Essential Monday News: 10 Things You Need To Be Aware Of

Essential Monday News: 10 Things You Need To Be Aware Of1.NSIB Investigates Fly Bird HS 125 Aircraft Incident....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has initiated an investigation into a serious incident involving a Fly Bird HS 125 aircraft, registration number 5NKAL. The aircraft, which was flying from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, encountered technical difficulties during its flight on December 6, 2024.

2.President Tinubu Optimistic Amid Challenges

President Bola Tinubu expressed optimism about the progress his government is making, despite criticism. Speaking at the graduation ceremony for the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized that while the country faces challenges, better days are ahead.

3.Naira Gains N137.69 Against Dollar in One Week

The naira appreciated by N137.69 against the US dollar in just one week, following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s launch of a new foreign exchange platform. According to data from the CBN, the exchange rate improved from N1,672.69/$ on November 29, 2024, to N1,535/$ on December 6, 2024, marking an 8.24% increase.

4.Three Nigerians Arrested in Delhi for Cyber Fraud

Three Nigerians, Lezhu John, Gibril Mohammed, and Egboola Ekena, have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding an Indian woman of over Rs 2.62 lakh. The cybercrime police apprehended the suspects, and they now face a minimum of three years in prison.

5.NDLEA Arrests Engineer for Drug Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 42-year-old building engineer Egwuh Inya on suspicion of drug trafficking. Inya was apprehended on December 2 at Okeyson Motor Park in Enugu while attempting to collect three units of pressure machines containing 7.40 kg of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis.

6.Gombe Police Arrest Suspects Over Clashes with Fulani Herdsmen

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with the death of one person during a clash between youths and Fulani herders in Lano Village, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area. The police spokesperson confirmed the arrests on Sunday.

7.Police Rescue Abducted Lawyer and Niece in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued a lawyer and his niece from kidnappers. Operatives stormed an underground hideout, freeing the victims from captivity. A video of the operation has since gone viral on social media.

8.LASU Staff Begin Indefinite Strike Over Salary Issues

Academic and non-teaching staff at Lagos State University (LASU) have declared an indefinite strike, demanding a salary increase. The strike has led to the suspension of academic and administrative activities on the university’s main campus.

9.FG Denies Fake Ambassadorial Nominee List

The Federal Government has distanced itself from a list of purported ambassadorial nominees circulating on social media. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ acting spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, called the list “fake” in a statement on Sunday.

10.JTF Troops Dismantle IPOB and ESN Camps in South-East

Troops of the Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, have successfully dismantled camps belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Imo, Enugu, and Ebonyi states. The operation was confirmed in a statement released by the task force on Sunday.

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