Has the theatrical mudslinging between Dino Melaye and Yahaya Bello become an international circus? It hasn’t, so the Senator wants to make it one. On Monday evening, Mr Melaye posted images (on Instagram) of letters supposedly sent by him to the offices of the American Ambassador to Nigeria, as well as to those of the... Read More

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September 4, 2017

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Resolve security issues or get banned | US tells Nigerian airlines

The United States Federal Aviation administration has said it would ban Nigerian airlines if they reuse to resolve specified security issues within 65 days. The ultimatum was given on August 24, after US FAA officials carried out an audit for the renewal of Nigeria’s category one safety status. The audit looks at areas such as... Read More

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August 22, 2017

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What President Buhari told security chiefs

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday directed security chiefs to ensure the unity of Nigeria just as he stated in his nationwide broadcast on Monday. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin, disclosed the presidential directive to State House correspondents after a meeting Buhari had with the nation’s security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari... Read More

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