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  • Davido shows benevolence, pays for surgery of airport worker

    No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted.

    Nigerian pop star, Davido recently paid for the surgery of an airport worker.Davido made this known on Wednesday by sharing a video of a group of people holding placards and chanting praises of gratitude to him.

    The ‘Fia’ singer shared the video on his Instagram story.

     

    ‘Omo Baba Olowo, Thank You, N15 million no be joke‘ and ‘Davido we love you’ were the inscriptions on the placards held by the airport workers.

    Davido captioned the video this way:”Aww I payed(sic) for the surgery of a lady that works at the airport and they did this to thank me. So cute.”

     

    Davido is not new to showing benevolence.In 2017, he offered financial support and a scholarship to Utibe, a five-year-old boy who went viral for singing ‘IF’, his hit song.

     

    ‘Woju’ singer, Kiss Daniel also showed his heart of gold when he gave back to the poor on Easter day.

    It all started when a fan asked Kiss Daniel how many retweets he would need, to be able to share food with the beggars at Iddi Araba in Mushin.

    Kiss Daniel wrote:”No retweets…Let’s feed em’ tomorrow sharp,” he replied the fan.

    Copyright theft: Davido, Small Doctor used KSA’s lyrics without his consent- KSA’s manager

     

     

  • [Video] Evicted housemate, Khloe spotted at the airport, returning to #BBNaija house in South Africa

    There is a strong indication that one of the evicted housemate, Khloe has secured herself a return into the house of Big Brother Nigeria, Reality TV Show.

    In a video making the rounds on the internet, Khloe was allegedly spotted at the airport heading to ‘Biggies’ house in South Africa.

    Recall that Khloe, who is a fashion designer was disqualified along side her partner K-brule for breaking the house rules.

    Organizers of the Big Brother 2018 reality show announced last week Sunday that two evicted housemates would be voted back to the house.

    Show host, Ebuka announced on Sunday that two of the evicted 11 housemates, including Anto, who was evicted on Sunday would be returning to the show.

    The show host said this week will witness a major change as viewers will now vote to recall evicted housemate.

    Ebuka said, “There’s a major change in this week’s voting.

    “Big Brother has accorded two evicted housemates the opportunity to return to the show and play for the money.

    “So instead of voting for eviction, you will rather be voting for recall of two housemates.”

    From our observations, Queen ‘Koko’ as Khloe is fondly called by her fans is back in the game.

    Queen koko spotted at the airport. Cc @kokobykhloe #bbnaija #bbnaija2018 #kpmh #lifeofpexxie

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  • FG approves N2.2 billion for rehabilitation of Bill Clinton Airport Drive

    The federal government has approved the sum of N2.2 billion for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Bill Clinton Airport Drive by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).

    This is arising from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Wednesday, where the FEC, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, also approved 6.7billion dollars for the construction of Ibadan-Kaduna standard gauge railway project.

    “The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N2.2 billion for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Bill Clinton Airport Drive by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).

    “Bill Clinton Drive is the spur road directly linking the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Road with the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Expressway. It is a major national and international gateway to both the city of Abuja and the country.

    “The scope of work includes removal of existing bitumen and pavements as well as carrying out asphalting, resurfacing shoulder dressing & provision of surface water drainage among others. The road, constructed in the early 1980s, has since exceeded its lifespan of 20 years,” the Presidency said in a statement.

     

  • London City airport shut throughout Monday after WW2 bomb found in Thames

    All flights to and from London’s City Airport were canceled on Monday after an unexploded World War Two bomb was discovered in the River Thames at George V Dock, the airport management said.

    Police said that the ordnance was found during pre-planned work at the airport early on Sunday, and set up a 214-metre exclusion zone around the device that evening.

    “All flights in and out of London City on Monday are canceled and an exclusion zone is in place in the immediate area,” said Robert Sinclair, CEO of London City Airport, the city’s fifth biggest and most central airport.

    “The airport is cooperating fully with the Met Police and Royal Navy and working hard to safely remove the device and resolve the situation as quickly as possible,” he said in a statement.

