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New National Air Carrier To Be Established Soon — FG
The Federal Government has confirmed that a new national air carrier will soon be established in Nigeria.
Abubakar Kana, the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made this announcement during the recent handing-over ceremony at the ministry. Kana revealed that the creation of a national air carrier is a key priority, and he is committed to seeing it through.
Kana also pledged to overhaul airports across the country, ensuring they meet international standards. “Resources are scarce; we need to embrace the private sector to support Nigeria’s aviation industry,” he added.
Kana, who previously served as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, underscored the importance of aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” for the aviation sector. He assured full support for the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in realizing both the national carrier and airport upgrades.
In his farewell speech, the outgoing Permanent Secretary, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, expressed his gratitude to the ministry and Nigerians for the opportunity to contribute to the sector’s growth. He highlighted that while his time in service had ended, the progress of the aviation ministry would continue. Meribole called on ministry staff to extend the same cooperation and teamwork to Kana.
“No man is perfect, but I have always wished to leave a place better than how I met it, and I believe I have done that,” he said.
Dr. Udechukwu Osakwe, Director of Finance and Accounts, and Mustapha Abdullahi, Registrar of the African Aviation Aerospace University, both praised Meribole’s dedication to service and meritocracy. Barr. Odugbesan, Director of Legal Services and Senior Adviser to the Minister of Justice, also commended Kana’s leadership skills and passion for talent development.
The event concluded with the signing and handover of the ministry’s strategic and financial documents to Kana.
This announcement follows recent controversies surrounding the Nigeria Air project, signaling the government’s renewed focus on reviving the national air carrier.
Controversial Nigerian musician, Portable, has confronted famous Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola, following his viral video with actress Ashabi Simple.
Recall that Portable’s fourth baby mama, Ashabi, was captured in a viral video hugging Odunlade while he playfully asked if she had taken permission from Portable about the hug.
In the trending clip shared by the actor on Instagram, he jokingly said, “Please, for God’s sake, hope you have taken permission from Portable before hugging me? Please go and inform him, 0oo.”
Responding to the video, Portable, who feels offended by the actor’s comment, took to his direct messages to question the motive behind the statement.
Portable wrote in Pidgin: “Wetin you talk inside that video with Ashabi Simple? Please, I respect my home and I no dey use am do movie. Why you go talk say she tell me before coming? Shey una no dey collect money for her hand ni?”
“But why everybody dey talk say I get wahala? Make una dey talk good about me. Me self, I dey loyal, o. Loyalty pass juju.”
Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy has seemingly issued a cautionary message to Speed Darlington following his recent release from prison.
Darlington was arrested on November 27 while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo state. He was accused of cyberstalking Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning artiste.
Darlington had taunted Burna Boy over his affiliation with the embattled US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ who is facing multiple charges for sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
He asked Burna Boy to explain how he won the Grammy award for his album ‘Twice As Tall’ — a project executive produced by Diddy. He claimed there was a sexual relationship between the duo.
After two months in the Kuje prison, Darlington was released on Tuesday.
In a now-deleted post via his Instagram story, Burna Boy warned that there would be no leniency if such a situation arose.
“If you like misbehave again, you will go back to where you come from! And this time around, there will be no mercy! Don’t mess with ODG,” he wrote, although he did not mention names.
The police in Abuja first detained Darlington in October 2024 after a formal complaint filed by Burna Boy.
He was, however, released on bail after five days in police detention.
The wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria after being released from a UK prison.
Mrs Ekweremadu reportedly arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday.
It will be recalled that Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife Beatrice, and a medical doctor, Dr. Obinna Obeta, were convicted in the United Kingdom for their involvement in a controversial organ harvesting case.
The UK court sentenced Senator Ekweremadu to 10 years in prison, while Mrs. Ekweremadu received a six-year sentence.
Recall that Senator Ekweremadu, the wife and one Dr Obinna Obeta were sentenced to prison by a UK court for their involvement in organ harvesting.
The UK court sentenced Senator Ekweremadu to 10 years in prison, while Mrs. Ekweremadu received a six-year sentence.
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