In response to public inquiries, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) addressed the recent directive from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, to relocate FAAN’s corporate headquarters from Abuja back to its original base, Lagos. FAAN clarified that the decision was reached after extensive consultations with stakeholders and…
The Supreme Court has upheld Governor Adedapo Abiodun’s election in Ogun State. Oladipupo Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the most recent governorship election in Ogun State, had his appeal denied by a five-member court panel in a unanimous decision just moments ago. Justice Tijjani Abubakar, who read the lead judgment, concluded that…
A resident of Lugbe estate, whose identity remains undisclosed, made a daring escape from a kidnapping attempt on Wednesday around 10:00 PM. The individual encountered the harrowing incident en route to Penthouse and Elsalem estate, just outside their residential area. According to the victim, the assailants blocked their path with a car, prompting a quick-thinking…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the detention of Mr. Olajide Ahmed Kafidipe, an Assistant General Manager of Skyway Handling Company (SAHCO), along with seven other employees, at the Ikoyi Center of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS). The court, presided over by Justice Deinde Dipeolu, remanded them in custody after granting bail. They…
An advocacy organization, Justice and Equity in Nigeria Leadership (JENL), has called President Bola Tinubu to remove Dr Muheeba Dankaka, Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), over an alleged certificate fraud and identity controversy. It specifically asked for the suspension of the Commission’s beleaguered chairman until the outcome of an ongoing police inquiry. Dankaka…
Some telecom subscribers expressed frustration on Wednesday as their phone lines were blocked by telecommunications companies, despite having linked their National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM cards. The subscribers voiced their grievances in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had directed telecom operators, including…
Men from the Abia State Police Command were claimed to have stormed ABN TV in Umuahia on Tuesday and forcibly arrested a guest, Mr. Udensi Donald, during a live broadcast of “Youth Rendezvous,” hosted by Grace Onyekachi. Ifeanyi Okali, Director of ABN TV/Radio, confirmed this in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Okali denounced the incursion…
In a recent meeting with the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) team, the Experiential Marketers Association of Nigeria (EXMAN) discussed the continuation of their collaboration and explored new avenues for mutual growth and impact. The meeting, attended by the Managing Director, Prince Fatiu Adegbola Akiolu, Corporate Communications, and the Compliance Unit of LASAA,…
When the Super Eagles take on the hosts Ivory Coast in their second Group A match of the 2023 AFCON on Thursday (today) at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, coach José Peseiro says he will stick to his previous game plan. The Super Eagles and Elephants will play each other for the ninth time…
The Book of Clarence, directed by American rapper Jay-Z and featuring a soundtrack by legendary Nigerian vocalists Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold, will open in theaters nationwide on April 12. The movie’s distributor, Filmone, revealed this on its Instagram page. Adekunle Gold joins American rappers Doja Cat and Kodak Black on the song “Jeezu,” while…
