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Another World War Looms As Russia Insists War With Ukraine Is ‘Highly Likely’, US Vows To Respond To Invasion

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Ukraine and Russia are “highly likely” to go to war, the Kremlin has said as Russian troops have been told to be 'combat ready' in response to a suspected invasion by Ukraine. Crimea is internationally recognized as a territory of Ukraine but was annexed by Russia in 2014. Russia now says it might enter into conflict with Ukraine if Ukraine acts like it wants to 'reclaim' the territory. President Vladimir Putin has also ordered US officials to leave Russia immediately as he plans to order an invasion of Ukraine, before the end of January, according to the Sun. In recent weeks Russian tanks have been seen moving close to the border with Ukraine. And there are fears President Vladimir Putin is on the brink

Jubiliation In Anambra As State’s Airport Receives NCAA Approval To Commence Flight Operations

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved flight operations at the newly-built Anambra airport effective Thursday, December 2. The NCAA, in a letter by Musa Nuhu, the director-general, dated December 1 and addressed to Willie Obiano, the governor of Anambra state, urged strict adherence to safety, security, and COVID-19 requirements at the airport at all times. Nuhu recalled NCAA’s initial response not to approve the airport for flight operations after commissioning, saying that the agency was unable to grant Obiano’s request due to security concerns. “However, I now wish to inform His Excellency that the NCAA has received clearance from the relevant security agency approving the opening of Anambra International Cargo Airport for flight operations”, Nuhu added. He further stated that in view

BREAKING: Emirates Officially Resumes Flight Services In Nigeria

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United Arab Emirates carrier – Emirates – said on Thursday that it will resume its passenger operations between Dubai and Nigeria from December 5, 2021. The airline said it will operate to and from its Nigerian gateways with daily flights, providing travellers from Nigeria convenient access to Dubai – a popular holiday and business destination. The new move, it was learnt, is a sequel to the resolution of its row with Nigeria on suspension of flights. In a statement, the carrier said throughout the pandemic it has been updating passengers with industry-leading health and safety measures at every point of the travel journey as well as helping communities reconnect faster in facilitating economic recovery. The airline said it also been working hard to provide up to

BREAKING: Tears As 14 People Killed In Another Military Helicopter Crash

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At least 14 people have been killed when an Azerbaijani military helicopter crashed in the Caucasus country’s eastern region of Khyzy, according to the the ex-Soviet republic’s border service. “Fourteen people died and two more were wounded as a result of a state border service helicopter crash,” the border guard said in a statement, adding that 13 of the victims were military officers. Earlier officials said that “a military helicopter belonging to Azerbaijan’s state border service crashed today at Garakheybat airfield in the Khyzy region at approximately 10:40 (GMT 0640) while conducting a training flight,” the border service and prosecutor general said. “There are deaths and wounded among the crew,” the joint statement said. An investigation is underway into the accident’s causes, it

We Have Rejected 90% Of Airlines’ Applications For Expatriates, Says Nigerian Government

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The federal government says it rejected about 90 percent of the applications by airline operators for expert quotas in their business. Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation, disclosed this in his office in Abuja. According to the minister, the rejection was basically to ensure that Nigerians are prioritised for such jobs, particularly when there are qualified citizens who could deliver on the positions. Commenting on the need to preserve jobs in the sector for Nigerians, the minister said his ministry has set up a policy in conjunction with the federal ministry of interior that Nigerians who have the same competency and proficiency as foreigners will be given preference for highly-skilled jobs. In other words, if you bring an A380 aircraft, A350 or a B737 Max,

Nigerian Government Lifts Ban On Emirates Airline After 10 Months

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The Federal government says it has lifted restrictions on Emirates Airlines. The airline was suspended in Nigeria by the Federal government ten months ago following disagreements over the COVID-19 travel requirements on Nigerian passengers. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, who announced the lifting of the ban, said the airline had removed some of its traveling conditions for Nigeria. “Today, we received communications from Emirates removing some of the conditions for travelling for which we had concerns,” he said.Having done that, it is necessary to lift the ban on Emirates.This subsequent lifting of the ban is a product of lengthy negotiations between us and them.”he said

Economy Boost: NNPC Contracts Innoson Motors To Manufacture Condensed Natural Gas Cars

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), has contracted Innoson Vehicle Motors (IVM) to produce Condensed Natural Gas cars, the indigenous car manufacturer has said. The Chairman of Innoson Group, Innocent Chukwuma, also revealed that the company is ready to manufacture electric cars. Chukwuma disclosed the mega-deal with the state-owned company while commenting on the race to face out fossil fuel. The Nigerian government had unveiled plans to sponsor the conversion of one million cars to run on gas. Gas is Nigeria’s transition fuel. The NNPC Ltd, Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, had announced in December 2020 that the Ministry of Petroleum will provide the structure for the free conversion services to enable automobiles to switch from premium motor spirit to gas. Speaking to local station, Arise TV,

Tension In Nigeria Over Accumulated Debts As Uganda Set To Handover Only International Airport To China Over Toxic Debt

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Uganda risks losing its only International Airport and other government assets to China over a loan it secured in 2015. This is after the lenders in China declined to renegotiate toxic clauses in the agreement when the $207 million was given to the country to expand the Entebbe International airport On 17 November 2015, the Uganda government, represented by the finance ministry and the Civil Aviation Authority at the time, signed an agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China (Exim Bank) to borrow U$207 million at two percent upon disbursement, with a maturity period of 20 years including a seven-year grace period. It has now emerged that the deal signed with the Chinese lenders virtually means Uganda ‘surrendered’ its most prominent airport. The Uganda Civil Aviation

Good News To Flight Lovers As Nigerian Government Set To Begin National Airline Operations With Three Leased Aircrafts – Aviation Minister

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The Federal Government is to commence the operation of its national carrier project known as Nigeria Air with three leased aircraft. The national airline which is being planned to commence operations by April next year will be owned by Nigerians and foreign investors. Specifically, 46 percent stake in the airline is exclusively for Nigerians, five percent will be for the government, while 49 percent is for strategic equity partners, which were assumed to be foreign investors. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirka, said these at a briefing in Abuja while giving an update on the project, The Whistler reports. The minister explained that the airline would start operations with three wet-leased aircraft. According to him, the aircraft to be used to start operations will be leased because it would

Pandemonium: Russian Tourist Kills Himself In Airplane Toilet During Flight From Egypt

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A Russian tourist committed suicide on board a plane travelling from the Egyptian resort of Sharm El Sheikh to Samara, Russia. During takeoff, when passengers and crew took their seats and buckled themselves, 48-year-old Alexander Dokshin got up and made his way to the toilet. Flight attendants noticed the man's disappearance after about 15 minutes and went in search of him. They tried to open the toilet door, but the latch was blocked. Passengers helped the cabin crew to remove the door from the hinges and they found the man unconscious. Three medical doctors on board tried to resuscitate the man but failed. The plane then made an emergency landing at the nearest airport in Cairo and paramedics who arrived pronounced the father-of-one dead. Passengers seated near the deceased man

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