Category: Aviation

‘Here Or There?’ 5 Ways Nationality Is Given To A Child-Born Mid-Flight

Gbenga Adeoti

Over 75 in-flight births have been documented in aviation history, making the subject of nationality for these babies a rare, complicated but significant one. The nationality of a child born in mid-flight can be complicated and depends on several factors, most notably the legislation of the nations involved. Here are ways nationality is determined for a baby born on a plane: 1. Nationality of the Parents Some countries grant nationality to the baby based on the nationalities of the parents, regardless of where the airspace the baby was born. This…

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‘No Plane? No Problem,’ 5 Countries Without Airport And How To Reach Them

ADEOLA YUSUF

These small countries, despite the absence of airports within their own borders, have been attracting travellers from all over the world. But how are people reaching these countries? Let’s find out.   1. Vatican City The Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, covering just 0.49 square kilometres in the heart of Rome, Italy. How to reach Vatican The nearest airport is Leonardo da Vinci- Fiumicino Airport (also known as Rome Fiumicino Airport), which is about 30 kilometres away from the Vatican City. Canva, City? 2. Monaco…

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Revoke Airstrip Licence Granted to Oyedepo, Others, Reps Order Aviation Ministry

Precious Ibekwe

‘$9.3 million money laundering, others,’ reasons legislators gave on why Oyedepo’s Canaanland can not have airstrip   The House of Representatives has called on the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace management to stop the issuance of airstrip licence granted to the founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, and other individuals and organisations. Platforms Africa reports that the House also directed the ministry to stop the issuance of airstrip licences to private individuals and organisations. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion moved at the…

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”Passengers, Crew Gone,’ Rivers Helicopter Crash Kills Everyone On Board – Police

Aliyu Aliyu

“Oil workers onboard as incident occurred en route OML 123 FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN,” Here is a word-for-word statement NNPCL issued on the ill-fated Helicopter   The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed dead eight persons on board of Thursday’s helicopter crash in the state. The Ill-fated helicopter left Nigerian Air Force Base in Port Harcourt, traveling to Nuim Antan OML123 fields with two crew members and six passengers when it reportedly ditched into the ocean near Antan Producing Limited’s Mimbo platform and Floating Production and Offloading (FPSO). Public Relations…

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5 African Countries Where Snows Fall

Abibat Babalola

  “A challenge to the narrow perceptions many hold about Africa.”   The belief that Africa is a continent of dry seasons is just a misconception as there are countries in Africa where snows are no surprises. These countries, located at higher altitudes or further from the equator, show that Africa’s geographical diversity also extends to its climate. 10 Africans Who Are Richer Than Many Countries In The Continent 421 TV, Radio Stations In 16 African Countries Are Being Tracked Team Lead Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, Delivers Olabisi Onabanjo Varsity’s…

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The $20M Fraud Case In US That Landed Air Peace CEO In Fresh Trouble

Precious Ibekwe

US authorities charged the owner of Nigeria’s largest airline with obstruction of justice in a $20 million fraud case. The charge updates an indictment from five years ago in which he and an alleged accomplice were charged with bank fraud and money laundering. The US Department of Justice said Allen Onyema, founder and chief executive of Air Peace, faces the new charge of obstruction “for submitting false documents” to the US government. Onyema, 61, allegedly submitted the documents in a bid to end the investigation that led to the bank…

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IT’S OFFICIAL: Earth Now Has Two Moons

ADEOLA YUSUF

    ‘Intriguing,’ You actually want to read some insights shared by astronomers at the Complutense University of Madrid. and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) about these celestial visitors.       Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably heard somewhere that Earth was going to get a second moon. Well, we can now confirm that Earth now officially has two moons after capturing asteroid 2024 PT5. On Sunday, September 29, our planet captured the tiny asteroid named 2024 PT5, turning it into a temporary mini-moon. This intriguing…

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How Ogun State, Chinese Firm’s Deals Led To Presidential Jets’ Seizure

ADEOLA YUSUF

▪️ Roles ex-govs Daniel, Amosun played in business transactions with firm they now tagged as scammer   Two former governors of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun and Gbenga Daniel, have given details of how the business rift between the state and a Chinese Firm led to the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets in France. The duo also vowed to support Federal Government’s efforts to recover the national assets seized by a French court. A Chinese firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company Limited, had got judgment from the court, which led…

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‘Atlas Petroleum Versus Arik Air,’ Nigeria Lifts Supension On Arik, Gives Reasons

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government has lifted the suspension on the operations of Arik Air. Michael Achimugu, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), announced the development in a post on social media Thursday. This comes more than a week after the airline’s planes were grounded over a dispute between Atlas Petroleum and Arik Air. However, Achimugu said the conflict has been resolved. READ ALSO: ‘Marginal Field, Others,’ SPE Highlights 47 Years’ Feats, Unveils 5 Years’ Communiques Legendary Defender Pepe Retires At Age 41…

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Nigerian Passenger Plane Loses 6 Tyres During Take Off

Abibat Babalola

A max airline aircraft lost six tyres while attempting to take off from the Yola Airport in Adamawa on Sunday evening. The airline’s Director of Public and Consumer Protection Bimbo Oladeji said the aircraft was carrying 119 passengers and six crew members, CHANNELS TV reports. This evening, Max Air’s flight NGL1649, a Boeing 737 with registration 5N-ADB, carrying 119 passengers and six crew members, was cleared for takeoff from Yola Airport en route to Abuja,” she said in a statement late Sunday. During the takeoff roll, a loud bang was…

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