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Lagos to Abuja N80k, PH to Kano N85k — airlines increase fares over rising fuel cost

  Lagos to Abuja N80k, PH to Kano N85k — airlines increase fares over rising fuel cost Nigeria airlines have increased fares for domestic flights to at least N80,000 depending on the trip over the rising cost of aviation fuel and foreign exchange (FX) crisis. Checks on Friday showed that Azman Air flight from Lagos to Kano/Kaduna increased from about N60,000 to N100,000. Air Peace also increased fares to N80,000 for flights to Abuja from Lagos, while a return journey is now N85,000. From Port Harcourt to Kano, the flight price is pegged at N85,000 for the same airline. Ibom Air, on its website, pegged the price at N80,000 for the same routes, while Max Air goes for N84,000 for Lagos to Abuja flights while Port Harcourt to Kano is around N130,000. The increase in fares may not be unconnected to the multiple challenges in Nigeria’s air travel sector. The aviation industry is faced with a surge in the prices of jet A1 fuel which is significantly affecting operations. During an emergency m

Itsekiri Graduates Swears in new Executives

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  Itsekiri Graduates Swears in Executives Some of the sworn in Executives led the President, Comr. Ben Eyitemi Eburajolo(4th: R-L) News: Itsekiri Graduates Swears on Executives    The National Association of Itsekiri Graduates, NAIG, has sworn in its Executive body that will pilot the affairs of the Association for the next two years.   The Sworn-in ceremony took place on Saturday July 23, 2022 at the NAIG Secretariat, Ugbori, Warri.   In his speech, President of the Association, Comr. Ben Eyitemi Eburajolo who spoke on behalf of other Executives, thanked the entire membe rs of NAIG and the Electoral Committee for another opportunity to serve the the noble Association.   Comr. Eburajolo reassure the Association that the Executives will continue to strive for excellence and the confidence reposed on them for this two years,  they will not fail them.   “We are on course and by the grace of God, these two years, we will be able to achieve everything we have said we will achieve” he stated

Itsekiri Graduates drums support for Dibi, Olero, Abiteye Protesters, says enough of Oil Majors

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  Itsekiri Graduates drums support for Dibi, Olero, Abiteye Protesters, says enough of Oil Majors exploitation    Comr. Ben Eyitemi Eburajolo  News: By Tetsoma Neyin  Itsekiri Graduates drums support for Dibi, Olero, Abiteye Protesters, says enough of Oil Majors exploitation  Itsekiri Graduates under the aegis of National Association of Itsekiri Graduates, NAIG has reaffirmed their full support to the ongoing protests by Host Communities over the constant neglect of Chevron Nigeria Limited and other IOCS despite the fact that Itsekiris are the largest producer of Crude Oil and Gas in Delta State.   Addressing newsmen in a Press briefing held on Wednesday July 20, 2022 at its Secretariat, Ugbori, Warri, President of Itsekiri Graduates Body, Comr. Ben Eyitemi Eburajolo said that Chevron Nigeria Limited has neglected Itsekiri Homeland for too long while they continue to benefit from the richness of the land.   Eburajolo who spoke on behalf of other Executives accused Chevron Nigeria Limit

Lawal Africas Commends OSHAssociation, Bags Institution’s Fellowship Membership Award

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   Lawal Africas Commends OSHAssociation, Bags Institution’s Fellow Membership Award   News:   The Occupational Safety And Health Association (OSHAssociation) United Kingdom, UK has been commended for fulfilling its mandate of making occupational health and safety management an integral part of every economic sector to promote safety and save lives and most importantly the group’s recent Fellow Membership Awards to some eminent Nigerians who had distinguished themselves as Safety and Health Practitioners globally. The Network Coordinator, Partners For Peace In The Niger-Delta Region (P4P), High Chief (AMB.) Lawal Africas made this remark on Sunday in a telephone conversation with the Daily Independent correspondent  emphasized  that OSHAssociation had fulfilled its motto as Safety and Health Institution. High Chief (AMB) Lawal Africas (MICMC, FIMC, CMC, FOSHA), now inducted as a Fellow of the OSHAssociation United Kingdom, UK, is a Nigerian Community Development expert, Chartered Media

