Abuja-bound passenger goes wild mid-air
There was a mild drama in the air, Monday, as a passenger on an Abuja-bound Air Nigeria flight from Lagos went wild, forcing the pilot to return to base. He was arrested immediately the aircraft landed at the Murtala Muhammed Airport.
HiTV MD in court for alleged contempt
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Entertainment Highway Limited, HITV, Mr Toyin Subair, is to appear before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos today, over an alleged disobedience to court order.
Kwara Aviation College commences Oct
After three years of planning, the much expected International Aviation College in Ilorin, midwifed by the administration of Governor Bukola Saraki through Public Private Partnership, PPP, will kick start academic activities by October to commemorate Nigeria’s 50th Independent anniversary.
Nigerians reject N10bn jubilee budget
ANGRY reactions have continued to trail Federal Government’s plan to spend N10 billion to celebrate the nation’s 50th independence anniversary.
AC tackles FG on electoral reforms
The Action Congress (AC) has said President Goodluck Jonathan is not serious about electoral reforms, despite insisting that his administration will organise free and fair elections in 2011.
VP tasks DMO on devt projects
Vice-President, Namadi Sambo has challenged the Debt Management Office, DMO, to raise funds for the execution of capital projects to enhance the development of infrastructure in the country.
Mind your language, Reyenieju tells Reps
MEMBER representing the Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr Daniel Reyenieju, has appealed to his colleagues in the House to be more mature in their use of words and avoid using words that could portray the House in bad light.
Niger State: A rural development vision
THE two chambers of the National Assembly crossed a historical legislative milestone before embarking on a recess to end the Third Legislative Session when they passed the Constitution Amendment Bill.
Oruku community petitions Jonathan over Police harassment
LEADERS of Oruku community in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State have appealed to President Goodluck Jonathan to intervene in the communal feud between them and their Umuode neighbours and stop further harassment of Oruku natives by officers of Nigeria Police Force.
Obasanjo advised Jonathan not to visit Olubadan, says Lam
FORMER Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Lamidi Adesina, has alleged that it was the former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, that advised President Goodluck Jonathan not to pay homage to the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana during his visit, penultimate week.
Olawepo opposes zoning
Founding Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Gbenga Olawepo, has described the controversy over where the next president should come from as retrogressive and divisive.
