'Is There Any Special Petrol Station For Tinubu Supporters? Shey We're All Queuing Together?' - Ugwu
Rev Fr Kelvin Ugwu, a Nigerian missionary priest working in Gambia, has expressed concern over the threatening messages and insults he has been receiving in recent weeks. According to Ugwu, there may be a plot to tarnish his reputation, get him arrested, or even killed.
The Aircraft That Arrived Nigeria As The New Nigeria Airline Has Gone Back To Ethiopia - Rowland Iyayi,
The Former Director General of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency, Rowland Iyayi, has stated that he is not impressed with the way the Nigerian government has gone about the process of establishing a Nigeria Airline. According to Rowland Iyayi, the aircraft that was brought in as the first Nigeria Airline aircraft which landed in Nigeria not long ago has flown back to Ethiopia.
Rufai Oseni Reacts To Nigerian Aviation Ministry Lunch Of Nigeria Air
The Nigerian Aviation Ministry lunch Nigeria Air yesterday. The airline which is meant to meet the flight needs of the citizens of Nigeria have caused stirred online, with many claiming that the aircraft is not a property of the Nigerian Aviation Ministry, but it’s hired from Ethiopia because the airplane carries the registration mark of the Ethiopian government.
Shehu Sani Reacts to Rumours that Nigerian Aircraft was Leased from Ethiopian Airlines (Video).
Former Kaduna state governorship candidate, Shehu Sani has taken to social media to air his opinion, following the news trending online that Nigeria hired its first airplane from Ethiopian Airlines which they landed in the country today. He aired such opinion on Twitter. Recall that Nigerian aviation minister, Hadi Abubakar Sirika had few hours ago, taken to his official Twitter account to upload a video of Nigeria Air Jet landing in Abuja, as he thanked God and those who supported the aviation ministry in achieving such feat.
Aircraft Skids Off Runway at Lagos Airport; United Nigeria Airlines Provides Statement
According to Vangaurd News report, Nigeria Airlines announced on Wednesday that one of its aircraft had skidded off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 in Lagos. Mr. Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, Head of Corporate Communications, released a statement regarding the incident, providing details of the event. The incident occurred at the busy Murtala Muhammed Airport 2, one of the major airports in Nigeria. The aircraft belonging to United Nigeria Airlines veered off the runway during landing, leading to concerns
United Nigeria Airlines: Aircraft Skids Off Runway at Lagos Airport
Vanguard news reported that United Nigeria Airlines announced on Wednesday that one of its aircraft experienced a runway excursion at Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 in Lagos. In a statement by Mr. Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, the Head of Corporate Communications, it was revealed that the incident occurred as the aircraft, carrying 50 passengers, was arriving from Abakaliki.
Reasons Why Passengers Are Always Told To Put Their Phones On Airplane Mode During Flight
Passengers are usually instructed to put their phones on airplane mode during flight for several reasons: 1. Interference with aircraft systems: Mobile devices emit radio frequency signals that can potentially interfere with the sensitive electronic systems on an aircraft. Although modern airplanes are designed to be more resilient to such interference, it is still considered a precautionary measure to minimize any potential risks.
Nigeria Air Plane Flown Into Abuja Belongs To Ethiopian Airlines
The Boeing 737-800 series aircraft which the Federal Government flew into Abuja for the unveiling of Nigeria Air belongs to Ethiopia , Daily Trust can confirm. The plane took off from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at 9:55am on Friday and landed on the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 12:forty three p.m.
Expect more Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft Branded in our National Carrier's Colours- Bashir Ahmad says
Special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media, Bashir Ahmad has taken to social media to announce that the country's aviation ministry will continue to purchase and redesign more airplanes that belong to the Ethiopian Airlines. He made such announcement on Twitter. Recall that minister of aviation, Sirika Hadi Abubakar had few hours ago taken to his official Twitter account to upload a video showing Nigeria's Air aircraft, as he thanked God and other supporters in the ministry who helped in achieving such feat for the country.
