Daily Archives: February 24, 2022
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One Vessel, 10 Thais, 9 Nigerians docked for alleged smuggling 32.9kg of Cocaine
A vessel, MV Chayaneenaree, 10 Thailand Nationals and nine Nigerians, were today, arraigned before a Lagos Federal High Court, for alleged illegal importation of 32.9 kilograms of Cocaine, by the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Thais arraigned alongside the vessel were: Krilerk Tanakhan; Boonlert Haansoongnern; Jakkarin Booncharoen; Thammarong Put-t-ek; Worrapat Paopinta; Marut Kantaprom; ... -
AON calls for immediate cancellation of multiple designations given to Qatar, Ethiopian Airlines into Nigeria
.... Says airlines lost over $60m to bird strike, ₦20billion to flight delays, cancellations in 2021 The Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON , has strongly objected to the multiple designation given to Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines into Nigeria, calling for their immediate cancellations. Speaking during a well attended press conference by the Airline Operators ... -
NDLEA impounded over 3000kg of drugs from Lagos Airport in 2021
Seized 460kg of Tramadol at MMIA last Week The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it intercepted over 3000 kilogrammes of different types of drugs at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos in 2021. The agency disclosed that it also intercepted 460 kilogrammes of Tramadol at the same airport alone last week. This ... -
UK Minister for Africa, Vicky Ford, calls for more investment partnerships in Nigeria, visits e-mobility centre producing electric vehicles
Reiterates UK’s commitment to transition to green manufacturing in Africa Photo Caption: L-R: UK’s Deputy High Commission in Lagos, Ben Llewellyn-Jones; Chief Financial Officer, MAX, Guy-Bertrand Njoya; UK’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing CB; CEO and CO-Founder, MAX, Adetayo Bamiduro, UK’s Minister for Africa, Vicky Ford; and the Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder MAX, ... -
Runsewe pledges stronger cultural ties with Bulgaria
The Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe (OON) has pledged stronger ties with the Bulgarian Government in the area of marketing their rich cultural heritage. The Director General made this pledge in his office when he hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary of the Republic of Bulgaria, Yanko V. Yordanor in his ... -
NIHOTOUR’s Naijafood to Partner Abuja Jabamah for Bleisure Event
The Bleisure Event organised by Abuja Jabamah will be supported by the best chefs from the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR. The Director General of NIHOTOUR Turaki Nura Kangiwa said this in his office in Abuja when he received the organiser of Jabamah, Ambassador Ikechi Uko. Turaki Kangiwa said that the coming together ... -
Runsewe, NUJ broker peace between Monarch, Journalists Estate Residents, Arepo
Director General National Council for Arts and Culture,(NCAC) Otunba Segun Runsewe alongside President of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Chris Isiguzo and Chairman NUJ Lagos Council, Adeleye Ajayi, on Wednesday initiated peace moves between Olu of Arepo in Ogun State, Oba Solomon Atanda Oyebi and residents of Journalists Estate Phase One. Runsewe who led the peace ... -
Astute Public Relations practitioner bows out of FAAN
One incontrovertible fact in life is: whatever has a beginning must have an end. About three and a half decades ago, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu started a journey at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and it has gradually come to an end today, Friday, February 25, 2022. As it is evident today, she has ... -
Embraer signs services agreement with Air Peace for E-Jets E2s fleet
Embraer announced today, during the Maintennce Repairs and Overhaul, MRO Middle East, in Dubai, that it has signed a comprehensive long-term services agreement with Air Peace, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest airline, to support the airline’s E195-E2 and ERJ fleet. The contract includes access to the Pool Program, which includes component exchanges and repair services ... -
Traditional ruler of Mmahu community in Imo dismisses links in killing of 7 persons
.. Explains genesis of the cult crisis The traditional ruler of Mmahu Autonomous Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, HRH Eze Augustine Ikechukwu Iwuogu has dismissed a media report linking him to the killing of seven persons in the community. Eze Iwuogu in a press statement made available to the media stated ...