Nigeria’s minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, will officially launch the Enugu State government-owned commercial airline, Enugu Air, on Monday, July 7, 2025.

The launch ceremony will take place at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport.

This is according to a recent statement from the airline.

The airline will begin operations with a fleet of three Embraer jets from the E170 and E190 series, chosen for their performance, passenger comfort, and suitability for regional routes.

Commenting on the development, the Commissioner for Transportation, Enugu State, Dr. Obi Ozor, said Enugu Air is pivotal to Governor Peter Mbah’s vision for positioning Enugu State as a major aviation hub in Nigeria.

“With a strong foundation built on innovation and sustainability, Enugu Air is poised to transform regional air travel, boost state pride, and raise Enugu’s profile nationally and globally,” he said.

The domestic airline announced that its inaugural routes will be Abuja and Lagos, with plans to expand services to Port Harcourt, Owerri, Benin, Kano, and other key locations in Nigeria.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Zamfara State has confirmed the defection of over 100 new members from various political parties within the last ten days.

State chairman of the party, Alhaji Kabiru Garba, who disclosed this during a media interaction in Gusau on Friday, said the growing number of defectors signals increasing support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He said ADC was fast becoming a political force in Zamfara as more people join its ranks.

“In the past ten days, we’ve recorded over 100 new members who joined from different parties,” Garba revealed.

He said the party remains open to all who believe in its mission and is actively engaging with more individuals and groups seeking to join.

Garba also said the party would not hesitate to welcome Governor Dauda Lawal if he opts to switch to the ADC.

“If the governor decides to join us, he will be received like any other member,” he said.

According to him, more defectors are expected in the coming weeks, as preparations continue to strengthen the party’s base across the state.

In a dramatic turn of events in Kano, the families of the young couple who recently conducted a secret wedding without parental consent have now agreed to a new, formal ceremony in line with Islamic teachings.

The breakthrough came after Fatima’s father authorized the local commander of the Hisbah Board in Kano Municipal to act as her guardian (waliyyi) for the renewed marriage process.

This decision followed an initiative by residents of Yakasai — the community where the initial incident took place — who came together to raise the bride price of ₦150,000.

The funds were deposited into the official account of the Hisbah Board, which will now oversee and officiate the new marriage in accordance with Islamic rites.

Yusif Garba, a key figure in coordinating the bride price collection, said the community felt compelled to support the young couple, who had acted out of naivety. He emphasized the importance of guiding such youths rather than condemning them.

Confirming the development, Ustaz Hamidan Tanko Alasaka, the chief Hisbah commander for Kano Municipal, said preparations are now underway for the new wedding.

He affirmed that the bride price of ₦150,000 has been paid in full and that the wedding will be conducted soon, this time with full compliance with religious and cultural expectations.

OSUNDAILY NG had earlier report on how the Hisbah board dissolved the 22-year groom and 16-year-old bride after friends officiated their wedding without their parents’ consent.