TRIAL BEGINS OF CENTRAL AFRICAN EX-PRESIDENT BOZIZE OVER WAR CRIMES. (PHOTO).

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 Trial begins of Central African ex-president Bozize over war crimes A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president Francois Bozize, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013. The alleged crimes committed by members of Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape. Bozize, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels, has been living in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023. But three of his former senior military officers, Eugene Barret Ngaikosset, Vianney Semndiro and Firmin Junior Danboy, are all in pre-trial detention in the Central African Republic. Crimes against humanity The case will be heard by the Special Criminal Court (SCC), a hybrid jurisdiction located in the capital Bangui with Central African and foreign judges. In February 2024, the SCC issued an international arrest warrant for the former president ...

NCAA ENFORCES 14-DAY REFUND RULE FOR CANCELLED FLIGHTS, WARNS AIRLINES OF STIFFER PENALTIES. (PHOTO).


 NCAA Enforces 14-Day Refund Rule for Cancelled Flights, Warns Airlines of Stiffer Penalties


The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reaffirmed its commitment to passenger rights, reiterating that airlines must refund tickets within 14 days of flight cancellations, as stipulated in its consumer protection regulations. The announcement comes in response to rising complaints about frequent flight delays and cancellations across the country.


Speaking on Saturday, Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, emphasized that airlines failing to process refunds for non-cash ticket purchases within the 14-day timeframe will face sanctions. “The NCAA is dedicated to safeguarding passenger rights, and we will hold airlines accountable,” Achimugu stated.


While acknowledging the high volume of complaints, Achimugu clarified that not all disruptions are attributable to airlines. He cited Air Peace, which operates more domestic flights than other airlines combined, as an example, noting that their higher flight volume naturally leads to a higher disruption rate. However, he stressed that the NCAA would penalize airlines for avoidable lapses.


To curb disruptions, Achimugu urged airlines to adjust schedules based on aircraft availability. “If you have five aircraft and two develop faults, reduce your flights for that day instead of overselling tickets for routes you may not serve,” he advised. The NCAA has warned that airlines continuing to oversell or repeatedly violating consumer protection rules will face stricter penalties in 2025.


The NCAA’s renewed focus on enforcement aims to address passenger grievances and ensure compliance within Nigeria’s aviation sector.

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