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UPDATED: 83 passengers safe as Dana aircraft skids off runway in Lagos

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By Francesca Hangeior

An aircraft operated by Dana Air on Tuesday skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

The aircraft took off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

The Management of Dana Air in a statement via its official X account @DanaAir said the aircraft has been grounded for investigation.

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The airline said the 83 passengers on board the flight disembarked the flight without injuries.

It also noted that it has alerted the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) formerly AIB and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

The Management however did not reveal the cause of the incident.

The statement by the airline reads: “Dana Air regrets to inform the public of a runway incursion involving one of our registration number 5N BKI, which was flying from Abuja to Lagos today 23/04/.

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“We are relieved to confirm that all 83 passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries or scare as the crew handled the situation with utmost professionalism.

“We have also updated the AIB and NCAA on the incident and the aircraft involved has been grounded by our maintenance team for further investigation.

“We wish to thank the airport authorities, our crew for their very swift response in ensuring the safe disembarkation of all passengers following the incident and our sincere apologies and appreciation to the passengers on the affected flight for their patience and understanding.

“We wish to reassure our passengers that their safety will always be our top priority, and we are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident”.

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BREAKING: Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi Released

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By Gloria Ikibah

Prominent human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been released after fulfilling his bail conditions.

Farotimi, who had been in custody over allegations of defaming Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola, regained his freedom on Tuesday morning.

He is currently enroute to his home in Lagos.

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Confirming the development, activist and politician Omoyele Sowore stated on X, “I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held in the prison facilities of Ekiti State and is now returning home to Lagos. The struggle continues!”

Earlier, a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti granted Farotimi bail, setting conditions that included a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must be a property owner), the submission of his passport, and a restriction on granting media interviews following his release.

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NASC backpedals reverses Atiku’s appointment as DCNA, replaces him with Yero

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Following the intervention by the National Assembly leadership, the National Assembly Service Commission, NASC, has reversed the appointment of Dr Ibrahim Atiku as Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, DCNA.

The Commission has replaced Atiku with the permanent secretary [Estate and Works Directorate], Engineer Bashir Yero.

This was consequent upon the outcome of a meeting convened Monday night by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and their deputies in attendance.

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Present also at the meeting were the Chairman of the NASC, Engineer Ahmed Amshi, two commissioners from NASC, and some permanent secretaries in the NASS bureaucracy.

THE CONCLAVE learnt that the high-level meeting took place in the Senate President’s residence.

Reports from the meeting said that the chairman of the NASC and his commissioners could not justify the appointment of Atiku when asked by the speaker how the choice of Atiku was arrived at.

THE CONCLAVE reports that it was at that point that the commission chairman sought the leave of the Senate President and the Speaker to ask that the permanent secretaries present should excuse them since they could not be sitting over a matter in which they had personal interest.

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Upon their return to the room, after the leadership had arrived at a resolution one way or another, it was agreed that Engr. Bashir Yero of Estate and Works Directorate be appointed the DCNA, while Engr Sanda Liman of Procurement Directorate, be redeployed in Estate and Works.

The newly promoted Ibrahim Atiku [to the position of permanent secretary], as resolved and directed, should be deployed in Procurement Directorate.

The NASC is expected to formalise and/or activate the decision soonest.

Source: CONCLAVE

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Speaker Abbas Salutes APC National Chairman, Ganduje, @ 75

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By Gloria Ikibah
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on his 75th birthday.
The Speaker, in a congratulatory message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, described Dr. Ganduje as a patriot and a democratic pillar whose invaluable contributions to the development and growth of his fatherland are commendable.
Speaker Abbas said the APC National Chairman has, since his assumption of office, been providing good leadership and guidance to the party, which is one of the reasons why the party continues to wax stronger.
The Speaker noted the electoral successes of the APC across the states and how the state chapters have recorded stability under Dr. Ganduje’s leadership of the ruling party.
Speaker Abbas also commended the APC National Chairman for the cordial relationship between the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party and the National Assembly Caucus.
While wishing Dr. Ganduje more fruitful years in sound health, Speaker Abbas also prayed for increased wisdom.
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