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                "Hon." Alexander Ikwechegh The FCT Police Command has arrested the lawmaker representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh for allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver identified as Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya and making derogatory comment on the office of the Inspector General of Police. A statement on Monday by the Spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh said the Command received a report at the Maitama Divisional Headquarters regarding an incident involving Mr. Abuwatseya and Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh. “Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Abuwatseya was delivering a package to Hon. Ikwechegh when a dispute arose concerning the method of delivery. During this altercation, Mr. Abuwatseya was reportedly physically assaulted. “The FCT Police Command expresses grave concern over Hon. Ikwegh’s dismissive attitude toward the office of the Insp...

  Regina Daniels with Dame Patience Jonathan Nollywood actress Regina Daniels on Friday hosted former First Lady Patience Jonathan in her home, capturing the memorable encounter on social media. Daniels shared her admiration for Mrs Jonathan, describing the visit as “a huge delight” and revealing that hearing her speak was both inspiring and surreal. “I was completely star-struck!” she confessed, alongside a heartfelt photo of the two together. Fans and colleagues quickly joined the conversation, fondly recalling Jonathan’s distinctive voice and presence. “Her voice made me smile…we miss her as our First Lady,” one user wrote, while another commented on how Jonathan’s famous expressions have left a lasting impression on Nigerians. L-R: Regina, Dame Jonathan and Ned Nwoko Many highlighted her caring nature, with one follower noting: “A First Lady that actually cared about the people.” The visit has not only sparked nostalgia but also reminded fans of Mrs Jonathan’s enduring charm an...

  (Reuters) – Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag, the Premier League club said on Monday, with the Old Trafford side 14th in the standings after nine games. “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager,” the club said in a statement. “Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited.” SWI swissinfo.ch - a branch of Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR

The federal government may shut down Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu for the rehabilitation of the runway, to make it safe for air travellers. The airport, which is the only facility that services international flight operations in the Southeast may be shut down the third time, if government finally decided that the comprehensive work needed to put the runway in the best shape is to be done. Runway is a safety critical infrastructure, which must be in good condition for aircraft to operate but experts versed in runway engineering say that there could be other ways of reconstructing it without wholly closing the airport. The airport serves many people who live in Anambra, Benue, Ebonyi, Enugu and Abia states. So, the closure will have major negative impact in the movement of the people, especially now that travelling long distance by road is being discouraged due to insecurity. “The runway breaking down now means that the quality of work done in the past is questionable; yet, s...

  Credit: Getty These special changes are for Dubai flight passengers. Generally, people can carry essential items like medication, especially medicines, in the cabin bag. But now this will not be possible in the flight going to Dubai. You cannot carry all types of medicines. According to the new rules, you will have to carry only permitted items. Changes in Dubai flight baggage rules Many times people unknowingly carry such things with them, which can be considered a legal offense to carry in a flight. What you can and cannot pack in cabin baggage along with check-in luggage on your Dubai flight. If you are planning to go to UAE i.e. Dubai then this is useful news for you. You have to follow many rules while traveling to Dubai. You have to be careful about the kind of stuff they are carrying in their bags. These products cannot be carried in the bag Cocaine, heroin, poppy seeds and drugs that cause dizziness. Betel leaves and some herbs etc. also cannot be taken. The transportatio...

  Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) An NCC official said the policy is aims to “protect minors” from the liabilities that arise from the usage of such SIMs. The Nigerian telecommunication regulator, NCC, has disqualified Nigerians below the age of 18 from getting a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. Sources at the commission told PREMIUM TIMES that this policy is aimed at “protecting minors” from the liabilities that arise from the usage of such SIMs. A senior official of the commission, told PREMIUM TIMES that parents and guardians can acquire SIMs in their names on behalf of their children and wards and assume any responsibilities or liabilities that may arise from the use of such SIMs. The overall intent, according to sources, is to protect minors and strengthen national security. NCC has been tweaking its telecommunications policies to combat security threats in Nigeria. Constitutionally, 18 years is the age of consent in Nigeria. NCC believes SIM acquisition is a co...

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyode The Delta State High Court in Warri has issued an order restraining the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board from implementing its recent policy requiring a minimum admissible age of 16 years for university admissions in the country pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice filed against the board. JAMB, in a statement on October 16, stated that only candidates who will be 16 years old by August 2025 would be admitted to tertiary institutions. This directive was a follow up to the new policy that the ministry of education introduced which states the adoption of 18 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions. JAMB, however, made an exception for students seeking admission in the 2024/2025 session. Dissatisfied with JAMB’s directive, John Aikpokpo-Martins, a former Nigerian Bar Association chairman, Warri branch, dragged the admission board to court. The sole applicant, Aikpokpo-Martins (for and on behalf o...