    The Metropolitan Police said that properties within the exclusion zone had been evacuated, and that a number of road cordons were in place.

     

    Davido’s aide detained over rift with airport security operatives

  • Airline operators fault minister’s claim of N516bn indebtedness

    Nigerian airline operators have faulted the claim by the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, that they were indebted to aviation agencies and other firms to the tune of N516 billion.

    The Chairman of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) , Capt. Nogie Meggisson, told newsmen in Lagos on Sunday that the minister’s claims were unverified.

    Sirika reportedly said that Nigerian airlines were ridden with debts, weak and unable to compete and take advantage of the newly inaugurated Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM).

    Meggison, however, said that the minister was reeling out figures offhand, stressing that he could not prove any of the debts he mentioned.

    The AON chairman said that Nigerian aviation agencies lacked the ability to transparently record their revenues and document accurately the debts owed them by the airlines.

    Meggisson said :“We have always asked them to list the debts. It is easy to call numbers. Let those we owe bring their bills and explain the debts.

    “Although government cannot be held responsible for the operation of privately owned airlines, but the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) is competing with airlines, running two airlines with tax payers’ funds.

    “So we don’t have a level playing ground because AMCON is a competitor, using the taxes we pay to compete with us. When are they going to leave the airline industry?”

    He said accruing of debts was normal in the aviation industry because airline operations was a continuous business and the debts were usually settled between airlines and service providers from time to time.

    “Talking about debts, airline business is not a cash business. ‎You accrue the charges, you are presented a bill and you pay.

    “There is no airline in this world that does not owe,” Meggison said.

    On SAATM, the AON chairman urged the Africa Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) to provide a level playing field by ensuring uniform charges by signatory countries.

    According to him, an airline in Nigeria borrows money at 24 per cent interest rate, pay five per cent to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and also five per cent Value Added Tax (VAT).

    He said these charges are however, waived by government of other countries for their own airlines.

  • FG threatens to revoke Port Harcourt International Airport contract

    Sen. Hadi Sirika, Minister for State, Aviation says the Federal Government may revoke the remodelling contract of the domestic wing, Port Harcourt International Airport due to slow pace of work by the contractor.

    Sirika made this know to newsmen during an inspection of ongoing construction at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Tuesday.

    He said that work on the arrival terminal of the domestic wing of the airport, being handled by INTER-BAU Construction Ltd., had suffered prolonged delay since inception in 2012.

    Sirika lamented that in spite of all the contract variations that the company had enjoyed from the past and present administrations, it was yet to deliver on the project.

    “Unfortunately, this contract was awarded in 2012 and since then the contractor has taken his own speed on delivery.

    “ In line with the thinking of President Buhari, we had no option than continue with him since he has a legitimate extension and variation approval.

    “Since government is a continuum, we decided to pursue this procurement vigorously,” he said.

    The minister explained that there was need to ensure quick delivery on the project to enhance economic activities at the airport.

    “Federal Government cannot continue to neglect Port Harcourt in terms of airport facilities, as it is one of the most important cities in the country, where our economy is being hatched.

    “Unfortunately, this contractor is quite difficult; I’m totally disappointed at his slow pace of work and services,” he said.

    The minister also disclosed his efforts to ensure possible completion of the project by effecting some variation approvals for the contractor.

    “As a Minister for State Aviation, I had invited the contractor severally to my office to chart a way forward and I had also approved some variations for him.

    “I also made it clear to him that there would be no more variation going forward until this project is delivered.

    “We gave him time lines but he is not adhering to the time lines; I’m constrained to take drastic legal action against him when I leave here,” he declared.

     

  • Yuletide: FAAN assures air travellers of safety, comfort

    Yuletide: FAAN assures air travellers of safety, comfort

    The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travelers and other airport users that her network of airports across the country were fully prepared for the usual surge in passenger traffic that is the norm during the yuletide.

    FAAN gave the assurance in a statement signed by its General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, on Monday in Lagos.

