Ekohotblog reports that Prominent APC chieftain in Epe Local Government, Hon. Fariu Arebi, has urged the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Rep. Wale Raji, and other influential leaders to take decisive action on the lingering energy crisis in the Epe Division. Hon. Arebi, … Read more
On Thursday, the Kwara State Ministry of Environment uncovered an illegal dump site near the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, where commercial waste collectors and local residents have been unlawfully disposing of their refuse, violating state environmental laws. The ministry also apprehended Inspector Adamu Usman, a police officer stationed at the airport, for … Read more
An airport worker falls out of an Airbus A320 in Indonesia. A video of the incident shows staff breaking safety rules by removing the airstairs with the door open. The airline, TransNusa, has reportedly opened an investigation into the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that a video has shown the frightening moment an airport worker … Read more
A drug mule recently choked on ingested cocaine at the Lagos airport. Consequently, the India-bound passenger vomited and excreted the drugs. The NDLEA executed other arrests and seizure of illicit drugs in other parts of Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Delhi, India-bound … Read more
NDLEA operatives have arrested drug mules in various parts of Nigeria this past week. One drug mule was caught trying to transport cannabis to Qatar through the Lagos airport. The drug control agency also seized a consignment hidden in noodles packs going to Bayelsa creeks. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug … Read more
KFC is in the eye of the storm for telling Debola Daniel that no wheelchair is allowed at its restaurant. The customer, a son of a former Ogun governor, accused the restaurant of denying him entry in Lagos. KFC risks a fine of N1 million based on the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that “Max Air’s constant flight delays are unacceptable,” voices frustrated passengers at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) following the unexpected hold-up of flight VM1645 bound for Lagos. Editor’s pick: President Tinubu’s Qatar Visit Set In Stone Despite Doubt – Foreign Affairs Minister Opens Up Edo State Lights Up With Celebration … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has unveiled the first-ever hotel at the main building of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, unveiled the hotel, called Sami Court, on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: Gov Fubara Rewards Nwabali With N20 Million, State Honour FG Tightens … Read more
Travellers at the Lagos International Airport were left stranded for a few minutes on Saturday. The situation arose as a result of a sudden blackout that crashed operations for a few minutes. Some of the travellers knocked the apparent poor management of the airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria … Read more
Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State is looking to invest in airline operations. He revealed the plan as Lekki airport, a state government project, is set to begin construction. The governor made the revelation at a town hall meeting where he listed his scorecard. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State has mulled the idea of establishing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there was a mild drama at the Asaba Airport, Delta State, on Sunday as air passengers who departed Lagos State for Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), were flown to a different location. A former governorship candidate in Kano State, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, better known as Dawisu, made the disclosure … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the passengers travelling through the new Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) airport terminal in the last few days have experienced severe delays. According to a report by BusinessDay, the uncontrolled crowd, the confused passengers, the luggage littered around the airport terminal and the unusual flight delays and cancellations due to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of skunk concealed in tins of tomato paste and methamphetamine hidden in used clothes, meant for export to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a United Nigeria Airlines aircraft on Friday evening skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos. The aircraft with registration number 5NBWY, skidded off at about 6:48 pm while trying to land under a very high rainfall. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, Back Supreme Court … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has redirected flight operations and processing of passengers to Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State. Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, announced the development in a statement on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Well-Deserved Victory’ — … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Passengers and staff were left terrified following a fire breakout at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The inferno started in some parts of the number one gateway airport while staff were going about their daily routine with passengers on standby. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted various quantities of ephedrine, skunk and nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas concealed in semovita packs and dry pepper being shipped to South Africa and Kenya through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos State. The NDLEA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has handed over 21 suspected touts and scavengers arrested at the premises of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos State, to the police. In a statement on Sunday, FAAN’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, said the arrest was made as part of the efforts … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a suspected notorious drug kingpin who specialises in sponsoring young Nigerians to traffick Class A drugs to Europe especially Italy, met his waterloo on Friday as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) stormed his hotel room in the Okota area of Lagos State. The NLDEA spokesperson, Femi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a cable thief, on Friday, met his waterloo after attempting to steal underground armoured cable belonging to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos State. Guards of the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) who were on duty at the HQ NADC gate caught … Read more