The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has accused former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika of involvement in the questionable sale of two helicopters by the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria. According to a report by Saturday Punch, the Bell 206 helicopters were sold for N556 million, allegedly due to underutilization. While […]
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NSIB Expands Search Efforts in Rivers Helicopter Crash, Deploys Additional Diving Equipment
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is intensifying search and recovery operations following the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter crash near Port Harcourt, which left five confirmed dead and three missing. The NSIB is deploying more diving equipment to aid ongoing efforts, with search teams suspending Friday’s operations at dusk and preparing for a renewed search. NSIB […]
House of Reps Criticizes CBN Over Old and New Naira Note Confusion
Labour Party Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives, Afam Ogene, has criticized the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its unclear stance on the coexistence of old and new Naira notes. His statement follows the CBN’s response to a Supreme Court ruling that did not specify an expiration date for the old ₦200, ₦500, […]
Keyamo Provides Update on Helicopter Crash Search Efforts
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has given an update on the search for victims following a helicopter crash on Thursday in the Atlantic Ocean, near Bonny Finima off the coast of Calabar. He stated that divers are continuing their search for remaining bodies and the wreckage. A full update will be […]
KANSIEC to Proceed with Kano LG Elections Amid Conflicting Court Orders
The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has confirmed that it will move forward with the local government elections scheduled for October 26, 2024, despite conflicting court orders. Earlier, the Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice Simon Amobeda, had issued a ruling to halt the election and removed KANSIEC Chairman Sani Malumfashi […]
House of Representatives Rejects Bill to Broaden Scope of Islamic Law in Constitution
The Nigerian House of Representatives has voted down a bill proposing amendments to the 1999 Constitution that would expand the application of Islamic law. Sponsored by Aliyu Missau, the bill sought to remove the term “personal” from references to Islamic law in sections 24, 262, 277, and 288, which would allow the Sharia Court of […]
Kano High Court Clears Path for Local Government Elections Despite Previous Suspension
The Kano State High Court has granted approval for the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with local government elections scheduled for October 26, 2024. The decision, issued by Justice Sanusi Ma’aji, reaffirms KANSIEC’s authority to conduct elections across all 44 local government areas in the state. This ruling overturns an earlier Federal […]
Nigeria Faces Fuel Price Surge and Supply Shifts as Marketers Buy Directly from Dangote Refinery
Amid rising fuel prices and concerns over supply, oil marketers in Nigeria are now sourcing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) directly from the Dangote Refinery, bypassing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). With recent adjustments in President Tinubu’s cabinet, calls have increased for a dedicated petroleum minister to stabilize the sector. Austin Aigbe, an advocacy […]
TCN Explains Prolonged Power Outages in Northern Nigeria Amid Security Challenges”
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed that ongoing power outages across Northern Nigeria will likely continue due to security challenges hindering repair efforts on critical transmission lines. The blackout, which has now lasted over four days, was triggered by vandalism on the Shiroro-Mando transmission line—a crucial supply line for northern states. Despite attempts […]
Senate Sets Tuesday to Begin Screening of Tinubu’s New Ministerial Nominees
The Nigerian Senate is scheduled to start the screening process for seven new ministerial nominees presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu next Tuesday. The nominees and their designated portfolios include: For the first time, the nominees’ portfolios are listed in advance of the Senate’s confirmation process. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Tinubu’s letter to the […]