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Emirates’ return will open more routes for indigenous airlines — Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has hailed the return of Emirates Airlines to Nigeria after a two-year hiatus, stating that the move will unlock new route opportunities for indigenous carriers and foster healthy competition in the aviation sector.
Keyamo made the remarks upon arrival aboard an Emirates aircraft from the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday in Lagos.
The minister assured that the airline has returned to stay and that the Bilateral Air Service Agreement discussed was to secure the route for local operators.
He noted that local carriers now have the opportunity to fly to any destination in the UAE.
He said, “With this, we have more competition on different international routes now. That is what it’s all about: to ensure healthy competition.
“A healthy competition leads to competitive pricing for the benefit of the Nigerian people.
“But you also know that the reason we fought for this is that Dubai, in particular, is a major hub of the world; it links virtually every country.
“For our airlines too, I can tell you that we also secured some kind of code-sharing agreement. We told them that if you want to code share, our airlines will have the right of first refusal.”
Keyamo applauded the support of President Bola Tinubu in the agreement and the return of the airline, saying that the relationship between the two countries has been restored.
“The relationship went downhill with the visa suspension and the suspension of their flights for Nigerians; it was especially damaging because we know that Nigerians have a lot of investments in the UAE.
“They have many interests and investments there, so eventually, it was not an adventure in self-glorification; it was actually a fight for the people of Nigeria, especially.
“We signed a new BASA defining our relationship altogether, again making it healthier, more open, and for the benefit of the Nigerian people,” he said.
The airline had suspended flight operations two years ago owing to trapped funds in Nigerian coffers.
NAN reports that the official delegation onboard was led by Adil Al Ghaith, the airline’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for the Gulf, Middle East, and Central Asia; David Broz, Senior Vice President of Aeropolitical and Airline Industry Affairs; and Sami Aqil Abdullah, Senior Vice President of Emirates Airport Services Outstation and Business Support.
NAN
An explosion on Thursday in the Idi-Araba area of Lagos State has reportedly claimed one life.
Preliminary reports indicates that the incident occurred at a scrap metal yard, where traders were handling a suspicious metallic object resembling an explosive device. The object detonated while being cut, resulting in a fatality.
Residents and businesses in areas where scrap trading is common have been urged to exercise caution.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and further details will be provided as they emerge.
Tragedy struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday night as gunmen hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all passengers on board.
The gunmen, however, left a toddler behind.
Sources toldf DAILY POST that the assailants ambushed the bus along the highway, fatally shooting the driver before forcibly taking the passengers into the bush. However, a young boy was reportedly spared by the kidnappers.
Although, authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident, but security agencies have been alerted and are said to be tracking the whereabouts of the victims.
Reacting to the latest attack, the president of Ochetoha K’Idoma youth wing, Mike Magaji, decried the inaction of the state government over the killings in the state.
He said the governor did not make any meaningful speech during his visit to Otukpo on Thursday.
He said, “It is heartbreaking that our people continue to live in fear while the government remains silent. How many more lives must be lost before decisive action is taken?
“The governor’s visit to Otukpo was a disappointment. Our people expected leadership, not vague reassurances. We need a clear plan to end these attacks.
“The government must rise up to its responsibilities. We cannot continue to mourn our people daily while those in power look the other way.”
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BREAKING: Court bars parties from granting interviews in Natasha’s case against Akpabio, others
Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and three others from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case.
The judge issued the order on Friday following a complaint by the lawyer to Akpabio, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), that the plaintiff was moving from one television house to another, granting press interviews on issues relating to her case, which is currently pending before the court.
In a brief ruling, Justice Nyako said there shall be no press interviews by all parties and their lawyers regarding the subject matter of the case.
Justice Nyako also barred parties and their lawyers from engaging in streaming the proceedings of the case on social media.
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