Ojo now faces a potential five-year federal prison term and fines of up to $250,000 for each count. A 36-year-old Nigerian pilot, Olukayode Ojo, is facing a five-year prison sentence in Texas after being convicted of making false statements to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). U.S. District Judge Jodi Dishman ordered Ojo’s detention following the…
The minister added that the Federal Government and security agencies are working hard to rescue kidnapped colleague. The Federal Government has appealed to the members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to call off their seven-day warning strike. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, made the call on Thursday in…
In a world where stories of dishonesty often dominate headlines, Dankode’s actions have resonated with many. A cleaner at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano has been widely praised for his honesty after returning $10,000 (approximately N16 million) he discovered while cleaning an aircraft. The cleaner, Auwal Dankode, who works for the Nigeria Aviation…
Recall that VDM begged for his release yesterday. Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has been released from prison after reportedly being arrested and detained over alleged defamation of Davido. The news of his release was announced by social media personality Verydarkman (VDM) on August 29, 2024, via an Instagram post. In the video, newly-released Dammy Krane…
Ufa Dania is the first plus-sized Miss Universe contestant. When you think about a model or beauty pageant contestant, the image that comes to mind is someone slim and tall. However, Ufa Dania is challenging these stereotypes by being the first dark-skinned plus-sized woman to contest at the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. Ufa Dania is…
The governor commended Toby for her selflessness and passionate service in education. Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has charged Nigerians to be selfless and passionate in their service to humanity. Fubara advised on Wednesday in Port Harcourt during the public presentation of a book entitled, “Dr Christie Toby Touching Lives, raising leaders”, authored by Dotun…
The Gangs of Lagos director has been away from the filmmaking scene for a year but is back with a new project. Jade Osebiru has announced the release of her comeback movie, Christmas in Lagos, which is set to debut on Prime Video this December. In an official statement on August 28, 2024, Osebiru revealed…
The government reiterated zero tolerance for destructive acts, and prosecuting the offenders will serve as a deterrent for others. The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Agency, Task Force has apprehended four suspects linked to the August 13 attack on a Bus Rapid Transport (BRT). The Chairman of the task force, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP)…
The enrolment of the children into the scheme will fast-track residents’ inclusion in quality healthcare delivery. The Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth), has enrolled 1,000 non-formal school children into the scheme. The children otherwise called “Almajiri” in the northern part of Nigeria, are pupils of non-formal Qur’anic schools. The state deputy governor, Manassah…
The president’s gesture is aimed at alleviating the hardships many less privileged persons are facing. President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, donated two trucks each of rice and fertiliser to indigent people in Gombe. The items were distributed on behalf of Tinubu by Alhaji Saidu Alkali, the Minister for Transportation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…
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