AFG Leases Two CRJ1000 Jets to Nigeria’s Cally Air
AFG Aviation Ireland has confirmed the successful lease of two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets to Cally Air, the state-backed airline of Cross River State, Nigeria. The aircraft, recently acquired from Regional One, were leased under a finance agreement as part of Cally Air’s fleet expansion. The jets will be operated by ValueJet under a sublease, […]
Wike Denies ₦5.2bn Debt Claims, Blames Unauthorized Contracts
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has rejected claims that his administration owes local contractors N5.2 billion, stating the debts stem from contracts awarded without his approval by civil servants. The denial follows a protest at Wike’s residence on Monday, where contractors accused the FCT Administration of failing to pay for completed projects. However, Wike’s spokesperson, Lere […]
Europeans to back Zelensky in Washington as Trump Presses Ukraine deal
European leaders will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. The move comes as Trump pushes for a quick peace deal with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Trump recently met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where sources say both men discussed proposals that […]
WWII Camp Survivor Tineke Breaks 80-Year Silence
Tineke Einthoven, now 87, has spoken publicly for the first time about her traumatic childhood in Japanese internment camps during World War II. Captured at age four on the Indonesian island of Java, she and her family endured years of starvation, brutality, and loss under Japanese occupation. In 1942, shortly after Japan invaded the Dutch […]
Benue Deputy Speaker Alleges Illegal Cell in Ado LGA
Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Lami Danladi-Ogenyi, has alleged the existence of an illegal detention cell in Ezza, Ado LGA, reportedly run by political loyalists under the watch of council chairman Sunday Oche. Addressing journalists in Makurdi, she described the situation as a threat to residents and revealed that petitions have […]
Lagos to Divert Osborne Road Traffic Aug 15–17
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on Osborne Road in Ikoyi frThe diversion is designed to minimise disruption while linking newly constructed drains along Modupe Alakija Crescent to the existing underground drainage beneath Osborne Road’s median.om August 15 to 17 to facilitate drainage connection works. The diversion is designed to minimise disruption while linking […]
FG Eases Flight Ban on Kwam 1, Restores Pilots’ Licenses
The Federal Government has withdrawn a criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and reduced penalties for Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (Kwam 1), following recent high-profile airport altercations. Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo said the decisions came after 48 hours of consultations with aviation stakeholders, noting lessons learned and remorse shown by those involved. Ibom […]
NHS Administrator Steals £80,000 for Online Lover, Avoids Jail
NHS Administrator Steals £80,000 for Online Lover in Nigeria, Avoids Jail A 63-year-old NHS administrator, Hyacinth Blair, stole £80,000 from her employer and funneled the money to a man she met in an online relationship—but walked away from court without a prison sentence. Blair, who worked at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, drained […]
NCAA: Ibom Air Ban on Emmanson Differs from KWAM 1 Case
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) clarified that the case of Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly assaulted Ibom Air crew, differs from that of musician KWAM 1. NCAA spokesperson Mike Achimugu, during an X Space session, said the agency did not instruct Ibom Air to ban or prosecute Emmanson; the airline acted independently based on available […]
Maluma Pauses Concert Over Baby’s Safety in Crowd
During a recent performance in Mexico City, Colombian artist Maluma paused his show to address a situation in the crowd involving a young child. The 31-year-old musician noticed a baby in the audience and took a moment to express concern for the child’s well-being, particularly due to the high noise levels typical of live concerts. […]
