Author: Paul Utebor
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FG demands better treatment for Nigerian passengers from Turkish Airlines
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has demanded more respect from Turkish Airlines for Nigerian passengers and significantly improved communication, which is currently deemed poor. He made this known when he met with the management team of Turkish Airlines, led by the airline’s Vice President in charge of Africa, Hilemet Mesut Turkseven,…
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Video: Thugs attack Lagos state Police station
The police station at Ipaja Lagos State, was on Monday morning attacked by thugs. It was reported that over 100 thugs were involved in the attack, which led to an exchange of gunfire, leaving some thugs dead. Details of the attack are still sketchy at the moment as the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin…
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Video: Sanusi Lamido reinstated as the Emir of Kano
A video has emerged showing the official reinstatement of the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido. Thenewsguru.com reports that the reinstated Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido has officially received his letter of appointment as the 16 Emir of Kano from Governor Abba Yusuf. The event was held at the Kano State Government House on Friday. …
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Minister of Aviation reaffirms government support for Air Peace, affirms safety compliance
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has re-iterated that Airpeace Airlines is the Nigerian flag carrier designated on the London route and enjoys the full backing and support of the Nigerian Government in its operation. In a statement signed by the Minister on Wednesday, he noted that the safety concerns…
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Video: Watch moment singer Portable scales fence in an attempt to evade arrest
A video has emerged showing the moment controversial singer Portable jumped the fence in an attempt to evade arrest from men of the Lagos State Police Command. Recall that Thenewsguru.com reported that singer Portable was arrested following a petition from a car dealer. It was reported that he allegedly purchased a G-Wagon worth N27 million…
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VIDEO: Watch aftermath of the tanker explosion in Rivers state
Footage shows the aftermath of the tanker explosion on Friday night at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State. Recall that on Friday at around 9:15 pm a tanker carrying a petroleum products exploded along the Akpojo-Onne axis of the East-West Road, affecting other vehicles in the area known for its gridlock.…
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PRESASS 2024: Minister of Aviation tasks participants on downscaling climate information to local communities
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has tasked participants at the Regional Forum Workshop on Seasonal Forecasts of Agro-hydro-climatic characteristics of the rainy season for the Sudanian and Sahelian zones of West Africa and the Sahel (PRESASS), to downscale outcome of the workshop to their local communities. The minister who spoke…
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Breaking: Minister of Aviation orders immediate suspension of Dana Airlines
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the immediate suspension of Dana Airlines pending the outcome of a safety and financial health audit. Recall that a Dana Air flight skidded off the Lagos airport runway, leading to the diversion of other flights to the airport, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport…
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Aviation safety: Minister inaugurates National Executive Safety Committee
In compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO annex 19, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, inaugurated Nigeria’s National Executive Safety Committee (NESC) on April 23, 2024. Keyamo emphasized the NESC’s crucial role in aviation safety, outlining responsibilities such as safety policy development and strategic oversight. The committee will monitor safety performance,…
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Video: Passengers evacuated as Dana Air aircraft skids off runway in Lagos
Video has emerged showing the moment passengers were evacuated from a Dana Air aircraft after it veered off its runway during landing operations at the Murtala Mohammed airport in Lagos. According to Mr Kingsley Ezenwa, Head of Corporate Communications of the airline, all the 83 passengers and crew members onboard were unharmed. According to Ezenwa,…