Jerry Douglas' Blog

The Federal Government has once again suspended the operating license of Dana Air pending the resolution of certain safety issues, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has said. This is coming barely three months after the airline resumed operations following a seven-month suspension after its Boeing Md-83 crashed in Lagos, killing 163 people The Acting Director-General, NCAA, Mr. Joyce Nkemakolam, who confirmed the development in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Sunday, said the suspension, which took effect on Saturday morning, would last until the safety issues were rectified by the carrier. He said the suspension followed a directive from the Ministry of Aviation, asking the airline to stop operation until “some safety issues that cropped up over the weekend were resolved.” The acting DG said the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, had invited officials of Dana Air to a meeting in Abuja today (Monday) over the development. Nkemakolam said that on

D’banj, Faze, Sound Sultan,Tony Tetuila, Dotun Omoteye, Hycinth Idibia will serve as 2face Idibia’s groomsmen. His best man will be his childhood friend, Larry Gaga. Annie’s chief bridesmaid will be her very close friend and cousin, Maryann. His lovely bride on the other hand, Annie has her close friend and cousin Maryann to serve as her chief bridesmaid. More to come, as we shall bring you gists and photos from the wedding.

The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, On Wednesday, 13 March, 2013 Arraigned Akinluyi Akintunde (A.K.A Akin Cindy) Before Justice Bolaji Yusuf Of The Oyo State High Court , Sitting In Ibadan On A Two Count Charge Bordering On Obtaining Money By False Pretense And Possession Of Documents Containing False Pretense Contrary To Sections 6, 8(B) And 1 (3) Of The Advance Fee Fraud And Other Fraud Related Offences Act No. 14 0f 2006. Akintunde allegedly obtained the sum of $450.00 (Four Hundred and Fifty USD) from one Robert Jackson via Western Union Money Transfer and another $6,450,000.00 (Six million, Four Hundred and Forty UDS) through false documents. He pleaded not guilty to the charge Count two of the charge reads: “Akinluyi Akintunde( a.k.a Akin Cindy) on or about the 12th October, 2011 at Ogbomosho within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court with intent to defraud had in your possession documents containing false pretenses to wit: an air travelling regulati

The Nigerian music stars, P-Square who are currently on an African nation's tour performed in a concert in Malawi. The Okoye brothers Invasion concert in Malawi was a complete success and the performance was very electric. More photos below

Flanked by 12 police officers, Okah, dressed in a red and blue chequered T-shirt, entered the dock on Monday and turned to blow a kiss to his wife Azuka, who was seated in the third row, before taking his place. The court heard Okah would apply for special entries to be made on the record. JP Marais, for Okah, told the court that one of the witnesses he intended on calling only arrived in South African on Monday morning because the flight was delayed. He said he consulted with Okah last week, but did not finish it. State prosecutor Shaun Abrahams said a witness the state intended calling arrived in the country on Sunday and he did not have enough time to prepare the replying affidavit. Judge Neels Claassen said proceedings should continue. Marais asked for a short postponement to tie down consultations with Okah, after Okah said he wanted to speak to his legal team. One of the witnesses Okah intended on calling sat in the front row of the public gallery. On January 21, Okah

In just a few days, Jorge Bergoglio has shown that as Pope Francis he will be the kind of approachable, down-to-earth man that people yearn for in a spiritual leader. Like the Dalai Lama and Bishop Desmond Tutu, he smiles easily and appears to walk comfortably through the world. He showed his humanity on his first full day in office as he suddenly left the Vatican to visit Rome's main church, the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, and then stopped by the hotel where he had stayed before the recent conclave to pay his bill. Like any major political leaders who communicate with symbols and gestures, Catholic hierarchs use style and stagecraft to reach their followers. The conclave and then the presentation of the new pope have been refined, as theater, over more than a thousand years. The secrecy surrounding the selection of the pontiff and the pomp accompanying the announcement from the balcony produce the kind of drama that rivets the world even in an age of technological d

A tradition popularised by Olusegun Obasanjo has not been abandoned by the Goodluck Jonathan administration. It is that once one finds himself in Aso Villa he could declare, like King Louis XIV of France, “L’etat c’est moi” (I am the state). Today, the president and his henchmen have undermined the powers of government agencies, so much so that the latter have become mere puppets to be used in fighting the former’s perceived enemies. The man who once declared that he was neither a general nor a pharaoh looks set to become a despot. What Nigerians are currently witnessing under President Jonathan is a throwback to the ugly era of Obasanjo who caged almost all government institutions in preparation for a third term or life presidency project. That Obasanjo failed to achieve his ultimate ambition should serve as a reminder to both Jonathan and the public institutions being used that the victory of falsehood over truth can only be temporary. The EFCC, for instance, had its cred

Family of the late Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Justus Esiri released detail of his  burial arrangement  yesterday. According to  Mr George Esiri,  The Late Nollywood actor will be buried in his hometown of  Abraka in  Delta  State On Friday  12th April, 2013. There will be a service of songs on April 9, followed by a commendation mass at St. Jude  Catholic Church , Mafoloku in Lagos state, of April 10th, 2013. The body will be flown to  Warri  immediately after the service for the final burial. The body will  proceed  to  Abraka  from  Warri  where there will be another  commendation mass/lying   in state at   Polo Turf  on the  12th of April.  The body will then leave for his residence in Abraka for interment and entertainment of guest. Hmm, What a great loss

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