“There is no truth in it at all” | Education minister debunks rumours that CRK has been removed from school’s curriculum

Nigeria’s federal government says Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) is compulsory for all Christian students, and Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) for their Muslim counterparts. The Ministers of Education, Adamu Adamu, said this during a press briefing at the end of the FEC meeting presided over by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, The Cable reports. “I read in... Read More

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June 21, 2017

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Why tempering CRS and IRS is a good thing

by Alexander O. Onukwue Every Nigerian and his dog are dedicated to one religion or another, to tamper with that aspect of their lives is to tamper with the essence of what makes them. So there should be no surprise that there is a ruckus about the supposed adjustment in the curriculum of secondary schools,... Read More

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Christian Religious Studies, CRS, IRS, Islamic Religious Studies, Religion

June 21, 2017

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Have IRS and CRS been removed from the curriculum?

by Alexander O. Onukwue There have been reports that the teaching of Islamic Religious Studies and Christian Religious Studies have been removed from the curriculum of secondary school students. This follows the protest by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over the replacement of Christian Education in schools with Islamic Studies. The leadership of CAN... Read More

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May 11, 2014

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Police IG’s son survives as IRS aircraft crash-lands in Niger Republic

by S’ola Filani An aircraft, Fokker 100, belonging to IRS airlines crash-landed yesterday night around 7:30pm in Niger Republic on its way back to Nigeria after C (maintenance) checks. The two people on-board the aircraft, the pilot and co-pilot, survived the crash. The co-pilot, Capt Jamil Abubakar, is the first son of the Inspector... Read More

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October 19, 2013

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Temie Giwa: Plane crashes – The act of God in the hands of men (Y! FrontPage)

by Temie Giwa The recent drama about the N225 million BMW shopping spree is ironic and incredibly sad, especially when one considers reports that the NCAA, agency in charge of airline safety, air worthiness standard, aerodrome and airspace stands, air transport regulation, and consumer protection might be cashed strapped. About a year ago, I needed... Read More

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October 13, 2013

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Plane crash averted as IRS Airlines makes emergency landing in Kaduna

by Oge Okonkwo Another plane crash was averted when an IRS Airline carrying 89 passengers on board, made an emergency landing at the Kaduna Airport on Sunday, October 13, 2013. This incident is coming barely two weeks after the Associated Airline crash which resulted in the death of over 14 people. According to reports, the... Read More

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May 19, 2013

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Opinion: Where did David Mark get the money for his private university?

by Pius Adesanmi David Bonaventure Alechenu Mark, Nigeria’s Senate President, is one of those extremely wealthy soldiers produced by Ibrahim Babangida’s settlement philosophy. Fate has blessed him with an “illustrious” career. He has been on a money feast from the Nigerian people for a very long time. When he got tired of the money game,... Read More

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March 22, 2013

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Terrorism alert: Domestic airlines fear for safety and reconsider operating flights to Northern cities

by Rachel Ogbu From cancelling night-stops for their crew and aircraft in extremely volatile northern cities, especially Maiduguri some domestic carriers are seriously considering whether to continue operating flights all together into other states like Kano and Yola . Airlines are believed to be carrying out safety and security audits of their operations with virtually... Read More

Aerocontractors, Arik, boko haram, Chanchangi, IRS, Medview

March 18, 2013

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Report: Dana Air suspended again over safety issues

by Rachel Ogbu Dana Air operating license has been suspended again pending the resolution of certain safety issues, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has said. The airline had recommenced operations about three months ago following a seven-month suspension when its Boeing Md-83 crashed in Lagos, killing 163 people. According to the Acting Director-General, NCAA, Joyce... Read More

Abuja, Aero, Arik, Crash, Dana, Dana Air license, IRS, lagos, Med-View, safety issues

January 4, 2013

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Celebrities scheduled to fly with Dana Air as airline resumes operations

by Daniel Anozie Dana Airlines resumed operations on Thursday with its first flight taking off from Lagos to Abuja. The flight with Registration No. 9J0359 took off from Lagos at about 4.15 p.m. ahead of its inaugural flight scheduled for today. The airline’s operation had been suspended after the June 3, 2012 crash involving its... Read More

Abuja, Aero, Arik, Crash, Dana, IRS, lagos, Med-View

December 5, 2012

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Giant of Africa: N9 billion spent annually to maintain Pres. Jonathan’s air fleet

by Akan Ido It has been revealed that about N9.08bn is being spent annually to maintain the Nigerian Presidential Air Fleet. Reports say the Presidential Air Fleet is the third largest fleet of aircraft in the country with a total of 10 aircraft. Only Arik Air and Aero Contractors have more aircraft in its fleet.... Read More

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May 13, 2012

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Grand Theft Ogun: Robbers cart away N20 million by climbing through window

by Lekan Olanrewaju The office of the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service has been raided by unknown robbers. The incident took place on Friday morning, with the 5 robbers gaining entry through the windows of the Parastatal Building headquarters of the Ogun IRS. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Muyiwa Adejobi confirmed the incident saying that... Read More

IRS, Ogun State, Robbery

“There is no truth in it at all” | Education minister debunks rumours that CRK has been removed from school’s curriculum

Why tempering CRS and IRS is a good thing

Have IRS and CRS been removed from the curriculum?

Police IG’s son survives as IRS aircraft crash-lands in Niger Republic

Temie Giwa: Plane crashes – The act of God in the hands of men (Y! FrontPage)

Plane crash averted as IRS Airlines makes emergency landing in Kaduna

Opinion: Where did David Mark get the money for his private university?

Terrorism alert: Domestic airlines fear for safety and reconsider operating flights to Northern cities

Report: Dana Air suspended again over safety issues

Celebrities scheduled to fly with Dana Air as airline resumes operations

Giant of Africa: N9 billion spent annually to maintain Pres. Jonathan’s air fleet

Grand Theft Ogun: Robbers cart away N20 million by climbing through window

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