Festus Keyamo
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This year’s Amaseikumor festival pulled eminent personalities and ministers to the riverine Oporoza Community, in Delta State, the home town of former Niger Delta agitator, Government Ekpemukpolo, popularly known as Tompolo.
18 Apr
Some Directors of agencies under the Ministry of Aviation who were recently relieved of their appointments have dragged the federal government to an industrial court. They said their appointments were statutory and should be allowed to finish their tenure The complainants in separate suits filed by their lawyer, Patrice Akwara prayed to be reinstated or…
17 Apr
Apparently to sanitise the general aviation segment of local aviation, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Nigeria, yesterday, ordered a three-day ultimatum for all private operators and holders of non-commercial flight permits to submit for a re-evaluation.
16 Apr
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licenses of three private jet owners for carrying out commercial flight operations. The Acting Director NCAA Captain Chris Najomo who announced the suspension in a video press release poster on the official X handle of the authority did not mention the name of the suspended private…
9 Apr
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has again expressed optimism that Emirates Airline will resume operation in June.
8 Apr
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that a United Arab Emirates Airline will resume flights to Nigeria very soon. Keyamo said this on Monday during an interview with Arise Television and announced that the UAE airline had already indicated its readiness to resume flights to Nigeria in a letter sent…
29 Mar
The state of Nigerian airspace infrastructure has raised a lot of concerns among aviation stakeholders.
22 Mar
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has supported the commencement of Nigeria’s first-ever aviation Reality TV Show, titled ‘Flight 100’.
13 Mar
Nigerians have raised concern over skyrocketing prices of airfares despite assurances by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, to address the matter.
12 Mar
Nigerians have raised concern over skyrocketing prices of airfares despite assurances by the Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo to look into some of the sharp practices by airlines in the industry. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has set up a committee to look into the hike in the price of fares by foreign airlines,…
12 Mar
A team of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) auditors, yesterday, arrived in Nigeria to commence the 2024 ICAO Universal Security Audit Programme (USAP) through Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) for Lagos and Abuja airports.
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The North Central Citizens Council (NCCC), has expressed opposition to the alleged attempt to humiliate the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, amidst accusations of misappropriation of funds during his tenure. This comes after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) issued a notice declaring Bello wanted for offenses related to an alleged case…
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The UN called on Britain on Tuesday to reconsider plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, warning it threatened the rule of law and set "a perilous precedent globally." The UK government's controversial Rwanda scheme has been beset by legal challenges since 2022, but was passed by parliament late on Monday after a marathon tussle…
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Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has reflected on the competitiveness and rivalry among colleagues in the movie industry. She opened up about how she and Funke Akindele were at odds with each other but also acknowledged that they were only in competition because they all wanted success. In a long Instagram post, the award-winning actress urged…
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Streaming platform, Netflix has reported a record growth in Q1 of 2024, continuing from where it stopped last Year. In its latest Q1 2024 report, Netflix unveiled impressive figures indicating a significant uptick in revenue growth. This makes it the first time since 2021 that the company has seen double-digit growth. Both gross and operating…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking the disqualification of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a judgement, held that the suit lacked merit as the plaintiff had failed to prove the allegations of certificate forgery levelled against Ewhrudjakpo beyond reasonable doubt. Justice…
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Senegal's new leader, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has called for a "rethought" relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel. Faye, who was inaugurated as president on April 2, was elected on pledges of radical reform and promises to restore national "sovereignty" over key industries. Speaking at a joint press conference…
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Twelve militants have been killed in the southern Philippines during a gun battle with security forces that left seven soldiers wounded, the army said in a statement. The firefight happened Monday in Maguindanao del Sur province on Mindanao island, a haven for multiple armed groups ranging from communist insurgents to Islamist militants. The Philippine Army…
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The China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) in Nigeria, says no Nigerian has been subjected to discrimination or denied access to the Chinese supermarket. The supermarket is located within the premises of the Royal Choice Estate, Airport Road, Abuja. The Secretary of China Chamber of Commerce, Mr Cui Guangzheng, said this in a statement in…
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Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew onboard, the country's rescue agency said. "The two helicopters collided during flight training. All 10 victims on board have been confirmed dead by the medical officers," Suhaimy Mohamad Suhail, senior operations commander from the fire and rescue department…