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LEAD STORIES NEW NIGERIAN TODAY

Hyat at New Nigerian Forum, says: AIRPORTS TO BE UPGRADED TO WORLD GRADES

MINISTER of State for Aviation, Mr. Felix Hassan Hyat has said Federal Government has stepped up efforts to ensure that Nigerian airports are upgraded to the highest world standards for safe and quality aviation, even as he clarified that the Accident Investigation Bureau is yet to  ....>>> c-full-story

SARDAUNA:"The Greatest weapon is truth"

Blames Virgin for crisis with FG

FEDERAL Government is not to blame for the disagreement between it and foreign aviation sector investor, Virgin Nigeria. Rather, it is Virgin Nigeria that should bear such responsibility, according to the Minister of State for Aviation Mr. Felix Hassan Hyat.
The minister gave the Federal Government’s side while fielding questions at the New Nigerian Forum.
He said the terms of the agreement both sides entered into were very clear about the modus operandi of the two wings of Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos. .... >>>
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"The Greatest weapon is truth"
 

EDITORIAL

AUTONOMY OF JUDICIARY

PERHAPS more than ever before in Nigeria’s history, the nation’s judiciary – the very important third arm of the governmental tripod saddled with the responsibility of adjudication, application of the rule of law and dispensing of justice – has recently come under intense public question, scrutiny and outright criticisms. This followed some of the most contentious and controversial judgements by several election petition tribunals and appellate courts in litigations which trailed the April 14, 2007 general elections. Aggrieved governorship ...  more>>

Southern Kaduna to produce next PDP governor

 

THE next governor of Kaduna State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will come from Zone Three in steady progression and the spirit of brotherhood with the two other zones that would have had their turns, according to Minister of State for Aviation, Mr. Felix Hassan Hyat.
Hyat who extolled the dominance of the party in the state and “its strength being more in zone three,” stressed that the political leadership in the area owe a responsibility now to train the younger ones to face the challenges of 2015 without any crisis.. . ...click to continue

 
 

We won’t compromise reputation of Nigeria

 

MINISTER of State for Aviation, Mr. Felix Hassan Hyat has said even as the authorities show restraint and maturity in handling the crisis over the deboarding of Nigerian passengers by some foreign airlines, the fate of citizens and reputation of Nigeria will not be compromised.
The minister who spoke at the New Nigerian Forum and explained that there are so many things to be looked at before a decision is taken as to the line of action against erring airlines, was however quick in appealing to Nigerians to always exhibit a high sense of maturity and patriotism especially outside our shores “because   ....click to continue

 
NCAT to acquire more facilities for training

IN a bold move to improve professionalism in the aviation sector, plans are underway for Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria to acquire new training aircraft, a simulator and other facilities.
Presently, it is processing the contract for the provision and acquisition of a wide range of equipment, the Minister of State for Aviation, Mr. Felix Hassan Hyat said at the New Nigerian Forum..  ..click to continue

 
‘RELOCATION OF AVIATION
AGENCIES IN ORDER’

THMINISTER of State for Aviation, Mr. Felix Hassan Hyat has said the relocation of parastatals and agencies under the Aviation Ministry from Lagos to Abuja is a matter of priority.
Speaking to Senior Editors at the New Nigerian Forum Mr. Hyat noted that it makes no sense to keep a regulatory body like the ..click to continue

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Don’t panic over accommodation problem, pilgrims urged

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Kaita’s my revelation—Siasia


Port Elizabeth: Mission accomplished, by Lulu


Michael wins NCC Junior Tennis Tourney


Police revitalizing spirit of sportsmanship — DIG Onovo

State creation: Southern Kaduna ’ll scale hurdle —Gaiya


Reps, controversial cars and sundry matters


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Lawmaker distributes sewing machines, pumps to constituency

Perspective
SCOAN’s programme of transformation: Hope for the afflicted!    A parade of weird little worlds: The olympics for non-sports fans
Bakassi: Dokubo’s assertion is legally, factually false, unpatriotic (II) Hajiya Amina Sambo: The pride of women
Why IMSGH went for N40bn development bond Role of Kano Projects Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate in probity

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