The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revoked the Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) of two aviation companies, Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited and Omni-Blu Aviation. The decision was made due to violations of Part 1.2.1.5 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs), which prohibits the falsification, reproduction, or alteration of applications, licenses, certificates, logbooks,…
Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially disbanded all his social-political support groups, including the popular Simplified Movement, in a bid to fully embrace peace in the state. Speaking on Saturday in Port Harcourt at a meeting with members of his political family—including his former Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie; former cabinet members;…
The candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Mimi Azikiwe, has reportedly been declared winner of the just concluded Onitsha North Constituency 1 by-election. According to The Whistler, Azikiwe recorded a landslide victory, garnering 7,774 votes to defeat his opponents from other parties. She defeated candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC Justina Azuka,…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said that every decision he has taken so far, including the fuel subsidy removal is all about Nigerian youths and their future. Tinubu spoke during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, Abuja. He assured that the ongoing economic reforms were designed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 35-year-old man, Hyginus Nkwocha, in Abuja for alleged internet fraud and money laundering. The suspect, described as a ‘young billionaire,’ was apprehended at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering. Items…
In a rare and controversial judgment, a young man was sentenced to 15 strokes of public flogging on Wednesday by Magistrate Farida Ibrahim of the Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse 6, Abuja. The Chief Magistrate Ibrahim handed down a sentence of public flogging to the young man accused of fighting with a prostitute. He…
The Chairman of Ado Central Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Engr. Toyin Ojo, has emphasized the potential of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of society. Engr. Ojo made this statement during the graduation ceremony for 40 PWDs held at the Ekiti State Skill Acquisition Centre, Ilokun, Ado-Ekiti, called for…
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected car thieves who attempted to bribe its officers with ₦1,000,000 during an operation. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the incident took place on April 11th, 2025, around 3:00 PM during a routine patrol in the Birnin Kuka village area of Mashi Local…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. Lagbaja died at the age of 56. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he passed away on Tuesday night in…
The Rivers State University Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt said it has begun and implemented a “no school fees, no exam” policy for the upcoming first semester examinations. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, disclosed this during a pre-first semester examination roadshow around the main campus in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Zeb-Obipi, also warned the students to resist…