    Yakubu noted that security had been beefed up at all airports, especially the major international gateways in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano.

    According to her, this is to ensure that passengers and airport users make use of airport facilities, without any security threat.

    She said: “At our premier airport, the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, a multi-storey car park was recently inaugurated to ease ground facilitation.

    “The VIP lounge has also been renovated to enhance passenger comfort, the carousels are working optimally, amidst other facilities upgrade currently ongoing.

    “The stories are similar at all other airports, as the authority has put in place facilities, procedures and systems to ensure maximum comfort, safety and security of airport users during this season and beyond.”

    Yakubu, however, advised passengers to get to the airports early to conclude all check-in procedures in good time, in order to avoid the experience of missing their flights.

    “This is important because of the heavy passenger traffic that is usually the experience around this time and the ongoing construction work by the Lagos State Government on Airport Road, Lagos,’’ she added.

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  • Air Peace lauds FG over repair of Enugu Airport runway

    Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has lauded the Federal Government over the palliative repair work on the runway of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, which began on Thursday.

    Mr Chris Iwarah, the Communications Manager, Air Peace, made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

    NAN reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had begun work on the runway with the first phase scheduled from Dec.14 to Dec. 21.

    FAAN said that the second phase would be from Dec. 27 to Jan. 4, 2018, while the runway would only be operational from 7.00 a.m to 3.00p.m on the proposed dates.

    Iwarah said that the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) had issued a Notice to Air Men (NOTAM) to the airline in this regard in line with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).

    He said: “Air Peace is pro-safety and the safety of our passengers is paramount.

    “We are commending the Federal Government because that runway in particular has been a problem, because it has been destroying our tyres and causing other problems.

    “So, if the government has come out to say they want to fix it, it is something we must all commend.’’

    According to him, the airline will still be flying to the Enugu Airport during the period as its morning flights will not be affected by the partial closure of the runway.

    “Our morning flights will not be affected, but our 2.00 p.m flight may be affected, especially when there is some slight delays.

    “We don’t want to take chances and apart from the morning flights; other flights will go to either Owerri or Port Harcourt.

    “We have advised our passengers who have already booked flights to reschedule for free, no matter the fare differences,’’ Iwarah said.

  • FAAN commence reconstruction of Enugu Airport runway

    The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Thursday began repair works on the runway of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.

    Mrs Herrienta Yakubu, the General Manager in charge of Corporate Affairs, FAAN, stated this in a statement she issued in Lagos on Thursday.

    She said that the first phase of the repair works would run from Dec.14 to Dec. 21, 2017 while the second phase would be between Dec. 27, 2017 and Jan. 4, 2018.

    “There will be skeletal operations at the airport while the work is ongoing as the runway will open for operations from 0700 hours local time till 1500 hours local time on the proposed dates.

    “This is to enable the contractor has enough working hours during the day time in order to obtain stable and even runway surface, while also completing the work within the stipulated timeframe.

    “In line with Standards and Recommended Practices, FAAN has requested the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to issue a Notice To Air Men (NOTAM) in this regard,’’ she said.

    She said that FAAN apologised to intending travellers and the general public for any inconvenience the action might have on their plans.

  • Heathrow airport faces flight delays, cancellations over heavy snowfall

    A number of flights were delayed and cancelled at the Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom over a heavy snowfall, the airport’s press service said in a statement.

    “Heathrow Airport remains open. However, we regret that weather conditions across the UK are resulting in some passengers experiencing disruption to their travel arrangements.

    “Airlines are responsible for ensuring their flights are fully de-iced before they are operated, and this is resulting in some delays and cancellations,” the airport management said.

    The press service also called on passengers to check status of flights before coming to the airport.

    According to the BBC broadcaster the heavy snow also resulted in power cuts as well as disruption of rail and road travel across the United Kingdom.

    Hundreds of schools will be closed on Monday.

    The deepest snow (30 centimetres or 12 inches) has been registered in the village on Sennybridge, Wales.