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October 30, 2024 NCAA Clarifies Airworthiness of Crashed Port Harcourt Helicopter
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NCAA Clarifies Airworthiness of Crashed Port Harcourt Helicopter

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified that the helicopter with registration 5N-BQG, which crashed in Port Harcourt last week, was indeed airworthy, contrary to claims in recent reports.

In a statement, NCAA Director General Chris Najomo refuted an online report suggesting that the helicopter, which was operated by East Wind Aviation for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), had been scrapped in 2018. Najomo emphasized that the aircraft met all airworthiness requirements at the time of the crash.

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The incident occurred on Thursday when the helicopter, en route from Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) to the FPSO-NUIMS ANTAN oil rig, crashed into waterways near the Rivers State capital at 11:22 a.m. Tragically, four bodies have been recovered from the eight passengers on board.

Addressing claims made by an online platform, Najomo confirmed that while the helicopter was first registered in 2004 under Aero Contractors as 5N-BGN and later deregistered to Canada in 2009, it was not scrapped in 2018. “The report falsely implied that the helicopter’s registration was canceled in 2018 after being scrapped and raised questions about its re-registration as 5N-BQG,” Najomo clarified.

NCAA continues its investigation to uncover the precise details surrounding the incident, maintaining that the helicopter’s airworthiness was in good standing prior to the crash.

October 29, 2024 Dangote: Fuel Queues Will Vanish if Marketers Support Us
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Dangote: Fuel Queues Will Vanish if Marketers Support Us

Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, provided insights on how to address the persistent fuel queues in Nigeria during a briefing with State House reporters in Abuja on Tuesday. He urged the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and fuel marketers to cease importing fuel, expressing confidence that his refinery could resolve the ongoing issue.

Dangote estimated the country's daily fuel consumption at approximately 30-32 million liters, indicating that his refinery could begin production as soon as next week. "As of today, we have 500 million liters stored in our tanks. Even without production or imports, this supply could sustain the country for over 12 days," he stated.

“We are fully prepared and ready to supply 30 million liters per day, and we are ramping up our operations,” he added. He encouraged the NNPCL and marketers to stop their imports and instead collect fuel from his refinery. "Keeping half a billion liters in our tanks incurs costs. I could charge a 32% interest on that amount daily, which is a significant loss. If they come to collect, we can eliminate queues at filling stations," he emphasized.

This announcement comes just weeks after the federal government implemented a policy to sell crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in naira instead of U.S. dollars. The government stated that this move aims to stabilize domestic fuel prices and strengthen Nigeria's currency by reducing the reliance on dollars for crude oil transactions.

October 29, 2024 Senate Postpones Screening of Bianca Ojukwu and Other Ministerial Nominees
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Senate Postpones Screening of Bianca Ojukwu and Other Ministerial Nominees

The Nigerian Senate has postponed the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s latest ministerial nominees to allow them time to complete all necessary documentation and pre-screening processes. Initially set for Tuesday, the screening will now take place on Wednesday.

This delay follows Tinubu’s recent reshuffling, where he dismissed five ministers and nominated seven new candidates for Senate confirmation. Additionally, ten ministers were reassigned to new portfolios.

Among the nominees, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has been proposed as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, while Nentawe Yilwatda has been designated as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, formally replacing the suspended Betta Edu. Other nominees include Maigari Dingyadi as Minister of Labour and Employment, Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Idi Maiha for the new Ministry of Livestock Development, Yusuf Ata as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, and Suwaiba Ahmad as Minister of State for Education.

October 29, 2024 Protests Breaks Out at INEC Demanding Redeployment of Ondo REC
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Protests Breaks Out at INEC Demanding Redeployment of Ondo REC

Dozens of protesters from Ondo State gathered at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, demanding the immediate redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola. Demonstrators carried signs with slogans such as “Mahmood: Redeploy Babalola Now” and “We Don’t Want a Repeat of Edo Fiasco,” blocking the entrance to INEC’s national office and requesting a meeting with INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, to express their concerns.

The protest follows a recent appeal by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who questioned Babalola’s neutrality, alleging her connections to the All-Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) rally in Akure, Governor Makinde argued that Babalola’s long-standing ties within Ondo might affect her impartiality in the upcoming elections.

Echoing the governor’s concerns, protest leader Ayo Adeyemi, convener of the Ondo Youth League, clarified that their issue was not personal but focused on ensuring an unbiased electoral process. “We have no issue with Babalola’s credentials, but her familiarity with the state could present a conflict of interest,” he stated. “For a fair and credible election in Ondo, we simply request her redeployment.”
The demonstrators emphasized that their actions were not a critique of INEC but a call for impartial oversight in the forthcoming election.

In response, INEC National Commissioner Major General Modibbo Alkali (retd) praised the group for their peaceful protest and assured them that their concerns would be considered. “INEC operates with complete neutrality and is committed to upholding the Constitution,” he said. “We have received your letter, and the chairman will thoroughly review it. Rest assured; INEC will address your concerns.”

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