Day: 23 April 2024

Ex-Aviation minister, Hadi Sirika in EFCC custody over alleged N8bn Air Nigeria fraud

Jide Ige

Hadi Sirika, the immediate past miniter for aviation has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering probe. The indicted former Minister of Aviation arrived at the Federal Capital Territory Command of the EFCC at about 1:00 pm on Tuesday. The PUNCH correspondent, who was at the Wuse office of the EFCC, observed the embattled former minister’s arrival at the anti-graft agency’s Abuja office. Following his arrival at the command, Sirika is currently meeting with EFCC investigators to answer questions on alleged fraudulent…

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Legend Twist gives consumers an unforgettable night at trace wive with D’banj and Alte culture festival

Jide Ige

Legend Twist pulled out all the stops at Trace Live with D’banj, commemorating his two-decade journey as a stage icon. The electrifying event, held on April 12, 2024, at Terra Kulture, delivered an unforgettable experience. Guests arrived dressed to impress, brimming with excitement as they sampled Legend Twist’s trio of flavors – Lemon, Ginger, and Pineapple – and soaked in the vibrant atmosphere. As the lights dimmed, signaling the start of the show, the crowd erupted in cheers as D’Banj took the stage. The music legend treated fans to a…

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Dana Air overshoot runway at Lagos Airport, management expresses regrets

Jide Ige

A Dana Air aircraft overshot the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning. The incident was reported to have occurred a few minutes past 10 am. Reports claim there are no casualties recorded, but details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. The management of Dana Air has however confirmed reports that one of its aircraft with registration number 5N BKI skidded off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning. The airline…

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FG to sell Abuja, Benin, Kaduna, Kano, Ibadan DisCOs within three months

Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

The federal government on Monday, April 22, vowed to sell off the five electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) now under the management of banks and Asset Management Company (AMCON) in the next three months to reputable technical power operators. Recalled that Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is currently under the management of the United Bank of Africa (UBA), Fidelity Bank manages Benin Electricity Distribution Company, Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, and Kano Electricity Distribution Company while Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company is under the AMCON management. They all found themselves under the new…

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Gov. Adeleke’s wives in hot battle for First Lady’s office

Jide Ige

The two wives of Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Ngozi and Titilola are embroiled in a hot battle for who occupies the office of first lady in the state. The two women blew the battle for supremacy open as they attempt to outdo each other as the state hosts the First Lady of the Federal Republuc of Nigeria, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday, April 23. Ngozi and Titilola released different posters welcoming Senator Oluremi Tinubu to Osun State. Both wives, Ngozi and Titilola, have consistently laid claim to the Office of…

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