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 NDLEA EDO COMMAND SMASHES MAJOR DRUG WAREHOUSE ..... SEIZES 1,378KG OF CANNABIS Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, have uncovered and dismantled a major illicit warehouse, arresting one suspected member of the drug cartel and confiscating a massive consignment of cannabis sativa. The operation, which underscores the Agency's unwavering commitment to drug supply suppression, was executed based on credible intelligence. A team of NDLEA officers raided an illegal warehouse located in the Igbanke community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State. This led to the evacuation of one hundred and twenty-five (125) bags of dried weeds suspected to be skunk cannabis, with a total weight of one thousand, three hundred and seventy-eight kilograms (1,378kg). A 37-year-old drug suspect, Roland Owie, a native of Igbanke community in Edo State, was arrested in connection with the seizure. Speaking on the significance of the operation, the Edo ...

 ATSSSAN FAAN Elects Akinkunmi as chairman  Comrade Oluseyi Akinkunmi has emerged as the chairman of Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) branch in a keenly contested election held in Abuja. Akinkunmi polled a total votes of 40 to defeat his co contestant, Comrade Emetu C. who got 23 votes to emerge chairman. Okon Young Pius, emerged secretary, Samaila Mohammed Alkari, deputy chairman, while Ikwuonobe Charles was elected vice chairman. Speaking shortly after his election, the chairman Comrade Akinkunmi vowed to uphold the tenet of ATSSSAN by working closely in harmony with the National secretariat in order to be well positioned to defend the welfare of workers and work with other branches  He assured workers of continued improved welfare by collaborating with the management for peaceful atmosphere. Akinkunmi said approach to issues will be more vigorous urging workers to be more focus on their j...

 FAAN diverts flight from temporary terminal over fire incident  The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has diverted the processing of flights from the Temporary Terminal 3, of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos over an electrical spark in an operational office resulting in smoke emmision. According to a statement by the airport authority, the Temporary Terminal 3  was briefly shut down around 14:05 hours. The statement reads :" Electrical maintenance is currently ongoing to ensure that all electrical systems are functioning optimally ahead of the Terminal’s reopening. "All flights that currently operate from Terminal 3 have been diverted to Terminal 2, passengers are hereby advised accordingly.   "The situation is under control, as personnel of the Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Services (ARFFS) promptly responded and contained the incident." 

How Tinubu administration's  policies has reshaped aviation sector ,  by  Keyamo  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo on Wednesday outlined the deliberate steps taken by  the Tinubu administration to de- risk the aviation industry in Nigeria in order to attract global players such as  aircraft manufacturers, development finance organizations, aircraft lessors, investment partners and other players into the value chain. Keyamo listed the steps to include :  institutional reforms, infrastructure revolution, enhanced regulations and investor confidence , which is making global players see Nigeria in positive light. He disclosed this at the maiden Nigerian Aircraft Acquisition & Investment Summit in Lagos , where airlines, original equipment manufacturers, lessors, development finance organizations, insurance companies, regulators and others met to examine ways to drive capacity, confidence and capital into Nigerian aviatio...

  NSIB, SL- AAIIB formalise MoU on accident investigation ....Drive cooperation on data sharing , capacity building  The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau and the Sierra Leone Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau have reached an agreement to expand cooperation in data sharing, joint investigations, and structured training aimed at improving aviation safety outcomes. The agreement was signed at the NSIB headquarters in Abuja and witnessed by members of the management teams of both institutions. At the core of the MoU, according to a statement by the NSIB is a structured framework for collaboration, enabling both organisations to conduct joint investigations, exchange expertise, and support each other in improving aviation safety outcomes across their jurisdictions.  Under its provisions, the statement added that the parties will engage in training programmes, secondment of investigators, and the sharing of safety data and technical knowledge.  The pa...

  Nigeria Week Ahead: Mixed messages, Oil price volatility, NFP By Lukman Otunuga, Head of Market Research, FXTM Oil benchmarks are heading for their best monthly gain since 1990. Rising concerns over supply shocks as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed elevated oil benchmarks to triple digits. Given the ongoing conflict, oil prices remain fundamentally bullish with $100 a key psychological level for both Brent and Crude. This is good news for Nigeria who is a net oil exporter. Higher oil prices should translate to currency gains, though global risk-off from the Iran conflict may offset some upside. Globally, the week initially kicked off on a tense note after Iran accused the US of preparing for a possible land assault even as Trump sought talks to end the conflict. This marked another dangerous turning point in the Iran war which entered its fifth week. However, some optimism returned to markets on Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump told aides ...