Economy
Imo Senator Tells Keyamo To Stop Airport Officials From Begging Travellers For Money
Imo Senator Tells Keyamo To Stop Airport Officials From Begging Travellers For Money
Imo Senator tells Keyamo to stop airport officials from begging travellers for money. The Senator representing Imo West in the Senate, Osita Izunaso, has urged the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to caution airport officials against begging air travellers for money, a behaviour he described as a “national embarrassment.”
Izunaso made the call at an event themed “Responsible Communication: The Voice of the World”, where Nigeria’s preparations to host the 2026 World Public Relations Forum were unveiled. The event drew participants from across 126 countries.
Commending Keyamo’s ongoing reforms at Nigeria’s airports, the lawmaker said that despite visible improvements, some personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, and other uniformed agencies continued to engage in unprofessional conduct.
“Honourable Minister, a lot has been said about what you are doing at the airport. When you arrive at the airport now, you just carry your bag and you move in. Good work! That is fantastic,” Izunaso said.
“But you also have to look at the personnel, customs, immigration, and all those that work at the airports. You will always hear screams of ‘Your boys are here, Sir!’ or ‘We are greeting you, Sir!’ You know, this does not depict a very good image of our country.”
The lawmaker warned that such behaviour, including excessive greetings and subtle demands for tips, paints a poor image of Nigeria before visiting foreigners.
“For us in Nigeria, we know the meaning of ‘Your boys are here.’ Please tell them there will be no ‘Your boys or girls are here.’
“There is a way they will be looking at you that makes you know they are asking for something more than their work,” he said, adding that the practice must stop ahead of Nigeria’s hosting of the global event.
However, the President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, countered the senator’s remarks, insisting that the aviation sector had witnessed significant improvements under Keyamo’s leadership.
“I want to confirm that I returned from South Africa and came back through the international airport. There is a lot of improvement. Nobody said ‘Your boys are here’ to me. So, I think Nigeria is changing,” Neliaku said, assuring foreign delegates that the country’s image was improving.
Backing him, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, praised the reforms at Nigeria’s entry and exit points.
“I want to appreciate the Minister of Aviation, the man under whose tenure the entry and exit point of our airports have really transformed. What we are seeing in the Ministry of Aviation is truly unprecedented. Thank you for making us proud, Mr. Festus Keyamo,” Idris stated.
Also speaking, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, highlighted how technology was reducing human contact and curbing extortion at airports.
“We’ve taken judicial notice of the remarkable transformation that has happened in our airports. When you get to any of our points of entry now, all you need to do is scan your passport, open your eyes to the sunglasses and it captures your details.

Festus Keyamo
“If you have some problem, they will ask you to come behind and sort yourself out. This is what happens everywhere in the world,” Adeniyi explained.
In his closing remarks, Keyamo assured the audience that Nigeria’s airports would be fully ready to host global visitors for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum.
“We are going to be ready at our entry points, which are actually the image of the country,” Keyamo said.
“We are setting up a VVIP department at all our international airports for very important guests coming into the country. Public relations professionals coming for the forum will enjoy this fully.”
Economy
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku
ADC is Nigeria’s only reliable political party, others brought insecurity, hunger, says Atiku. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only reliable political party in the country, noting that others have brought insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment.
Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, during the official opening of the ADC state secretariat, Abubakar said the party is ready for a 2027 victory but urged Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation.
He also asked Taraba residents to take part in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise, adding that their participation is crucial to reversing Nigeria’s worsening hardship.
“I am in Taraba to inaugurate our new party office of the ADC, and I want you to hold the party with integrity,” Channels Television quoted Atiku as saying.
“Do not allow anybody to deceive you with any other party, because we have tasted other political parties, and they brought nothing but insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment. “The youths and women should know that we are doing this for them to have a better future, and I am holding on to their promise. “ADC will win Taraba state and win Nigeria as the only reliable political party.”

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party
Abubakar, who formally joined the ADC on Monday—17 months before the 2027 general election—said his experience across political platforms convinced him that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties lack the capacity to rescue the country.
He resigned from the PDP on July 16, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the opposition party as his reason for leaving.
Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development
Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development
Akwa Ibom governor pledges commitment to tourism, blue economy development… commends Editi Effiong for projecting State’s tourism potentials
As part of his effort to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to encourage and reward young professionals who are willing to collaborate with his administration in promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda.
The Governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on inspection of a locale of a movie, “The Black Book 2” (Old Scores), at Ishiet Beach/Market in Uruan Local Government Area.
He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong, for his talent, vision, inspiration, and creative ability to project the tourism potentials and boost the economy of the State.
Governor Eno charged young Akwa Ibomites to shun divisive tendencies, be inspired, and emulate the creative effort of successful Akwa Ibom sons and daughters by joining hands to develop the tourism and blue economy of the State.
“The impression is amazing, seeing that we have one of our own trying to pull the world down here.
“I would love to thank and encourage him, and to let our young people see that Akwa Ibom has what it takes to drag the world’s attention.
“It depends on what you see. Someone can see this place and write one story about a swamp that has been abandoned and make all the noise. Another person sees this place and makes a great movie out of it that will market this place to the world and is able to attract the attention because of the work he has done here,” he said.
The State Chief Executive pledged his encouragement, support, and collaboration with Editi and other young Akwa Ibomites to enable them rise to the zenith of their calling.
“We are going to work with him. Editi is a young man I have known very well. This is one thing I say to our people in the diaspora, let’s partner. Come back home, whatever you see out there, bring it back here, and let’s work together.
“I think that is the story, and I am really impressed. If you know the number of people that have visited this State in the course of this film, the talents, and the caliber of artists that have been here, then this young man deserves an award and our support,” he added.

Ibom Deep SeaPort
On his part, the movie Producer and Director, Effiong, appreciated Governor Eno for his visionary leadership and passion for tourism development.
He expressed gratitude to the Governor for creating a hospitable and tourism friendly ecosystem to enhance talent exploration through the provision of good road network and quality modern facilities which distinguished the State as one of the most treasured locations in the country.
Crime
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after hours of interrogation. He said he would return for further questioning.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation by the anti-graft team.
Mr Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he had been released and scheduled for another meeting with investigators.
He said that the reality behind the “fabricated allegations” levelled against him would become clearer with time.
“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold.”

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
The EFCC had summoned Mr Malami through a letter dated November 24, and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which Mr Malami was invited.
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