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By Ali Elias This was stated by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hon. ,Festus Keyamo, while reacting to the alleged safety violations by Air Peace at Gatwick airport, United kingdom. In the statement, the Minister said that all the issues raised by Safety Inspectors of the United Kingdom have been adequately addressed by the management of Air Peace Airline and promptly closed, to the satisfaction of the UK Civil Aviation Authorities. Prior to his statement, he had earlier been briefed on the issues by the Acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo. The Minister’s statement reads: “My attention has been drawn to recent media publications citing some issues allegedly relating to possible safety violations at the Gat...

By Ali Elias The Society of Energy Editors (SEE), a newly established professional body, aims to bridge the gap between policymakers and industry operators in Nigeria's energy sector. The Executive Secretary, Mr. Chuks Isiwu, highlighted the society's focus on promoting excellence in energy journalism and enhancing media's role as gatekeepers in the industry. SEE emphasizes the importance of in-depth knowledge and nuanced reporting in the complex energy sector.  Membership is open to experienced journalists, editors, and media professionals committed to accurate reporting on energy issues. Members are expected to uphold high journalistic standards, continually improve their understanding of the energy sector, and engage in mentoring and knowledge sharing activities. The Execu...

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano, LEADERSHIP has authoritatively gathered. This decision followed the Kano State House of Assembly’s resolution to dethrone the current Emir and also dismantle the four new Emirates in the State established under a controversial 2019 law. Though it has not been officially announced, LEADERSHIP has it on good authority that Sanusi II has been reinstated, and is expected in Kano on Friday. According to credible inside sources, “So certainly with the passage of the Bill, Sanusi automatically stands reinstated. No need for confirmation, the thing to is wait for the Governor to assent to it.” The then restructuring of the Kano Emirate is seen as a political maneuver to diminish the influence of th...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians against using Caro White, a popular Ivorian skin-lightening lotion. In a public notice on May 13, NAFDAC reported that Caro White contains high levels of kojic acid, as identified by the European Union Rapid Alert System. NAFDAC also informed the public about the EU's recall of Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion due to safety concerns. The agency cautioned that continued use of this lotion could lead to endocrine disruption, advising importers and consumers to refrain from importing, selling, distributing, or using the product. The statement reads: “The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation as it is said to contain high concentration of Kojic Acid ...

Dawaki, a community near Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory, was thrown into tumoil on Sunday when bandits stormed the place and kidnapped about 20 residents. The bandits were said to have raided Frank Opara Street, storming homes before security operatives could respond to the desperate distress calls from residents.. Speaking to newsmen on Monday, the Chairman of Dawaki Rock Heaven Community, Tunde Abdulrahim, said the incident happened at about 7.30pm on Sunday.He said the armed men, numbering about 50, invaded the community and broke into about six houses.  The FCT police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement, while giving insight into the incidence on Monday, that the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, led policemen to the scene and engaged the kid...