Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NCAA not responsible for Ibom Air detention matter  Moment Comfort Emmanson was assaulting Ibom Air crew member. Source: X NCAA not responsible for Ibom Air detention matter. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has stated its role in two recent passenger incidents, saying it was not the agency but the airline, Ibom Air, that pressed charges against Ms Comfort Emmanson. While speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mike Achimugu, explained that the authority only intervenes when necessary and within its mandate. Achimugu said in the case involving Fuji musician Wasiu…

Keyamo to sanction officer behind nude video leak of unruly Ibom Air Passenger  Festus Keyamo The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has promised to sanction the airport official who released the nude video footage of the unruly passenger on the Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos. The Minister, while reacting to the incident involving an Ibom Air passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmason, said that while he supports the filming of the recalcitrant behaviour of the passenger as evidence to prosecute her, he deplored the release of such evidence containing indecent exposure to the public…

Rite Foods Celebrates International Youth Day, Champions Creativity, Innovation & Youth Empowerment Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s foremost food and beverage company, is proud to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day (IYD) under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.” As a brand deeply committed to youth development, Rite Foods continues to empower Nigeria’s vibrant youth population through initiatives that promote innovation, talent, and excellence. Recognizing the vital role young people play in translating the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into local impact, the company leverages this global observance to reaffirm its support for youth empowerment, both within…

USSD Transaction Deduction Charges From Customer Airtime Commence USSD Transaction Deduction Charges From Customer Airtime Commence Deposit money banks (DMBs) in Nigeria will now deduct charges for unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) transactions directly from customers’ airtime as opposed to their bank accounts. This development, according to the banks, follows a directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on the implementation of end-user billing proposed years ago. “In line with the directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), please be informed that effective June 3, 2025, charges for USSD banking services will no longer be deducted from your bank account,”…

FG comes forward with NELFUND loan beneficiaries NELFUND logo The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has made significant strides in supporting Nigerian students’ access to higher education by disbursing over ₦86 billion in student loans since the launch of its loan portal in May 2024. According to the latest report released on August 11, 2025, a total of 449,039 students across the country have benefited from the scheme, which is designed to ease the financial burden of tuition fees and living expenses for university and college students. Of the total disbursed funds, ₦47.6 billion has been paid directly to 218…

The Future Is Female: Centering African Women in Leadership and Development Lady Diana Eyo-Enoette Not all diplomats wear suits, some wear purpose – DeeEnvoy “Africa cannot claim development while silencing half its population, women are womb of Africa carrying our history, present and future.” Lady Diana. A few weeks ago, Nigeria made headlines with the “Reserve Seats for Women” Bill, which seeks to mandate 35% female representation in federal and state assemblies. For a country where women currently occupy less than 5% of legislative seats, this is more than policy reform — it is a bold and overdue disruption of…

Political persecution: Ogun state government demolition move on Asoludero Court unjustifiable says OGD Abiodun and Daniel Following Nigerian law, the Ogun State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law No. 61 of 2022 cannot retroactively apply to a building completed in 2004. The principle of non-retroactivity in law is clear: a new statute cannot be used to penalise acts or developments lawfully carried out under previous regulations unless the law explicitly states otherwise. Asoludero Court, an architectural masterpiece which was erected by Otunba Gbenga Daniel in 2004, was constructed almost two decades before the 2022 law came into existence. As…

Spyro refuses to give up on ‘Jesus Boy’ Spyro  Nigerian Singer and songwriter Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly know as Spyro, has given explanation why he keeps his brand despite facing pressure from his team members. Taking to his Instagram page, the singer spoke about certain challenges he faced in the music industry for pushing his religion. “Let me educate you briefly about why I am particularly thankful today. I left the label I was signed to in 2019 to start mine. We took bank and personal loans to kick start. And from then till now there has been no…

Tinted Glass Permit enforcement gets extra 52 days – IG ‎The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a 52 days extra for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows. He extended the new day for enforcement to enforcement to October, 2, 2025. The Police said the decision follows a significant surge in applications via the official portal, reflecting heightened public compliance with the directive. In light of this, the Force said it considers it imperative to allow sufficient time for the meticulous scrutiny of applications to ensure that the permit is issued…

WYCDF/NSSF Sports Camp: Segun Odegbami, Mutiu Adepoju, Others To Mentor Young Athletes In Ogun Segun Odegbami Segun Odegbami, Mutiu Adepoju, Others To Mentor Young Athletes In Ogun Popular Nigerian sporting heavyweights have come together in Ogun State to guide the next generation at the inaugural Seven-Day Sports Camp. The camp, a collaborative programme by the Wamufat Youth Community Development Foundation (WYCDF) and the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), started yesterday, August 11, 2025, at the Agroterra Sports Complex, Joga-Orile. The icons headlining the esteem list of mentors include: Segun Odegbami: Legendary “Mathematical” winger, 1980 AFCON winner, and former Green Eagles…