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Tuggar Pleads to Airbus to Set Up Maintenance Hubs in Nigeria
Tuggar Pleads to Airbus to Set Up Maintenance Hubs in Nigeria
By: Michael Mike
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs visited the Airbus Operations Facility in Getafe, Madrid, Spain, as part of his official tour. The Getafe facility, the largest industrial site in Spain, plays a key role in Airbus’ global operations.
During the visit, the minister held discussions with key Airbus executives, including Juan Sell, Head of Public Affairs, Spain, Luis Hernanperez Fernandez, VP, Head of Sales, Africa, Candelas Segovia Rodriguez, International Government Affairs Manager, Cristina Garvia Aliste, Representative for Corporate Analysis, Defence EU Matters, and Sales Support, Public Affairs, Spain
The talk centered on Airbus’ interest in investing in Nigeria’s aviation and defense sectors. The minister welcomed these discussions and emphasized the importance of collaboration beyond trade, advocating for localized investments and workforce development to boost employment in Nigeria.
Airbus representatives highlighted their aircraft offerings for Nigeria’s transport, humanitarian, and defense needs. Specifically, they promoted the C295, a multi-purpose aircraft adaptable for various missions.
The minister urged Airbus to move beyond aircraft sales and consider establishing a maintenance hub in Nigeria, citing the country’s status as a regional security hub for peacekeeping operations in Africa. He emphasized the potential for Airbus to train and empower local youth, with long-term possibilities of aircraft assembly and even manufacturing in Nigeria.
The visit concluded with a guided tour of Airbus’ maintenance facilities, providing insight into the company’s operational capabilities.
Tuggar Pleads to Airbus to Set Up Maintenance Hubs in Nigeria
200 vigilantes deployed from Nasarawa to bolster security in Ibbi, Niger state
By: Zagazola Makama
About 200 vigilante men from Nasarawa State have arrived in Ibbi, Niger State, to support local security agencies in maintaining law and order, the Niger State Police reported.
The vigilante were deployed at about 4:18 p.m. on Feb. 8 that the vigilantes were deployed in compliance with directives from the Executive Governor of Niger State.
The arrival of the additional security personnel aims to strengthen joint operations with local vigilantes and police to manage security challenges in Ibbi and its environs.
Monitoring of the situation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated.
200 vigilantes deployed from Nasarawa to bolster security in Ibbi, Niger state
Two killed, one injured in IED explosion in Chikuba in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons were killed and another injured following the explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED) along Kudodo–Kampani Community Road.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Feb. 7 at about 7:30 p.m., when three men – Haruna, 40; Ishayaku, 36; and Sunday Joshua, 35, all of Chikuba village – riding a motorcycle ran into the device, triggering the explosion.
Haruna and Ishayaku died on the spot, while Sunday Joshua sustained injuries and was rushed to Shekwoiyha Divine Primary Health Care Center, Erena, for treatment.
The scene was visited by police, and the case has been referred to the Bomb Disposal Unit for further investigation and necessary action.
Two killed, one injured in IED explosion in Chikuba in Niger
Father attacks daughters in home, victims hospitalized in Ekiti
By: Zagazola Makama
Two young girls were injured in an attempted murder at their home on Olele Street, Ise Ekiti, after being attacked by their father early on Thursday morning.
It was gathered that Boluwatife Jegede, 15, and her younger sister, Ife Jegede, 10, were asleep in their room when their father, Akinwumi Jegede, 60, allegedly brought out a knife and inflicted a wound on Boluwatife’s neck.
Ife also sustained an injury on the right side of her face. According to the report, there was no prior disagreement in the household before the attack.
Upon receiving the report, police visited the scene and the victims were immediately rushed to St. John and Mary Hospital, Ise Ekiti, where they are receiving treatment. The suspect reportedly fled the scene and is currently at large.
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) is investigating the incident, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the father.
Father attacks daughters in home, victims hospitalized in Ekiti
Kogi police neutralize armed robber in Lokoja community
200 vigilantes deployed from Nasarawa to bolster security in Ibbi, Niger state
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