Early Gossips

- 01:37

No criminal implications in naming dog after person —Lawyers

The incoming Second National Vice President of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Mr. Monday Ubani, yesterday, said that no offence is co...

ABUJA—To successfully rescue the abducted Chibokgirls, the government needs credible information on their exact location and the cooperation of relevant persons, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.

Nigerian President Mohammadu Buhari (2nd L) and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (L) listen to coordinator of the Bring Back Our Girls group Oby Ezekwesili (C) . File photo He spoke in a meeting with former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, at the Presidential villa, Abuja, yesterday. Relaying what transpired at the closed-door meeting between him and the President with State House correspondents, Gowon said President Buhari was committed to finding the abducted girls. He also commended the government on its anti-corruption war, noting that corruption had held the country down for many years. Gowon said: “We discussed the general affairs of the country, the problems of the country, his fight against corruption, and all the efforts that he is making to deal with it and, of course, the impatience of the public to see results of the fight which has yet to be found, since people have not been prosecuted yet. That would soon begin. “These are some of the issues we talked about. One appreciates his efforts and determination to rid the country of corruption, which is one of the problems that have held the country down and has created serious set backs to the country, both nationally and internationally. ‘’Then, of course, the current situation about the Chibokgirls and the efforts the government is making to rescue them. He said the government needed to get credible information about the whereaabouts of the girls and also those that would assist the government achieve that. “I believe that the government is certainly determined to ensure that a number of these girls are brought back home safely as soon as possible. To achieve that, certain credibility must be established of our sources on information on their location. ‘’But as of now, no one knows where these girls are, and all this information that you have been getting, I don’t know their sources, but all efforts at engaging the international media and sources are necessary so that this matter can be resolved once and for all.” Speaking on the economy, Gowon pleaded with with Nigerians to be patient with the government. He noted that the crisis in the Niger Delta had affected oil production, but hoped that there would be light at the end of the tunnel.

- 01:27

We need credible information to rescue Chibok girls – Buhari

ABUJA—To successfully rescue the abducted Chibokgirls, the government needs credible information on their exact location and the cooperatio...

ENUGU—The first cargo plane yesterday landed at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. The landing of the Ethiopian Airline Boeing 757 cargo plane was witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd and other dignitaries including Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Addressing the large crowd of people on the occasion, Governor Ugwanyi described the incident as a historic occasion that would increase the profile of the airport and boost the economy of the state and the entire South East zone. Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, led other eminent dignitaries of the state to the ceremony marking the landing of the first international cargo aircraft at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, courtesy of the Ethiopian Airlines. Ugwuanyi explained that the momentous event was consistent with the objectives of the first ever Enugu State Investment Summit held in April where he had declared that Enugu State was “ready for business.” According to him, it was noteworthy that the cargo plane landed exactly three years on August 24, 2013 when a jubilant crowd welcomed the first ever international flight to Enugu operated by the Ethiopian Airlines. “Today we have gathered again to celebrate the first landing of cargo at this same airport, and which once more has happened courtesy of the Ethiopian Airlines,” he added, pointing out that the development meant that people from the region could fly to all parts of the world and have their bulk cargo delivered to them through the same airport since, “It will save costs, enhance convenience and safety in importation of goods,” apart from promoting employment and raising the international profile of the airport and the entire region.” Ugwuanyi then commended both the Federal Government and the Ethiopian Airline operators for making the age-long dream of the entire South-East region come to fruition, asking investors and the business community to take full advantage of the new opportunity to expand their businesses and develop the region and the country at large. He also reassured “the company of the unremitting goodwill of our people and of our continued support, partnership and cooperation.” Thanking his hosts for the warm reception, the captain of the airline, Captain Williams praised the Akanu Ibiam International Airport’s lovely environment, adding that it was a nice experience because their landing was smooth. Also speaking on the occasion, the Traffic and Sales Manager of the airline, Mr. Biniam Addisu said: “We expect to get from the Federal Government the kind of support we have been getting from the Enugu State government. “We are comfortable with the aviation equipment installed here, and hopefully in a few months’ time the international terminal will become fully operational for things to get better.”