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The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Musa Nuhu, has disclosed that the recently introduced civil aviation regulation, requiring a minimum of six aircraft for start-up airlines, is intentionally implemented to safeguard the viability and stability of incoming airlines within the aviation sector. Nuhu also said the acquisition of six airplanes is not

Niger’s ambassador to France, Aichatou Boulama Kane, on Friday, insisted she was still in her post despite the coup in the West African country, saying she remained loyal to detained President Mohamed Bazoum. Kane, who has been in her job since July 2022, said she rejected as “null and void” an order by the coup

The family of a Nollywood icon, Saint Obi, has announced the funeral arrangement of the deceased actor. The deceased actor will be laid to rest on Friday, August 18 in his hometown, Umuezealaeze, Alaenyi Ogwa, in Imo State, according to a flyer released by the family According to details on the flyer, ”The funeral service

The National Examination Council, Friday said over one million candidates registered and will sit the ongoing 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination. The Registrar of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi disclosed this in Jos, Plateau State on Friday while monitoring the conduct of the examination in some Schools. According to a statement released by the spokesperson of

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Owerri zone, have demanded the immediate resignation of the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Prof. Nnenna Oti, over alleged corrupt practices and anti-union activities. ASUU stated this in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Dennis Aribodor, during a press conference held in ASUU-UNIZIK

A homeless woman, identified as Aminat Adekunle on Friday, was delivered of a baby girl by the roadside in the Arepo area of Ogun State. Still smarting from the afterbirth pains and looking pale, she was seen by our correspondent cradling the sleeping newborn in a container littered with her belongings. The PUNCH learnt that

Ethiopia’s Federal Government on Friday declared a “state of emergency” following an escalation of violence in the northern region of Amhara, the office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said. “It has become necessary to declare a state of emergency as a situation has emerged where it has become difficult to control this unacceptable movement under

The President, Bola Tinubu, has written to the Senate seeking its support on the deployment of military personnel to the Niger Republic. He also sought the backing of the legislature on the cutting off of electricity to the country. The PUNCH had reported that Niger’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, was toppled by his guards.

The Akwa Ibom State Police command said it had neutralised a notorious armed robber, one Wisdom Sunday Akpan, who has been on its wanted list over time. The police said the armed robber killed by operatives of the Command’s Special Weapons And Tactics Team, who were attempting to arrest him, was a remnant of a

The military junta in Niger Republic cut off ties with Nigeria, France, and other countries on Friday, after the peace talks delegates sent by the Economic Community of West Africa States failed. According to a report on Friday by Radio France International, the “delegation from the ECOWAS arrived in Niamey, with the aim of establishing

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former spokesperson for the Bola Tinubu presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo as minister. Keyamo’s name as a ministerial nominee was announced on Friday. President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday sent an additional list of 19 nominees The PUNCH reported on Thursday that the ministerial nomination of Maryam Shetty from Kano

The Senate on Friday commenced the screening of the new batch of ministerial nominees. President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday sent an additional list of 19 nominees to complement the previously sent 28-man nominees. As listed on the Order paper of the plenary proceedings, the nominees up for screening before the Senate include former Osun

The Federation of International Football Association confirmed on Friday that it is investigating an allegation of misconduct in relation to the Zambian women’s national team in the ongoing Australia and New Zealand 2023 World Cup. Coach Bruce Mwape was accused of rubbing his hands over the chest of one of his players, The Guardian reported

The President, Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the nomination of Dr Mariam Shetty, a nominee from Kano State. The President replaced Shetty with Mariya Mahmoud. He also nominated former spokesperson for the Bola Tinubu presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo. President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday sent an additional list of 19 nominees The PUNCH reported on

The Osuagwu family of Obollo in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area, Imo State, has appealed to the acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to prevail on the Anambra State Police Command, to release their son, Mr. Peter Osuagwu and his wife, Mrs Franca Osuagwu, being detained by the Police since May 30, 2023. They

The Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commissioned a visitation panel to audit the Benue State University, Makurdi from 2016 to date. The panel led by Chairman, Prof. Gabriel Moti, will investigate the application of funds allocated for specific projects and also assess staff development problems. Alia, who was represented by the deputy governor, Chief

The Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commissioned a visitation panel to audit the Benue State University, Makurdi from 2016 to date. The panel led by Chairman, Prof. Gabriel Moti, will investigate the application of funds allocated for specific projects and also assess staff development problems. Alia, who was represented by the deputy governor, Chief

…Pledges improved waterways surveillance, strike criminals The Nigerian Navy said it would investigate rather than gloss over allegations of military involvement in oil theft, saying any personnel found culpable would be dismissed and prosecuted. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, said this while fielding questions from newsmen in Port Harcourt on Thursday

Coup leaders in the Republic of Niger, on Thursday, revoked a raft of military cooperation agreements with France. The country further suspended broadcasts of French state-funded international news outlets France 24 and RFI earlier on Thursday – drawing condemnation from the French foreign ministry. A decision about the revocation of five military deals with France

The Nigeria Medium and Large-Scale Printers League has urged the Federal Government to direct its Ministries, Departments and Agencies to patronise local printers. This is as the group commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for entrusting them with the responsibility of producing the election materials used for the 2023 general elections. This was contained in

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Phillip Shuaibu, has asked a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to stop the commencement of an impeachment process against him. In the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023, the Inspector General of Police;  State Security Service; the Governor of Edo State; the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, and the

France on Friday rejected the Niger junta’s move to scrap bilateral military pacts, saying the West African country’s “legitimate” leadership alone was entitled to do so. “The legal framework of France’s defence agreement with Niger is based on accords that were signed with the legitimate Nigerien authorities,” the foreign ministry said after the junta in

The Women’s World Cup knockout rounds begin on Saturday after some sparkling performances in the group phase. AFP Sport picks out five players who have lit up the tournament so far: – Chiamaka Nnadozie (NGR) – James will need to get score past Chiamaka Nnadozie next — England play Nigeria in the last 16. Nigeria’s

Niger’s coup leaders have lifted the curfew they imposed after taking power and toppling the elected president on July 26, plunging the country into crisis. “The curfew imposed since July 26, 2023, is officially lifted as of today,” according to a decree dated late Thursday and signed by coup leader Abdourahamane Tiani. AFP Details later…

  Renowned media mogul, entrepreneur and CEO of EbonyLife Group, Mo Abudu, has been appointed Creatives Champion for the upcoming UK-African Investment Summit scheduled to take place in April 2024 in the United Kingdom. The announcement was made by the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, The Rt. Hon James Cleverly, during