowed to target the leadership of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, following their missile and drone attacks on Israel. Haniyeh, a central […]
Russian Cargo Ship “Ursa Major” Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Crew Members Missing
A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria following an explosion in its engine room, leaving two crew members unaccounted for, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday. The vessel, built in 2009 and operated by Oboronlogistika—a company linked to the Russian Defence Ministry’s military construction projects—was carrying […]
Tinubu Defends Record-Breaking Cabinet Size, Dismisses Reduction Calls
President Bola Tinubu has rejected suggestions to downsize his administration’s cabinet, which, at approximately 50 ministers, is Nigeria’s largest to date. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, the president defended the extensive structure, asserting that each minister was appointed with a specific purpose to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. “I’m not prepared to bring down […]
Labour Party Urges FG to Tackle Hunger Crisis After Palliative Stampedes
Umar Farouk Ibrahim, National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), has urged the federal government to focus on improving citizens’ welfare as Nigeria grapples with worsening economic challenges. His appeal follows recent tragic stampedes during end-of-year palliative distributions in Oyo, Anambra, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which claimed over 50 lives, including children. In […]
Governor Fintiri Announces Creation of New Chiefdoms in Adamawa State
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has established second-class chiefdoms for Hoba, Madagali, Michika, and Fofure, carved out from the Adamawa Emirate. The announcement was made during a statewide broadcast on Monday. The newly created chiefdoms and their respective headquarters are: Hoba Chiefdom (Headquarters: Hong) Madagali Chiefdom (Headquarters: Gulak) Michika Chiefdom (Headquarters: Michika) Fofure Chiefdom (Headquarters: Fofure) Additionally, third-class […]
