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Keyamo denies Reps request to revoke Pastor Oyedepo’s airstrip licence
Keyamo denies Reps request to revoke Pastor Oyedepo’s airstrip licence
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, clarified on Friday that the House of Representatives did not request him to revoke the airstrip license for Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church or those of other private individuals.
He shared this statement on his X platform, formerly known as Twitter.
Earlier reports had claimed that the House of Representatives called on the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to halt the issuance of airstrip licenses to private individuals and organizations and to revoke existing licenses, including those granted to Living Faith Church, as a measure to safeguard national security.
Reacting to this Keyamo opined: “I think this is not correct. The House of Reps. as a body did not call on the Minister to revoke the license of any private airstrip.
“I think what happened is that someone moved a motion in that regard and it was unanimously referred to the Aviation Committee to look into it.
“Whilst the intention of the Hon. Member who moved it is very patriotic, it was based on a complete lack of knowledge of the aviation sector. By the time we explain to them how private air strips work and the processes they undergo by our agencies before the final approval, they will be satisfied.
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“The responsibility of the owners of private air strips is just to build the runway and terminal building. But after they build the control tower in particular, it is completely handed over to the Federal Government through NAMA (Nigerian Airspace Management Agency) which is in complete control of the entire airspace in Nigeria. An MOU is usually signed with NAMA in this regard before the airstrip is approved for operations.
“It is NAMA that provides the Air Traffic Controllers and Engineers in ALL AIRPORTS and AIRSTRIPS IN NIGERIA. And the privates air strip owners pay the Federal Government handsomely for these services. No object flies into Nigeria without the prior clearance by NAMA and without filing a clear flight plan, eg, where it is taking off from and where it intends to land.
“And I have recently directed that all aircraft coming into the country MUST first land at our international airports where they would be properly processed and checked before they make their local flights into whatever airport or airstrip they intend to go. So, it is COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY impossible for any private airstrip owner to just jump on an aircraft and fly in and out of the country through that facility.
“The Federal Government does not permit that. You will not be cleared for take off or landing without prior request and authorisation. I thank the Member for his patriotism, but I wish he contacted us first to explain to him before rushing to move such a motion. I attach herewith for public consumption the NAMA Act that gives exclusive control of the Nigerian airspace to the Federal Government through NAMA”.
Keyamo denies Reps request to revoke Pastor Oyedepo’s airstrip licence
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I’m fighting my impeachment to enrich jurisprudence – Philip Shaibu
I’m fighting my impeachment to enrich jurisprudence – Philip Shaibu
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has explained his decision to challenge his impeachment in court, saying it is a stand to strengthen Nigeria’s jurisprudence and to protect the office of the Deputy Governor from future disrespect.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Shaibu emphasized that his legal battle is a message to both Governor Godwin Obaseki and other politicians about the need to respect the office of the Deputy Governor. Shaibu stressed that his goal is to ensure that no Governor undermines this institution again.
“Democracy has come to stay in Nigeria, though it has its challenges. I’m fighting to enrich our jurisprudence, as this situation shows the need for democratic principles,” Shaibu said. “Some individuals in politics are not democrats; they have no place in a democratic setting.”
Shaibu highlighted the importance of holding democratic institutions accountable, saying, “I’m committed to fighting anti-democratic tendencies in Edo State. We’re in court, with the next hearing on November 25, and I want people to understand: there’s no time limit on addressing criminal acts. We’re pursuing this to the end to set a precedent in Nigerian jurisprudence.”
He added, “This isn’t about election timelines; it’s about ensuring accountability. We need to send a clear message to future governors who might be tempted to act like dictators. This battle is also to elevate the office of the Deputy Governor nationwide.”
Shaibu underscored the importance of mutual respect between the offices of the Governor and Deputy Governor, as well as other government roles, such as the President and Vice President, and the Speaker and Senate President. He stated, “No governor should disrespect the Deputy Governor’s office, and vice versa. The Governor’s office cannot function without the Deputy Governor, and the same is true in reverse.”
Shaibu further asserted his confidence, stating, “I know Governor Obaseki won’t be resting easy as his tenure ends, while I sleep well because I’m on the side of the law. When you uphold the law, it will always support you. For those who don’t, it eventually catches up with them.”
I’m fighting my impeachment to enrich jurisprudence – Philip Shaibu
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Two-year-old girl raped to death in Bauchi
Two-year-old girl raped to death in Bauchi
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Two men arrested for flogging, stripping publicly two girls accused of stealing in Ebonyi
Two men arrested for flogging, stripping publicly two girls accused of stealing in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested two men for stripping, fl0gging, and dehumanising two teenagers over alleged fowl theft.
The spokesperson, DSP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
According to Ukandu, the arrests followed the circulation of a viral video on social media depicting the incident.
The incident occurred in November 2023 at Ojiegbe Ngbo community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state but the video resurfaced this week, eliciting outrage.
In the viral video, the two teenagers were str!pped, b€aten and made to undergo other dehumanising treatments.
The teenagers were then paraded n@ked around the community with the fowls they allegedly stole.
“The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested Dennis Ali and Ituma Sunday, the primary suspects in a disturbing viral video where two teenage girls were stripped, flogged, and dehumanised,” the statement read.
“Upon assuming office, CP Anthonia A. Uche-Anya, fdc, emphasised the need to eradicate trial by ordeal, jungle justice, and self-help in the criminal justice system.”
She reaffirmed the command’s commitment to rooting out such practices in Ebonyi State with the support of stakeholders.
She further assured that those involved will face the full force of the law for their heinous actions.
Two men arrested for flogging, stripping publicly two girls accused of stealing in Ebonyi
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