Author: Akintayo Adams

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has voiced serious concerns over the increasing number of flight delays and cancellations in the country, with 190 domestic flights cancelled within the last two months. Acting Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, revealed these statistics during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. In September 2024, out of 5,291 domestic flights operated, 2,434 were delayed and 79 were cancelled. Similarly, in October 2024, 2,791 flights out of 5,513 were delayed, with 111 flights cancelled. Najomo emphasized that delays and cancellations disrupt plans, cause financial losses, and undermine confidence in the industry. Najomo reminded airlines…

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved parliament and confirmed the expected February 23 date for an early general election after the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s government last month. Internal fights brought down Scholz’s coalition over how to revive Europe’s largest economy, but a deadly car-ramming attack at a Christmas market last week has renewed the country’s heated debates over security and immigration. While confirming the February 23 date for the election, Steinmeier stressed the need for political stability and appealed for the campaign to be conducted with respect and decency. A 50-year-old Saudi doctor, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, was arrested at…

Israeli air strikes struck Sanaa’s international airport and other targets in Yemen on Thursday, killing six people. The World Health Organization (WHO) chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who was at the airport during the strike, reported that one of their plane’s crew members was injured. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether they were aware of his presence at the time. The strikes targeted the airport, military facilities, and power stations in rebel areas, following rising hostilities between Israel and the Huthis, part of Iran’s axis of resistance alliance against Israel. Israeli Prime Minister…

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said the team must forget about qualifying for European competitions after a fourth defeat in five Premier League games. United lost 2-0 to Wolves on Boxing Day, with Matheus Cunha and Hwang Hee-chan scoring for the hosts. Amorim’s men have now lost each of their last three matches, conceding nine goals in the process. United are now 14th in the table and just seven points clear of relegation spots. When asked whether the Red Devils needed to be concerned by teams below them, Amorim said: “Yeah – in this moment we just have to…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he has no regrets for supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general elections. Before his ministerial appointment, Wike served as the governor of Rivers State for eight years under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). President Tinubu later appointed him as FCT Minister in the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government. Speaking at a thanksgiving service in Ochigba organized by the PDP in Ahoada East and West Local Government Areas of the state, Wike expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for believing in him. He…

A lady has sparked reactions online after setting fire to her makeup kits, wigs, and eyelashes, declaring she has given her life to Christ and chosen to embrace God’s natural beauty. The incident was shared on her TikTok page, where she posted a video capturing the moment. The woman in the clip is lighting a fire and tossing her makeup items, eyelashes, wigs, and other accessories into the flames to watch them burn. In the video’s caption, she explained that she was getting rid of all “ungodly” possessions as part of her spiritual transformation. She embraced her natural beauty as…

Controversial social media commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, has revealed that his NGO account was hacked, resulting in the loss of N160 million. The incident has left him visibly distraught and overwhelmed with despair. In a video shared on his official Facebook page, Verydarkman disclosed that the NGO account, which had recently amassed over N200 million in donations for his noble cause, was hacked, and a staggering N160 million was stolen. He detailed his plans to work closely with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies to trace the culprits and retrieve the funds. Verydarkman also mentioned that one…

The total foreign exchange market turnover increased to $14.39 billion (N23.95 trillion) at the end of November 2024. This is according to the FMDQ Markets Monthly Report. According to the report, total FX turnover for the spot and derivatives markets stood at N58.22 trillion and N0.81 trillion, respectively. This means that the Spot FX Market turnover increased by 42.69 percent, which is $4.30 billion from $10.08 billion recorded in October 2024. “Total turnover for the Spot and Derivatives Market was N58.22tn and N0.81tn, respectively, in November 2024. Spot FX Market Turnover was $14.39bn (N23.95tn) in November 2024, representing a MoM…

South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, December 27, 2024. The impeachment motion was passed with a 192-0 vote, with lawmakers from the governing People Power Party boycotting the vote and protesting the decision. Han Duck-soo, serving as acting president after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached earlier this month, will be stripped of his powers and duties until the Constitutional Court decides whether to dismiss or reinstate him. The court is already reviewing whether to uphold Yoon’s earlier impeachment. The impeachment of the president and the acting president has deepened South Korea’s…

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. He was admitted to the emergency department of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi after experiencing breathing difficulties. Despite all resuscitative measures, he could not be revived and was declared dead. Manmohan Singh, often hailed as the architect of India’s economic reforms, served as the Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. His tenure is remembered for transformative economic policies that laid the foundation for India’s liberalized economy. Singh was also known for his humility, diligence, and unwavering commitment…