Anti-Corruption Body Drags Sirika To EFCC, Wants Minister Probed
A Nigeria-based anti-corruption group, SecureWorld and Liberty Initiative for Peace (SELIP), has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking the probe of outgoing Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, for allegedly using the establishment of a national carrier, Nigeria Air, to perpetrate fraud and commit economic sabotage.
Nigeria Air: Plane lands in Abuja, unveiling set for today
A plane belonging to Nigeria Air, the proposed national carrier, has landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja. The plane, a Boeing 737-800, landed at the airport on Friday afternoon, according to a tweet by Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation.
Today's Headlines: Senate asks CBN to release trapped airlines funds; FG renames aviation ministry
Senate asks CBN to release trapped airlines funds Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspapers The Senate has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to urgently release the $717.5 million airlines funds trapped in the country. It also called on the CBN to allocate $25 million to airlines operating in Nigeria at its forthrightly dollar auction. The Upper Chamber equally urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, to pay up the blocked funds to the affected airlines, just as it appealed
Operators kick as FG takes delivery of Nigeria Air planes against court order
Airlines and other aviation industry participants protested yesterday as the Federal Government considered delivering two Nigeria Air planes today to mark the launch of the contentious national carrier. The project's upstream arrival on the final day of the current administration and in defiance of ongoing court judgements on status quo ante were criticised by the stakeholders, who were represented by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON).
The Controversy Of The Aircraft Being Leased From Ethiopian Airlines Can Be Settled-Shehu Sani
In recent reports, there has been an outrage on Twitter that that the new Nigeria Air is just a branded plan that is not operating and there has been speculations as well that the plane was leased from Ethiopian Airlines and was repainted with the Nigeria Airways logo. Former senator Shehu Sani just spoke up in reaction to this on Twitter as he reportedly said, and quote, "The controversy of whether the Aircraft was leased from Ethiopian Airlines or purchased for Nigeria Air can be settled if the Plane’s documents are made public."
Nigeria Air plane To arrive in Nigeria on Frida - Sirika
Hadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, has disclosed that a Nigeria Air plane will arrive in Nigeria on Friday, fewer than five days before the end of the Buhari-led administration, despite growing concerns about the viability of the national airline. Sirika revealed the news on Channels TV and added that the aviation strategy has been fully implemented.
NAHCO Chairman Urges Federal Government to Release Trapped Funds of Foreign Airlines
By Chinelo Obogo Dr. Seinde Fadeni, the Chairman of the Board of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc, has urged the Federal Government to release the funds belonging to foreign airlines that are currently held in the vaults of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Igbo Trader Union Election should teach INEC a lesson - Prof Obiora Okonkwo
Professor Obiora Okonkwo, the Chief Executive Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, has encouraged INEC to learn from NAPMA elections. He urges INEC to learn valuable insights from the commendable manner in which the Ndigbo Amaka Progressive Market Association (NAPMA) carried out their recent election, which was characterized by harmony and fairness.
Expect To See More Ethiopian Airlines Branded In Our National Carrier Colors- Bashir Ahmad Says.
Bashir Ahmad, a media aide to the Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, has taken to his official Twitter platform to react after many Nigerians criticized the federal government for reviving the Nigerian airways using Aeroplanes registered in Ethiopian airways, urging Nigerians to expect more Ethiopian airlines branded in our national carrier colors.
Senate asks CBN to release $717.5m trapped airlines funds
Vanguard news reported that the Nigerian Senate has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to urgently release the sum of $717.5 million that is currently trapped in the country, which belongs to various foreign airlines. This decision was reached following a motion moved by Senator Smart Adeyemi during a plenary session on Tuesday.
Nigeria Air To Begin Operation Before May 29 - Aviation Minister Insists
Nigeria's national carrier, Nigeria Air, is set to begin operations before May 29, 2023, according to Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika. The minister made this known while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.