News
BREAKING: Nigeria Air Plane Set To Arrive Abuja (Video)
A flight belonging to Nigeria Air is currently on its way to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja.
This is according to a source, who said the flight left Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Friday 26th of May to Nigeria’s capital city.
Ohibaba had also reported how the Minister of Aviation promised that the national carrier would fly before the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure had not been kept four days to May 29 handover.
Apparently reacting to the report, Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation, had said insisted that Nigeria Air will fly before the tenure of Buhari ends.
Speaking in a Channels Television interview, Sirika had said, “On the question of Nigeria Air, on Friday in two days, Nigeria Air plane will land in Nigeria as part of the processes to commence operation. We will on that day unveil this aircraft, the livery and everything in Nigeria’s colours, belong to Nigeria Air and we will proceed to go and do the retrofit and bring back those airplanes.”
Sources said a plane already painted in Nigeria Air colour was planning to arrive the country from Ethiopian Airlines for a proposed test-flight, as of the time Sirika granted the interview.
It is not clear whether the airline would be cleared to commence operations or demonstration flights as part of the requirement to secure the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) amidst disquiet within the industry over alleged move by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to waive some requirements to enable the take off of the airline.
Also, the order of perpetual injunction issued against the airline in the suit filed by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), is yet to be set aside even as the substantive motion challenging the shareholding structure is yet to be heard.
AON had written a strongly-worded letter to Buhari, on Thursday, on what it described as the illegality of the national carrier project.
Below is a video of the aircraft.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), for an initial term of four (4) years, effective from April 16, 2026 in accordance with the provision of Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency, 2015.
Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu is a Public Health professional and policy strategist with a proven track record of driving impactful national programs.
The President tasks the appointee to contribute her expertise to the agency for the good of the nation.
Developing story.
News
JAMB releases Thursday’s UTME results
In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with a total of 632,788 results now available for viewing.
In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.
JAMB clarified that at this stage, candidates can only view their results, as printing options are not yet available.
It also issued a strong warning against attempts to manipulate or alter result messages received from official channels, stressing that such actions constitute a criminal offence.
The Board added that it is already taking action against offenders, revealing that some suspects are currently in custody.
“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means. Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law,” it stated.
News
Arise TV Deputy Director News Win Editor of The Year Award
The award’s: “In recognition of your exceptional editorial prowess, insightful journalism, and outstanding contributions to media excellence in Nigeria.”
Deputy Director of News, Arise TV, Ohi OIdiai, has won Editor Of The Year 2026 Awards category, courtsey of The Industry Newspaper.
In a statement, the organiser said that the award was: “In recognition of your exceptional editorial prowess, insightful journalism, and outstanding contributions to media excellence in Nigeria.”
Details later…
FG allocates Flour Mills’ Golden Sugar 300,000MT annual production target
President Tinubu Appoints New DG/CEO for National Biosafety Management Agency
My son wants me to re-marry – Tiwa Savage
Tech Expert, Zuckerberg trains with UFC champions, Adesanya, Alexander
Organ Trafficking: Ekweremadu bags 10 years in UK prison
SAINT OBI: Between his marriage and his death
-
Politics4 hours agoChief Bode George Writes President Tinubu “Protect the democratic space, not shrink it”
-
Business2 days agoFG restricts paracetamol ,16 other products for local manufacturing
-
Politics4 hours agoGbenga Daniel shut out from Ogun East APC Meeting
-
Entertainment3 hours agoMy son wants me to re-marry – Tiwa Savage
-
News3 days agoJAMB releases Thursday’s UTME results
-
Sports2 days agoFormer NFF chairman Ibrahim Galadima dies at 78
-
News3 hours agoPresident Tinubu Appoints New DG/CEO for National Biosafety Management Agency
-
Politics3 hours agoAPC Releases Timetable and Schedule of Activities for 2027 General Elections