JUST IN: NCAA revokes Eastwind aviation, Omni-Blu’s operating licences

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has revoked the Air Operator Certificates of two operators: Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited and Omni-Blu Aviation. This was done to address falsification, reproduction, or alteration of applications, licenses, certificates, logbooks, reports, or records. The agency made this announcement on its official X account on Friday. According to the agency,
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has revoked the Air Operator Certificates of two operators: Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited and Omni-Blu Aviation. This was done to address falsification, reproduction, or alteration of applications, licenses, certificates, logbooks, reports, or records. The agency made this announcement on its official X account on Friday. According to the agency,

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N868m fraud: Witnesses narrate how ex-AG diverted defence funds as trial begins

The trial of former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, over an alleged N868.4 million fraud began on Friday, January 31, 2025, before Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Witnesses detailed how Nwabuoku allegedly diverted funds through multiple bank accounts while serving as Director of Finance and Accounts
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The trial of former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, over an alleged N868.4 million fraud began on Friday, January 31, 2025, before Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Witnesses detailed how Nwabuoku allegedly diverted funds through multiple bank accounts while serving as Director of Finance and Accounts

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Max Air says international flights unaffected after Kano incident

Max Air has assured customers that its international operations remain unaffected following the recent incident involving one of its aircraft in Kano. The airline made this known on their official X account on Friday. According to the airline, “Following the recent incident involving one of our aircraft in Kano, we wish to reassure our esteemed
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Max Air has assured customers that its international operations remain unaffected following the recent incident involving one of its aircraft in Kano. The airline made this known on their official X account on Friday. According to the airline, “Following the recent incident involving one of our aircraft in Kano, we wish to reassure our esteemed

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Katsina spent N120bn on education since 2023 – Deputy gov

The Katsina State Government under Governor Dikko Radda upon assumption of office on May 29, 2023 to Friday, January 31, 2025 has so far spent over N120 billion across various educational initiatives and infrastructure development projects. This was disclosed by the state’s deputy governor, Faruk Jobe, during the third edition of the monthly press briefing
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The Katsina State Government under Governor Dikko Radda upon assumption of office on May 29, 2023 to Friday, January 31, 2025 has so far spent over N120 billion across various educational initiatives and infrastructure development projects. This was disclosed by the state’s deputy governor, Faruk Jobe, during the third edition of the monthly press briefing

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Newcastle’s Almirón returns to MLS side Atlanta United in permanent transfer

Miguel Almirón has sealed a permanent transfer to Atlanta United for an undisclosed fee, marking a return to the club he originally left six years ago for Newcastle United. Fondly known as ‘Miggy’, Almirón joined the Magpies in January 2019 for a then-club-record fee and went on to make 223 appearances, scoring 30 goals during
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Miguel Almirón has sealed a permanent transfer to Atlanta United for an undisclosed fee, marking a return to the club he originally left six years ago for Newcastle United. Fondly known as ‘Miggy’, Almirón joined the Magpies in January 2019 for a then-club-record fee and went on to make 223 appearances, scoring 30 goals during

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Delta suspends five headteachers for extortion

The Delta State Government has suspended five primary school headteachers for extorting pupils through illegal levies. The action, announced in a statement from the State Ministry of Information, Asaba, and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Theresa Adiabua-Oliko, was made public on Friday, January 31, 2025. Copies of the statement were distributed to journalists in Warri.
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The Delta State Government has suspended five primary school headteachers for extorting pupils through illegal levies. The action, announced in a statement from the State Ministry of Information, Asaba, and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Theresa Adiabua-Oliko, was made public on Friday, January 31, 2025. Copies of the statement were distributed to journalists in Warri.

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Edo: Witnesses allege over-voting as APC, Okpebholo’s counsel disagrees

Witnesses who testified on Friday before the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal alleged instances of over-voting in their polling units as the the respondents’ counsel, vehemently disagreed. The petitioners, the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Asuerime Ighodalo, are challenging the outcome of the election. Specifically, the
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Witnesses who testified on Friday before the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal alleged instances of over-voting in their polling units as the the respondents’ counsel, vehemently disagreed. The petitioners, the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Asuerime Ighodalo, are challenging the outcome of the election. Specifically, the

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Police rescue six-month-old baby from kidnappers in FCT

The Niger State Police Command has rescued a six-month-old baby who was kidnapped by her cousin and taken to the Federal Capital Territory to be sold. The incident happened last Saturday in the Kwamba area of Suleja. The baby’s mother had asked her cousin, Joy Nuwa, to look after the child while she went on
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The Niger State Police Command has rescued a six-month-old baby who was kidnapped by her cousin and taken to the Federal Capital Territory to be sold. The incident happened last Saturday in the Kwamba area of Suleja. The baby’s mother had asked her cousin, Joy Nuwa, to look after the child while she went on

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Aston Villa’s Duran joins Ronaldo, Mane at Al Nassr

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Friday in a deal worth a reported £64 million ($79 million). Duran was unable to break into Villa’s team on a regular basis despite a series of impressive substitute appearances. The 21-year-old Colombian scored Villa’s winner in their memorable Champions League victory
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Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Friday in a deal worth a reported £64 million ($79 million). Duran was unable to break into Villa’s team on a regular basis despite a series of impressive substitute appearances. The 21-year-old Colombian scored Villa’s winner in their memorable Champions League victory

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