Author: Ayo

The federal government has lifted the suspension on Arik Air’s operations, following the resolution of a dispute between the airline and Atlas Petroleum. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announced the development in a statement, confirming that Arik Air’s planes will resume operations. According to Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, and the DG of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, played key roles in resolving the impasse. Achimugu stated, “The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, and the DG of NCAA,…

The Kebbi State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its withdrawal from the forthcoming local government council elections scheduled for August 31. This decision was made known by the party’s chairman, Alhaji Bello Usman-Suru, during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. According to Usman-Suru, the party’s withdrawal is due to the compromised leadership of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIECOM), whose chairman and commissioners are allegedly card-carrying members of the APC. This, he said, makes it impossible to conduct free, fair, and credible elections. The PDP chairman also expressed dissatisfaction with the creation of administrative…

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to be patient with his administration, promising that the country is on the verge of a new era of prosperity. In a televised address on Wednesday, Tinubu acknowledged the hardships faced by Nigerians due to the fuel subsidy removal, but assured that his government’s plans would soon alleviate their suffering. Tinubu admitted that a delay in implementing his administration’s plans had compounded the challenges faced by Nigerians, but expressed confidence that the measures taken would ultimately benefit the country. He appealed to Nigerians to look beyond the present difficulties and focus on the long-term…

The Asue Ogie Campaign Management has vehemently denied reports that the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, has been disqualified from contesting the September 21 election in Edo State. Rev. Olu Martins, Deputy Director-General of the campaign, described the rumors as “a concocted story, fake, imaginary, diabolical and satanic creation of the warped minds of the opposition.” In a statement released in Benin, Martins emphasized that no Appeal Court ruling has disqualified Ighodalo, contrary to claims by “merchants of lies and propaganda.” He urged the people of Edo State and the nation to disregard the “fake news,” labeling…

In a candid interview with EAFC, Tottenham captain Son Heung-min revealed a shocking incident where former manager Jose Mourinho publicly embarrassed him in front of his teammates. The South Korean superstar, who has netted 162 goals in 408 appearances for Spurs since 2015, recounted the incident, saying: “One time Mourinho told me off during the game… I was so upset about it, I’m not even an 18-19-year-old to be treated like that.” Mourinho’s harsh words, “I don’t think you want to be in a game with a team like Burnley or Stoke (rough game),” left Son feeling humiliated. However, the…

In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s parliament has been dissolved, following the resignation and flight of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amidst violent protests demanding her ouster. The president’s office announced the dissolution in a statement on Tuesday, hours after protesting student leaders issued an ultimatum to dissolve parliament. The protests, which have left over 300 people dead, had been ongoing for weeks, with students demanding Hasina’s resignation. Following her departure, Awami League offices and leaders’ homes were attacked and looted across Dhaka and other areas. In a bid to restore calm, Army Chief Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman met with leaders of…

A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted N50m bail each to two students, Timothy Oluwabukola and Anthony Odemerho, accused of hacking into MTN Nigeria’s computers and stealing airtime and data worth N1.9bn. Justice Akintayo Aluko granted the bail after hearing separate bail applications filed by the defendants. The court ordered the defendants to provide two sureties each, including a civil servant and a landed property owner, and to submit recent passport photographs. The defendants were arraigned on July 30, 2024, on four counts of conspiracy, unauthorized access, and unlawful conversion. They pleaded not guilty to the charges and were…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the “Igbo Must Go” campaign in the South-West, calling for a referendum to allow Ndigbo to exit Nigeria peacefully. IPOB Director of Media and Publicity, Emma Powerful, described the campaign as “provocative and genocidal”. IPOB accused the Lagos State Government and Federal Government of sponsoring the campaign, warning that Ndigbo are prepared to exit Nigeria violently if necessary. The group demanded the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and a referendum for Ndigbo to decide between Biafra and Nigeria. Powerful stated, “Ndigbo are ready to exit Yoruba land and Nigeria via a referendum……

Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has been released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos State after serving a six-month prison sentence. Bobrisky was jailed for Naira abuse by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Upon his release, Bobrisky was greeted by fans and warned Nigerians to obey the laws of the country and respect the Naira. “Don’t spray money, or you will become a landlord in Kirikiri,” he said. “Something light as spraying of Naira can take you to prison.” Reactions have trailed Bobrisky’s release, with some netizens expressing surprise and others congratulating him.…

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the demands of the peaceful protesters, stating that the President’s recent speech failed to meet their expectations. Falana emphasized that the government must take concrete steps to address the protesters’ demands, including reducing fuel subsidies, improving living standards, cutting governance costs, and tackling insecurity. He suggested that processing crude oil in government-owned refineries could eliminate the need for fuel subsidies. Falana commended the protesters for bringing attention to the plight of millions of Nigerians and demanded the immediate release of arrested protesters,…