Ethiopian Airlines has paid the sanction fee imposed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for violations of consumer protection regulations, officials confirmed. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, stated that this payment marks compliance by the airline and reinforces adherence to regulatory standards. The NCAA had earlier sanctioned Ethiopian Airlines along with Air Peace, Aero Contractors, Arik Air, and Royal Air Maroc for breaches of Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023. The violations included delayed refunds, mishandling of baggage, flight delays and cancellations, and failure to comply with NCAA directives. Achimugu emphasized that the…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
On Monday morning, residents of Abuja voiced their anger as security forces erected barricades at key locations across the city, leading to significant traffic congestion. Commuters from areas such as Bwari, Ushafa, Dutse, and parts of Kubwa found themselves stranded en route to the city center, with many unable to reach their destinations on time. The unexpected checkpoints disrupted the usual flow of traffic, causing widespread inconvenience for daily commuters. The gridlock was attributed to a planned protest organized by Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, and other activists advocating for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of…
Security forces in Abuja on Monday, October 20, 2025, forcefully dispersed protesters advocating for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The demonstration, led by activist Omoyele Sowore and joined by Barrister Aloy Ejimakor among others, took place around the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) headquarters in the Maitama area. Protesters were chanting “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now” and urging the authorities not to use teargas before gunshots rang out, prompting many to flee for safety. According to eyewitnesses, the protest began in the early hours of the morning, with civil society leaders and members of…
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is increasingly reliant on imported raw materials, with expenditures reaching N3.53 trillion in the first half of 2025 a 19.7% increase from N2.95 trillion in the same period the previous year. This surge underscores a significant challenge to the government’s import substitution policy, which aims to reduce dependence on foreign goods and bolster domestic production. Key imports include sugar cane and related products for the sugar refining and confectionery industries, additives for lubricating oils, sheets for veneering, and hides and skins for leather products. These materials predominantly come from countries such as Brazil, the United States, the…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigeria’s former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to head its Election Observation Mission for the upcoming presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled for October 25, 2025. According to a statement from the ECOWAS Secretariat issued on Sunday in Abuja, “The mission will be deployed from October 19 to October 29, in line with the provisions of the ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance.” The Secretariat emphasized that the deployment is part of ECOWAS’s ongoing efforts to ensure free, fair, and credible elections in the region. As Head of…
Senator Ned Nwoko has broken his silence on the ongoing tension in his marriage with Nollywood star Regina Daniels, linking their crisis to what he described as her “battle with drugs and alcohol abuse.” The lawmaker made the revelation following a viral video showing Regina Daniels in distress, alleging that her husband had subjected her to violence. In the clip, the actress was seen lamenting, saying, “In Ned Nwoko’s house I am nothing, but in my own house I am a queen. Not again, I can’t stand the violence, it’s too much.” The emotional video sparked widespread concern and public…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, has issued a strong warning to protesters ahead of Monday’s planned demonstrations in Abuja, urging them to refrain from vandalising or destroying critical national assets and infrastructure during the rallies. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, the FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, said the Corps had deployed a large number of officers across the city to ensure peace and protect vital facilities. According to him, the NSCDC remains fully committed to maintaining law and order while safeguarding the lives and property of…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has cautioned his players against relying only on star striker Erling Haaland for goals following the Norwegian’s impressive brace in their 2 0 victory over Everton on Saturday. Despite Haaland’s prolific form this season scoring 23 goals for club and country, Guardiola stressed that the team’s success cannot hinge on one player. He noted that City’s other attackers need to improve their goal scoring output to maintain their dominance in the Premier League. “All jokes aside, I’m really pleased with Erling, but we cannot rely on just him,” Guardiola said after the match. “We need…
The Benue State Government has vaccinated more than 300 children at the temporary Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp housing displaced residents from Yelewata against measles, rubella, and polio. The immunisation drive is part of the ongoing integrated vaccination campaign aimed at protecting children from preventable diseases across the state. The exercise, which began on Saturday at the Makurdi International Market where the Yelewata IDPs are currently sheltered, targets children in vulnerable communities. Mrs Benedicta Aboh, the Chief Supervisor of the Integrated Vaccination Campaign Fixed Team, confirmed the development on Sunday in Makurdi, noting that the campaign would reach all eligible…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has promised that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure at least 95 percent of votes in the state during the 2027 general elections. He made this declaration at a mega rally held at Murtala Mohammed Square in Kaduna, where thousands of new members defected from opposition parties to join the ruling APC. Addressing the excited crowd, Governor Sani said the wave of defections reflected the people’s confidence in his administration’s leadership and inclusive governance. “We don’t have any opposition in Kaduna,” he stated. “I told President Bola Tinubu months ago that we were…
A shocking video of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has surfaced online, sparking widespread concern about her marriage to politician and businessman Ned Nwoko. In the viral footage, the visibly emotional actress is heard lamenting the alleged violence she has endured, saying, “In Ned Nwoko’s house, I am nothing, but in my house, I am a queen. Not again, I cannot stand the violence, it is too much.” The clip, reportedly captured from a CCTV recording, shows Regina in tears as friends try to console her. Background voices can be heard arguing, while the actress repeatedly insists she cannot continue enduring…
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a strong warning to groups planning to protest near the Aso Rock Presidential Villa and other sensitive areas in Abuja, urging them to avoid any action that could disrupt public peace. The warning followed reports of planned demonstrations calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu in the nation’s capital. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the warning came after a Federal High Court order issued on October 17, 2025, restricting protests at specific public places in Abuja. He stated that “the injunction bars protests within and around the Presidential Villa, National Assembly…