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International Flight Resumption: FG Bans Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, Others From Nigeria

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The Federal Government on Thursday said as it opens it’s sky for international flights on Saturday, September 5, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Etihad Airlines, Air Rwanda, Air Namibia among others have been banned from coming into the country.

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika explained that KLM and Air France are not approved to fly into the country because those with tourists visas are not allowed entry.

Speaking at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja at the international wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Sirika  said all aviation preparations and COVID-19 protocols have been perfected and the airport was set for re-opening.

Those allowed to fly with appropriate COVID-19 protocols are British Airlines, Delta, Emirates, Quarter, Middle East, Turkish, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic among others.

The minister further noted that intending passengers must register online, pay for COVID-19 test fee and upload the COVID-19 negative result not older than 72 hours before boarding.

While warning against sharp practices, he  said any airline caught with passengers without COVID-19 negative result would be punished as the airlines would pay $3,500 fine for each passenger and the passenger returned if he or she was a foreigner.

Giving more insight into the reasons for ban and the principle of reciprocity been applied to some countries, the minister said Nigeria was simply responding to how it is treated by other countries.

He said the country will go ahead and implement the principle of reciprocity to all countries that have banned flights from Nigeria.

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UNN Suspends Lecturer Over Alleged Involvement with Four Female Students

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The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has suspended a lecturer, Mr. Chigozie Odum, following allegations that he impregnated four students within four years of his appointment.

The suspension, which was officially communicated through a letter signed by the institution’s Deputy Registrar, Mrs. Achiuwa F.C., on behalf of the Registrar, comes after investigations into the matter.

While the alleged incidents reportedly occurred around 2019/2020, the university reached the decision to suspend the lecturer only two weeks ago.

The institution has not disclosed further details regarding additional disciplinary actions or ongoing investigations into the matter.

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Breaking News: Lagos Gets New Commissioner of Police

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The Police Service Commission has officially approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State. The announcement was made today, Monday, 17th February 2025.

Prior to this appointment, CP Jimoh served as the Commissioner of Police at the Ports Authority, Eastern Ports. He hails from Kwara State and has held several key positions throughout his career, including Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police at the Airport, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Finance and Administration, and Deputy Commissioner for General Investigation.

CP Jimoh has also received extensive professional training in various areas, including Combat Operations at the Mobile Training College in Maiduguri, the African Union Mission in Darfur, Sudan, and Weapons of Mass Destruction Countermeasure Training in the United States.

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My children are my pillar of Life – Nollywood Actress Bukky Wright opens up on struggles with depression

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Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has opened up on her challenges and struggles with depression and how she overcame them.

Bukky Wright, during a discussion with media personality and comedian Teju Baby Face on the Teju Baby Face show, spoke about her battles with depression.

She disclosed how she was on depression medication to help curb the killing issue.

She revealed that her children had to step in and help her overcome the problem.

The versatile actress gushed on her children, calling them her first critique and pillar. She stated that she loved them all her life, and the same was reciprocated towards her.

Bukky Wright noted that her children urged her to stop stressing out and take time to have fun.

She said, “There was a time when I was depressed. Yes, I was taking depression antidepressants. But my children had to wean me out of it. They have always been my number one critique.

I don’t know if I could call my children my pillar of life and they know that I would love my life for them.

So, they tell me, hey, Iya, you have been loving your

life for us; now it is time to live for you. Enjoy yourself and have fun…”

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