The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Peoples Democratic Republic of Algeria have expressed commitment to strengthen bilateral ties in aviation, education and oil and gas sectors. The decision was made known at the 3rd Session of the Algerian-Nigerian Political Consultation held in Algiers. The statement was made available on Wednesday in Abuja by the Embassy of Nigeria in Algiers. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, stressed on the need for enhanced bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Aduda made the call when he…
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Alleged N5bn fraud: Arraignment of Stella Oduah stalled
The arraignment of former Aviation Minster, Stella Oduah, on Monday, suffered setback in a Federal High Court, Abuja over a letter from the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) calling for the case review.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Inyang Ekwo had, on Oct. 20, fixed today for the arraignment of Oduah over allegations bordering on fraud while she served in the office. Oduah, who currently represents Anambra North Senatorial District at the National Assembly and eight others, were expected to be arraigned by the…
Read MoreAviation Reps absent at commissioning of Anambra Airport
Alphonsus Nweze Representatives of relevant agencies in aviation industry were conspicuously absent at the commissioning of the Anambra International/ Cargo Airport, Umuleri in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State. At the commissioning, neither the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, nor the Chief Executives of NCAA, FAAN, NAMA, and NIMET were present.However, Governor Willie Obiano explained in his speech that the DG of NCAA, Capt. Nuhu said he would not be able to make it to the commissioning ceremony but invited him instead to Abuja to pick the…
Read MoreCourt fixes Nov. 22 for arraignment of ex-Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah
A Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday fixed Nov. 22 for the arraignment of ex-Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, over allegations bordering on fraud while she served in the office. Although Oduah, who currently represents Anambra North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, was scheduled for arraignment before Justice Inyang Ekwo on Tuesday, the proceeding could not take place due to a public holiday. However, a check at the court on Wednesday by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) revealed that the matter, though not on the cause list, had been…
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