The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to impose “maximum enforcement action” against Kenya Airways over multiple consumer protection violations. This was disclosed by Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, in a statement on Saturday, February 8. Achimugu expressed concern about Kenya Airways’ non-compliance with aviation regulations, particularly …
Tinubu orders database clean-up as FG uncovers 6,000 Nigeriens with NIN
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has identified over 6,000 Nigeriens who were illegally registered in its database with the National Identification Number (NIN). This revelation comes amid President Bola Tinubu’s directive for a comprehensive update of the National Social Register to support the Federal Government’s social investment programmes. Punch reported that sources at the …
Wreckage of plane missing in Alaska found on sea ice, all aboard dead
The wreckage of a plane matching the description of one that went missing Thursday afternoon was found on sea ice in Alaska on Friday, Feb. 7, the U.S. Coast Guard said. All 10 aboard – nine passengers and the pilot flying the single-engine turboprop plane – did not survive the apparent crash, the Coast Guard …
Vinicius Jr rejects contract extension offer from Real Madrid
Vinicius Junior has reportedly rejected an initial contract offer from Real Madrid after opening talks over an extension with the club. The Brazilian superstar’s current deal runs till 2027 and includes a staggering €1billion (£830m) release clause. However, Real Madrid are said to be keen to tie the 24-year-old to a new long-term deal, having …
Ghana bans first-class travel for government officials
Ghana’s President John Mahama has imposed a ban on first-class travel for all government appointees as part of efforts to cut down public expenditure amid the country’s economic difficulties. Speaking at the swearing-in of new ministers at the Jubilee House, Mr. Mahama said all non-essential travel would be prohibited, while the Chief of Staff must …
Nollywood, social media, prosperity preaching by religious institutions fueling get-rich-quick syndrome — Remi Tinubu
The wife of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said skewed messages projected by some movies, social media and religious organisations are fuelling the get-rich-quick syndrome which is also driving Nigeria’s high rate of trafficking in persons. She stated this on Friday, February 7, when the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition …
“Joe, you’re fired” Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden’s security clearance and stops his daily intelligence briefings
US President Donald Trump said that he’s revoking former President Joe Biden’s access to government secrets and ending the daily intelligence briefings, he’s receiving. Trump announced his decision on Friday, Feb. 7, in a post on his social media platform shortly after he arrived at his Mar-a-Lago home and private club in Palm Beach for …
Nigerians in America now hide and avoid quarrels over fear of deportation – US-based Professor
A Professor of Social Ethics at Boston University, Nimi Wariboko, has expressed concerns over the fear gripping Nigerians in the United States due to a sweeping crackdown on undocumented immigrants under the administration of President Donald Trump. Wariboko shared his thoughts during a virtual appearance on the Friday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu …
NNPCL denies explosion at Warri refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has denied reports claiming there was an explosion at the Warri refinery. According to a statement by the NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, says the reports suggesting that an explosion had occurred at the refinery complex were false. “NNPC Ltd. wishes to clarify that there was …