Author: Festus Adeloye

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has offered details on how adverse weather conditions forced two aircraft to fly over Aso Rock, a segment of the Nigerian airspace described by aviation authorities as ” Prohibited Flight Zones” – DNP4. The NCAA said it collaborated with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), to investigate two recent cases of violation of the prohibited flight zones in Abuja and established both violations comprised of controlled flights in a controlled airspace but strayed into restricted airspace as a result of adverse weather. Acting Director General of NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, in a statement, said:…

Steady gunshots rented the air on Tuesday particularly within the headquarters of the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area located along Moscow Road as youths and residents supporting Rivers Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, took over many councils’ headquarters. The protesting youths seized the headquarters and occupied them to stop the local government chairmen and other elected officials contesting tenure elongation from returning to their offices. Though their tenures expired on Monday, June 17, the local government chairmen and supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, had threatened to remain in office for six months…

Controversial singer Portable has accused Davido of using him for clout chasing after their recent dinner in the United States. Portable expressed his disappointment, stating that instead of collaborating on music or providing financial support, Davido only used their meeting to trend. According to Portable, Davido should have given him at least $10,000. Read Also: Rising Star Gem storms rap scene with latest collaboration with Portable “Davido ripped me, you invited me out for a dinner in America but you didn’t give me a verse or money, you just used me to trend. You should have given me at least…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerians to refrain from storing cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days. According to the agency, cooked food stored in the refrigerator for days is susceptible to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, key agents of foodborne diseases that can lead to death. Food safety incidents are situations where there is a potential or confirmed health risk associated with food consumption. A food incident can happen, for example, due to accidents, inadequate controls, food fraud, or natural events. NAFDAC Director General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye tasked all…

Kylian Mbappe sustained a broken nose during France’s 1-0 victory against Austria on Monday. The injury occurred during the Group D match at Düsseldorf Arena when Mbappé collided with Austria’s Kevin Danso. Following the collision, the World Cup-winning striker was visibly in pain and had to be substituted. France coach Didier Deschamps expressed uncertainty about Mbappé’s availability for the remainder of the tournament immediately after the match. Mbappe was promptly taken to a hospital in Düsseldorf, where the extent of his injury was confirmed by the French Football Federation. In a statement, the federation said, “He will undergo treatment in…

Manchester City will kick off their bid for a record fifth straight Premier League title away to Chelsea, managed by Pep Guardiola’s former assistant Enzo Maresca. The fixture list released on Tuesday confirmed the current champions will visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 18, to raise the curtain on the 2024–25 campaign. Pep Guardiola’s side, on the final day of the 2023–24 season, became the first side in history to win the Premier League title for four consecutive seasons. They have dominated the Premier League in recent years, winning the title in six of the past seven seasons. Ending a…

The Lagos State government, yesterday, explained that the strain of cholera in Lagos is highly aggressive and contagious. Recall that Lagos has recorded 17 confirmed cases of cholera and 15 fatalities so far. It also said laboratory investigation has confirmed the strain to be cholera sub-type O-1, adding that the subtype is associated with more severe diseases. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, in a post on X, said the identified strain is “highly aggressive and contagious, with potential for widespread dissemination.” Abayomi said through community-based case finding and contact tracing, the government observed that the number of cases…

World record holder Tobi Amusan secured her fourth national title in the women’s 100m hurdles at the national trials on Monday, finishing with an impressive time of 12.78 seconds. The 27-year-old sprinter dominated the race, with Adaobi Tabugbo coming in second at 13.33 seconds and Faith Osamuyi taking third place at 13.36 seconds. Amusan, from Ogun State, thrilled the fans in Benin with her hurdling prowess as she successfully defended her national title. This victory serves as a promising warm-up for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

President Bola Tinubu will, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, depart Lagos for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The inauguration of President Ramaphosa follows his re-election as President for a second term. President Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the ceremony. Chief Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) June 17, 2024

The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has upbraided the Federal Government for contemplating the purchase of some new aircraft to add to the existing Presidential fleets. Obi described the move as unacceptable and a clear show of insensitivity to the suffering of the Nigerian people. Writing on his X handle on Monday, the LP standards bearer said “At a time when our country is on the front page of global newspapers for facing its worst economic crisis, marked by high inflation, a falling currency, and widespread poverty, the government is contemplating buying new presidential jets.…