Increased airfares, poor policy implementation stifling aviation sector — Senate
THE Chairperson Senate Committee on Aviation, Biodun Olujimi, has said astronomical and skyrocketing of air fares, including poor implementation of aviation policies are impeding the growth of the country’s aviation sector. Olujimi stated this at the 2nd edition of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, National Conference, with theme: ‘Sustainability of the Aviation Industry in Nigeria, held on Monday, in...
Accident kills 40,000 people annually in Nigeria – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, says over 40,000 people die annually as a result of road crashes in Nigeria. Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu spoke on Monday in Abuja during activities marking the 7th United Nations Global Road Safety Week. Biu noted that 1.3 million people across the world were killed and about 50 million people get injured each year globally. Citing...
Tinubu’s inauguration: Military, IG warn troublemakers as court hears anti-handover case
The military and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba on Monday read the Riot Act to individuals and groups opposed to the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu on May 29. The Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, re-echoed the military warning to dissident groups that any threats to the transition programme and by extension to democracy in...
US imposes visa ban on Nigeria’s 2023 elections riggers
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on politicians and people who where involved in undermining the just-concluded Nigeria’s 2023 elections. According to Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, in a statement on Monday, the US said it is committed to supporting Nigeria’s aspirations to solidify the democratic process and rule of law. Blinken, however, did not specify individuals that will be...
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Monday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. A former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said he expects the number of lawmakers supporting his ambition to be the President of the 10th Senate to rise to 86 by June. Akpabio, who currently has the backing of the ruling All Progressives Congress for the seat,...
Death shakes Nollywood as three actors, technician die in one week
When actors, filmmakers and fans woke up on Sunday (yesterday), they did not expect that they would be thrown into another round of mourning after crying in quick succession over the deaths of some notable personalities in the industry in the space of some days. But, that was exactly what happened when news filtered in that an actor and...
2023 polls: How travails of women seeking elective positions worsened
With the 2023 general elections over, female politicians failed to secure a good number of seats across the country. Despite their efforts to break even, Nigerian women in politics still face a tough task of competing with their male counterparts. Many women interested in occupying elective political positions have disturbing tales on how their efforts are frustrated. “We were asked to pick...
Breaking: Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci breaks Guinness World Record for ‘longest cooking time’
Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has broken the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual”. The chef, on Monday morning, smashed the 87 hours 45 minutes record set by now-former Guinness World Record holder, Lata Tondon. Hilda launched into the competition on Thursday at exactly 4pm when she put on her cooker. Hilda...
Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi dead days after birthday
Nigeria’s movie industry is in a mourning mood again with the reported death of Murphy Afolabi. The 49-year-old popular Yoruba actor died in the early hours of today in his residence. Veteran film director and producer, Tunde Ola-Yusuf confirmed the passing via his Facebook page on Sunday afternoon. “Rest in peace. May God give the family and close associates the fortitude to...
10th Senate presidency: Katsina’s senators-elect back Akpabio, Barau
Katsina State’s senators-elect on Sunday threw their weight behind the All Progressives Congress’ endorsement of Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau as Senate President and Deputy Senate President, respectively, of the 10th National Assembly. The lawmakers-elect took the decision on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Katsina Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. The meeting was held at the instance of the Katsina State...
