Category: Aviation

Plan Your Movement; Nigeria To Suffer 3-Day Dust Haze, Others From Jan. 1

Damilola Olonade

“Effect on flights likely as people with asthma and other respiratory issues should also be cautious of the present weather situations…” You actually want to read this NiMet’s weather forecast   The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has announced that the country is expected to experience dust haze and sunshine for the next three days, from Monday to Wednesday. Platforms Africa reports that the NiMet’s Weather Report, released on Sunday in Abuja, predicted dust hazes and sunshine for the next three days over the North and North Central regions throughout this period.…

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Ill-Fated Plane That Flew Power Minister To Ibadan Violated Rules – NSIB

Gbenga Adeoti

Here are findings by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau as more questions are being raised on why Adebayo Adelabu, a Nigerian minister who escaped death by the whiskers, blatantly denied the accident   The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that the plane crash involving Flints Aero conveying the Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu from Abuja to Ibadan, Oyo State, last month violated the permit regulation of non-commercial flight. Platforms Africa, which broke the news reported that the minister denied the plane crash, tagging it “all lies.” Meanwhile in…

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Not Us, FAAN Speaks As Ghana-Must-Go Bags’ Ban Stirs Controversy

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️Ban Is for Ethiopian Airlines, Nigerian airports authority says on X   The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has denied issuing a prohibition on the use of Ghana Must Go at the country’s airports. Reports in various media platforms on Friday, December 1, 2023, stated that FAAN placed a ban on Ghana Must Go bags. The reports stated that the ban is particularly for passengers travelling through international airports in the country. Reacting to the reports, FAAN put out a short statement on their X handle that they did…

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BREAKING: Plane Skids Off Runway At Port Harcourt Airport

Precious Ibekwe

“This is the third aviation incident in the last 14 days “   A ValueJet airline aircraft has skidded off the taxi turn after landing and clearing the runway at Port Harcourt airport. Platforms Africa reports that this happened around 3.30 p.m. local time today (Tuesday). According to Stanley Balami, a Value Jet captain who confirmed the occurrence, the aircraft had stopped on the runway and was about to execute the second turn-off when he encountered a slip due to algae on the turn-off. This rendered the plane uncontrolled on…

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Labour Orders Indefinite Shutdown Of Power Supply, Flights

Ganiyu Amodu

“All Public and Private Sector workers are to immediately down tools indefinitely.”   The Organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on Tuesday, ordered a shutdown of electricity and fuel supplies in Imo State following the brutalisation of the National President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, last week, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The Labour Centres also directed aviation workers to ensure that flights into and outside the state are suspended. This is according to one of the decisions taken at the extraordinary National…

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JUST IN: Plane With Nigerian Minister On Board Crash-Lands – NTA

Gbenga Adeoti

“I am safe, it’s all lies,” minister speaks + how his reaction plunged accident into deeper controversy     A private jet conveying Nigerian minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has reportedly crash-landed. The incident, Platforms Africa gathered, occurred at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria on Friday night. READ ALSO: Private School Proprietor Defiles 4 Year-Old Pupil, School Shut Real Reason There Is Cash Scarcity At Banks, ATMs – CBN We Deployed 830,292 Meters In 10 Years – Ikeja Electric Veteran Actor Ameachi Muonagor Begs For…

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El Salvador Slams $1,000 Tax On Travelers From Africa

Ganiyu Amodu

El Salvador has recently introduced a $1,000 fee for travelers coming from Africa, and India. El Salvador’s port authority has stipulated that travellers holding passports from India or any of the 50-plus African nations must pay this fee, with the collected funds allocated for the improvement of the country’s main international airport. The Government of President Nayib Bukele says it is working hard on modernization and expansion projects at the El Salvador International Airport, to provide a first-class service to all users and passengers who circulate through the air terminal.…

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Jalal Ahmad Arabi: 11 Facts About NAHCON Chairman

ADEOLA YUSUF

Plateau, Lagos to Abuja, Platforms Africa chronicles the life journey of Gombe-born lawyer appointed by Tinubu as NAHCON boss 11 days to his 61st birthday   President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi to serve as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance. Platforms Africa reports that the President has also directed the outgoing Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, to…

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Israel-Palestinian War: Saudi Orders 57 Muslim Nations To Meeting

Damilola Olonade

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ordered all 57 Muslim countries to an urget meeting as death tolls in Israel-Palestinian war surpassed 3,668. Platforms Africa reports that 2,329 of these figures are fatalities on the side of Palestine, according to Gaza Health ministry. READ ALSO: Day 7 of Israel-Palestinian War: What You Need To Know How Nigeria Emerged 2nd Most Prayerful Country On Earth – Study NUC, NBTE Bicker Over HND To Varsity Degree Conversation Scheme Brain, Weight, Heart Health; 5 Medical Benefits of Eating Eggs UNILORIN Don Invents Eurgical…

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Begbugs’ Photos In Paris Hotels, Trains, Charles de Gaulle Airport Hit Internet

Aoko Benjamin

Seven academic institutions shut as bedbugs ‘scourge’ worsens scare over 2024 Olympic, heightens political row in Paris   A wave of panic and disgust has spread across France as travellers have posted photos and videos purportedly showing the insects on the Paris local transport system, high-speed trains and at Charles de Gaulle airport. Already, the country has been forced to shut seven schools following growing concerns over an infestation of bedbugs, Education Minister Gabriel Attal has said. “Bedbugs were detected at various levels in… I believe 17 institutions, and currently…

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