Federal Government declares New Year Day a public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday, January 1, 2016 as public holiday to mark the New Year celebration. The declaration was made on behalf of the Federal Government by the Minister of Interior, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd). He called on Nigerians, irrespective of their religious inclinations, to inculcate the spirit of the season as exemplified… Read More Federal Government declares New Year Day a public holiday

Police petitioned over female officer’s blackmail of journalist

A member of the Enugu State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Mr Callistus Ebue has petitioned the Police over alleged harassment and intimidation by a female police officer following his refusal to bribe her. Mr. Ebue said that the police woman who was investigating a case of alleged “misdemeanour and conduct likely… Read More Police petitioned over female officer’s blackmail of journalist

Air Canada flight passengers injured due to air turbulence

A burst of turbulence on a Toronto-bound Air Canada flight from China brought a frightening, surreal scene: Blankets covering passengers flew away and a soda can landed on top of an overhead compartment and stayed there. Passengers on Flight AC088, which was diverted to Calgary on Wednesday afternoon, described what it was like on board… Read More Air Canada flight passengers injured due to air turbulence