Iwere Women Prayer Network holds one day Prayer Retreat, declares no more dryness in the Land

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  Iwere Women Prayer Network holds one day Prayer Retreat, declares no more dryness in the Land    Her Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III  News: Iwere Women Prayer Network holds one day Prayer Retreat, declares no more dryness in the Land     Iwere Women Prayer Network, an initiative of her Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III, and backed up by wives of Chiefs from Warri kingdom has put together a one day prayer retreat to intercede for Iwere land for God to wipe all forms of dryness in the land.   The one day prayer retreat with the theme  'No more dryness in the Land' which was held on Wednesday July 6, 2022 at the Olu’s Palace(Aghofen) Warri, had in attendance prominent Itsekiri women as well as other tribes from within the three Warri Local Government Areas.   Bishop Anirejuoritse & Bishop Juliet Olley in a group photograph with wives of Chiefs  In her opening remarks, the Coordinator of the programme, Bishop (Mrs.) Juliet Olley who spoke on behalf of Olori Atuwatse III, stated that wo

Olu of Warri gives Sights to Cataract Patients in Delta

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  Olu of Warri gives Sights to Cataract Patients in Delta His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri    The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III has organized a one week free cataract surgeries to restore sights back to over 500 Nigerians suffering from cataract.   This laudable initiative of the revered Monarch which attracted people from within and outside the shores of Delta State was done in collaboration with Africa Cataract and Eye Foundation, Elena Baraquer Foundation and GB Foods respectively.   The seven days event was held on Saturday July 2, to Friday July 8, 2022 at Agbowu Medical Center, Ekurede Itsekiri, Warri.   The Olu of Warri, who was ably represented by Chief Edwin Olley said that the free cataract surgeries are opened for all Nigerians irrespective of location, saying that it is of great joy for him to see everyone blind through cataract regain their sights.   Dr. Mejuya Okorodudun & Dr. Elena Baraquer  Addressing the Press, Founder of Africa Cataract and E

NAIG Re-elect Executives for Second term based on Excellent Performance

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  NAIG Re-Elect Executives for Second term  based on Excellent Performance   President of NAIG, Comr. Ben Eyitemi Eburajolo casting his vote  News: NAIG Re-Elect Executives for Second term  based on Excellent Performance    The National Association of Itsekiri Graduates, NAIG, has re - elected its  Executives to run  for a second term  based on their excellent performance during their first term in office.   This was done in the just concluded general election of the Association, held on Saturday July 9, 2022 at the NAIG Secretariat, Ugbori, Warri.   Mr. Martins Ejueyitsi Otuedon, Prince Clem Ade Omatoye & Mr. Fregene Taiwo in a group photograph with some of the re-elected Executives  The Executives were re-elected unopposed except for the position of the Provost with 21 votes out of 47 members accredited for the exercise.   In  his acceptance  speech, re-elected President, Comr. Ben Eburajolo who spoke on behalf of other Executives thanked members of the high table and the elector

Warri Kingdom Prepares for First Coronation Anniversary of 21st Olu of Warri

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  Warri Kingdom Prepares for  First Coronation Anniversary  o f 21st Olu  o f Warri .   Warri Kingdom Prepares for  First Coronation Anniversary  o f 21st Olu  o f Warri .   The first Coronation Anniversary of the 21 st   Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, begins from Wednesday August 17 to Sunday August 21 in Warri, Delta State.     The Coronation schedules was gathered from a press statement issued by the Palace, signed by the Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of the Anniversary ceremony, Prince Yemi Emiko and sent to  Warri Voice Newspaper  Friday July 8, 2022.   Recall that the crowning of the King, “brought so much excitement, vitality, innovation and hope to the Itsekiri people and all those living within the kingdom, spread across three local government areas in Delta State and beyond”.   The Events, would be kick- started with Praise Day activities, including extensive thanksgiving, praise and worship session, inside the main Church Auditorium at the Palace i