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NCAA to Begin Naming and Shaming Airlines Over Flight Delays, Cancellations

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2 months ago

September 8, 2025

Onilede Titi Faith

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),has announced plans to publicly name and shame airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations, particularly in cases of flight cancellations and delays.

The move was disclosed on Monday in a statement by NCAA’s publicist, Michael Achimugu, via his X handle.

According to the authority, passengers stranded between 10:00pm and 4:00am due to cancellations or delays are entitled to hotel accommodation at the airline’s expense a rule many operators have failed to observe.

The NCAA said the decision marks a tougher regulatory stance aimed at improving accountability and protecting passengers, following a series of outcries and recent violent incidents at airports linked to airlines’ lapses.

Achimugu condemned a trend where airline staff abandon passengers during disruptions, leaving NCAA Consumer Protection Officers to deal with angry crowds alone.

“The situation where airline staff intentionally disappear, leaving NCAA officers to handle justifiably irate and frustrated passengers will no longer be tolerated,” he said.

While acknowledging Nigeria’s difficult aviation environment, the NCAA stressed that challenges do not excuse negligence.

“Whoever ventures into this business must do it well. Don’t you want to be called world-class? Don’t you want to compete at the highest level? If not for the passengers who trust you, then at least for your own pride,” the statement read.

The authority also criticised the unnecessary risks faced by its staff, insisting that NCAA officials are present only to support both airlines and passengers.

As part of its enforcement drive, the NCAA pledged to apply the full weight of the law against defaulting carriers, adding that its decision followed a directive from the Federal Government and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.

“In compliance with the directives from the Federal Government and the Honourable Minister of Aviation, the naming and shaming will commence.

The NCAA expects that operators must comply with regulations in the event of a disruption,” Achimugu stated.

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NAF Airstrikes Destroy Terrorist Stronghold in Zamfara

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4 hours ago

November 15, 2025

By Sarah Sam Adda

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has destroyed a major terrorist stronghold in Sauri camp, Tsafe LGA, Zamfara State, during precision airstrikes on November 14, 2025.

The operation neutralised several terrorists and destroyed key structures, crippling their operations in the area.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF’s Director of Public Relations, said the strikes followed intelligence reports of heavy terrorist activity and rustled livestock used as defensive positions.

Coordinated airstrikes targeted elevated terrain, dislodging terrorists attempting to flee, who were further engaged during the mission.

Ejodame added that the operation degraded terrorist capabilities, with Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke reaffirming the Force’s resolve to pursue criminals and protect citizens.

The NAF noted that this success supports Operation FANSAN YAMMA’s mission to deny terrorists safe havens and strengthen security across the North West.

Earlier airstrikes targeted ISWAP and bandit camps in Borno, Kwara, and Katsina.

Health

NDA President Urges Better Dental Care, Warns Against Harmful Habits

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4 hours ago

November 15, 2025

By Onilede Titi Faith

The President of the Nigerian Dental Association (NDA), Dr. Emedom Elias, has advised Nigerians to stop harmful oral habits, warning that the mouth is too delicate for practices such as using the teeth to open bottles.

Speaking at the association’s 58th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Abuja, Elias said such habits can cause tooth fractures, gum injuries, and other serious complications.

He stressed that quality dental care depends on access to modern equipment, sustained public awareness, and regular patient visits, noting that inadequate funding remains a major challenge in the sector.

Elias also lamented the scarcity of dental facilities in rural areas, where most communities lack access to basic oral healthcare.

He urged the government to integrate dental services into primary healthcare centres to improve nationwide access.

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FG Intensifies Efforts to End Grid Collapse -Power Minister

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7 hours ago

November 15, 2025

By Onilede Titi Faith

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the Federal Government is stepping up efforts to end frequent grid collapses and restore stability to the national power supply.

Speaking in Uyo at the maiden 2025 retreat of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Adelabu, represented by Permanent Secretary Muhammadu Mamman said President Bola Tinubu’s administration has prioritised key reforms, including the creation of NISO, to strengthen grid reliability.

He noted that years of ageing infrastructure, poor funding, and vandalism have fuelled persistent outages, forcing many Nigerians to rely on generators.

The retreat, he said, offers NISO an opportunity to refine strategies and enhance system management.

NISO Board Chairman, Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, praised staff for achieving the landmark synchronisation of Nigeria’s grid with the West African Power Pool for four uninterrupted hours.

NISO Managing Director, Abdul Mohammed, stressed that the sector requires massive investment to guarantee stability, adding that NISO was established to help attract private capital and optimise existing assets.

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, represented by Commissioner Iniobong Robson, commended NISO’s progress and disciplined approach since its creation.