Airline operators  protest;  suspend  remittances of charges

Airline operators protest; suspend remittances of charges

Local Airlines operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, have suspended all remittances to aviation agencies because of what they considered excessive charges and have called on the Federal Government to intervene in the astronomical charges imposed by the various aviation agencies.
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Maximizing radio jingle for peaceful co-existence

Maximizing radio jingle for peaceful co-existence

In a deliberate effort to appeal to religious fanatics and tribal jingoists whose activities and that of their sympathisers create tension and deadly violence, especially in the trouble-prone states, a voluntary radio jingle is being promoted by I-Nigerian Renaissance Initiative, a non-governmental organisation.

Police parades 15 alleged criminals in Abia

Police parades 15 alleged criminals in Abia

ABIA State Police Com-mand, yesterday, paraded 15 suspects allegedly involved in various crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, child trafficking and impersonation, who were arrested by the command in October.

Omeruo, Gabriel return for Ethiopia, Italy

Omeruo, Gabriel return for Ethiopia, Italy

First comes the 2014 FIFA World Cup final qualifying match against the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia, at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar on Saturday, 16th November, a fixture the Eagles lead 2-1 from the first leg in Addis Ababa on 13th October.

The abuse and misuse of waivers by government functionaries

The abuse and misuse of waivers by government functionaries

Nigerians, who have not been following trends in Nigeria’s social economic affairs, were stunned by the purchase of armoured cars for the Minister of Aviation and Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mr. George Uriesi. Those who are aware of the capacity of the public servants to help themselves to the best of life at the expense of the majority are not moved by the current out cry. George Uriesi through the minister had pulled wool in the eyes of Nigerians by a grand design of what he called airport re-modeling. As the project took off and it appeared that some work was being done at the airports, the stage was set for the duo to carry out their grand plan of helping themselves with the best.

Police invade G-7 govs meeting in Abuja

Police invade G-7 govs meeting in Abuja

A meeting of the G7 governors in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the Kano State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro area of Abuja was, yesterday, disrupted after men of the Nigeria Police stormed the venue of the meeting.