Newspaper Headlines: AfDB rules bar Akinwumi Adesina from running for president
The controversy over the alleged political aspiration of Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
Low loadouts, after-holiday purchases… NNPC gives reasons for petrol queues in Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says “low loadouts” at depots are “very likely” contributing to the queues observed at petrol stations in Abuja. Over the weekend, queues had surfaced at filling stations in parts of the federal capital territory (FCT). Speaking on the development in a statement issued on Sunday, Garba […]
Ganduje endorses his deputy as next Kano governor
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano, has endorsed Nasiru Gawuna, his deputy, to become the next governor of the state. The decision was said to have been taken at a recent stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano. At the stakeholders’ meeting presided over by the Kano governor, Murtala Garo, […]
‘Sustain momentum against murderers’ — Buhari commends military on anti-banditry operations
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the military on the security operations in the north-west targeted at ending banditry in the zone. States across the north-west have recorded attacks by bandits, which have led to killings, kidnappings and destruction of property, while hundreds of people have been displaced. According to a statement issued […]
‘FG promised urgent intervention’ — airline operators suspend planned shutdown
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has suspended its plan to shut down flight operations across the country. The AON had, on Friday, announced its decision to stop operations from Monday over the hike in the price of aviation fuel. Earlier on Sunday, the association said it would not back down on […]
‘100% APC’ — Tinubu posts cryptic message after rumours over Jibrin’s defection
Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and presidential hopeful, says he is “100 percent” for his party. On Sunday, Tinubu took to his Twitter page to post a picture of the APC flag. The photo was accompanied with a terse post which reads, “100”. 💯 pic.twitter.com/LgzBo7HekC — […]
Arik Air, Aero Contractors, Dana Air… more airlines pull out of strike
Three more airlines have joined Ibom Air on the list of airlines that have pulled out of the planned shutdown of flight services as announced by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). On Friday, the AON had announced its decision to suspend flight operations from Monday. Ibom Airlines Limited (Ibom Air), on […]
Airlines’ strike: Air Peace announces suspension of ALL domestic, regional flights
Air Peace says it will suspend all domestic and regional flight operations from May 9. On Friday, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) had announced their decision to suspend flight operations from Monday. The flight suspension by Air Peace comes shortly after the AON insisted that the association will not back down […]
OBITUARY: Arthur Nzeribe, the maverick instrumental in annulment of June 12 election, dies at 83
The name Arthur Nzeribe elicits polarising reactions depending on the part of Nigeria it is mentioned. While his legacy as a political maverick with precocious business acumen is hailed in one region, others regard him as an overbearing instrument used by an autocratic regime to smoulder Nigeria’s democracy in its cradle. Yet, none is […]
Reps cancel emergency plenary as leadership meets aviation stakeholders on Monday
The house of representatives has cancelled the plenary session scheduled to take place on Monday. Yahaya Danzaria, clerk of the house, had said the legislators in the lower legislative chamber would meet on Monday to discuss critical national issues. TheCable had reported that the emergency plenary session was called to discuss the […]