NAF has issued a statement saying 7 people died in the crash involving its aircraft on Sunday. A source gave the list below though not up to 7. See NAF statement AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT This is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after… Continue reading List of Officers on Board NAF Aircraft that Crashed in Abuja_Ada Nkong
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6 Feared Dead in Abuja Plane Crash _Ada Nkong
Reports reaching us say an aircraft has crash landed soon after taking off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport in Abuja. According to our source the aircraft experienced engine failure soon after take off. All six passengers are feared dead though the fire service was alerted and made efforts to put out the fire. A source… Continue reading 6 Feared Dead in Abuja Plane Crash _Ada Nkong
FG Names Idu Train Station After UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed _Ada Nkong
The Federal government has named the Idu train station and Abuja Light rail after the UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed. A statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe ,Director Press Ministry of transportation says, this has received the concurrence of the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaech and the Minister of the FCT administration Mohammed Bello. The… Continue reading FG Names Idu Train Station After UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed _Ada Nkong
President Buhari Performs Ground Breaking of $ 1.96 Billion Kano-Maradi Rail Project_Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday performed the ground breaking ceremony of the Kano-Maradi rail project. A statement by Mr Eric Ejiekwe says the President in a virtual ceremony,performed the ground breaking which was attended by the Minister of Transportation, Niger Republic, Sadu Saidu, the Governor of Jigawa, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar… Continue reading President Buhari Performs Ground Breaking of $ 1.96 Billion Kano-Maradi Rail Project_Ada Nkong
Minister of Aviation Tasks Aviators to Adapt to Covid Operations
As the world continues to graple with the covid-19 pandemic and its challenges,Minister of aviation ,Senator Hadi Sirika has urged aviation stakeholders to tighten their belts and device means by which the sector will adapt and operate efficiently with COVID 19 pandemic, inferring that COVID 19 might linger for a while. A statement by Mr… Continue reading Minister of Aviation Tasks Aviators to Adapt to Covid Operations
Ehingbeti: Buhari,Mo Ibrahim, Okonjo Iweala to Speak at Lagos Economic Summit_Ada Ogar
Ehingbeti, the Lagos Economic Summit scheduled to hold from next Tuesday to Thursday, is living-up to its repute as Africa’s most practical and result-oriented private sector-led forum for socio-economic and infrastructural development, with the quality of speakers confirmed to discuss at the virtual summit. Themed ‘For a Greater Lagos: Setting The Tone For The Next… Continue reading Ehingbeti: Buhari,Mo Ibrahim, Okonjo Iweala to Speak at Lagos Economic Summit_Ada Ogar
FG to Resuscitate Airstrips in the Country_Ada Nkong
As part of efforts to tackle insecurity and boost commercial activities, the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has reiterated Federal Government's commitment to resuscitate and ensure functional airstrips all over the country. A statement signed by Sani Datti says Sirika stated this when a delegation sent by Emir of Hadejia and led by a… Continue reading FG to Resuscitate Airstrips in the Country_Ada Nkong
Association of Passenger Rights and Welfare Advocates Better Treatment of Passengers_Ada Nkong
In a bid to ensure the rights of passengers to access safe transport services as well as assistance in case of accidents are protected, the association for rights and welfare of passengers converged in Abuja for its fifth annual general meeting. The AGM which was well attended by officials of the association for passenger rights… Continue reading Association of Passenger Rights and Welfare Advocates Better Treatment of Passengers_Ada Nkong
FG Launches E-Ticketing for Abuja-Kaduna Rail Services_Ada Nkong
In a bid to put an end to racketeering and serve customers better, the Federal Government has launched e- ticketing on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor. The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Ameachi, who spoke at the virtual launch of the e- ticketing online solution in his office in Abuja said the automation of ticket… Continue reading FG Launches E-Ticketing for Abuja-Kaduna Rail Services_Ada Nkong
