FG Reinstates Emirates Airlines’ Flight Schedule

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…the Federal Government had reduced emirates airlines entry into Nigeria to once a week through Abuja airport  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has reinstated Emirates’ winter flight schedule to Nigeria following the offering of daily slots to Air Peace at the Dubai Airports, DXB. This is contained in a letter to the … Read more

Pantami Flies Family Out to Dubai on Vacation Amid Nigeria–UAE Diplomatic Row

Pantami NIN Slip Pantami Announces When FG Will Deploy 5G Network

In the midst of the Nigeria–UAE diplomatic row, Buhari’s Minister, Pantami, flies his wife and children on Emirates’ flight to Dubai for a vacation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, flew his wife and children to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on the contentious Emirates Airline on … Read more

Emirates Airlines Suspends All Flights To Nigeria

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It said the action will take effect from Sunday EKO HOT BLOG reports that Emirates Airlines has suspended all its flights to Nigeria Indefinitely. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had earlier withdrawn the approval of 21 weekly flights to Nigeria, comprising 14 to Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and seven to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, … Read more

Buhari Arrives in Dubai for Expo 2020

Buhari arrives in Dubai for Expo 2020 EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in the United Arab Emirates where he will grace the Expo 2020 Dubai. This was announced by presidential aide, Buhari Sallau on social media on Thursday. EXPO 2020 Dubai, themed ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,’ creates the environment … Read more

BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Former Deputy Senate President Ekweremadu

Ekweremadu, EFCC, ‘The Nation’s Security Has Collapsed’- Ekweremadu

EFCC has arrested former Deputy Senate President Ekweremadu. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has interrogated the former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, for alleged fraud and failing to explain how he came to own 22 properties in Nigeria, the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)   According to … Read more

BREAKING: Emirates Extends Suspension Of Nigerian Flights

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Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of Nigerian flights. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of flights from Lagos and Abuja Airports to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) till September 5, 2021. The Dubai-based carrier had earlier announced that it would suspend flights from Nigeria to Dubai till August 28. Emirates … Read more

BREAKING: UAE Lifts Ban On Nigerian Flights

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its travel ban on Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will on Thursday lift a ban on transit flights from Nigeria. The latest development was disclosed via a post on the Twitter handle of the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) on … Read more

$1.1m Fraud: Alleged Conversation Between Hushpuppi And Abba Kyari Exposed

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A US Court document has revealed the conversation between Abba Kyari and Hushpuppi over bribery and the arrest of Chibuzor Vincent following a dispute over  $1.1 million fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a US Court document has revealed the conversation between the Deputy Commissioner of Police and leader of the Inspector-General of Police’s Intelligence Response … Read more

Why UAE Banned Nigerian Flights

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UAE has explained the reason behind the suspension of Nigerian flights to Dubai. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has replied to the Federal Government of Nigeria over the reason it suspended flights to Dubai in the past four months. It would be recalled that the … Read more

BREAKING: UAE Makes U-Turn, Places Ban On Nigerian Flights

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“In line with government directives, passenger flights to and from Nigeria (Lagos and Abuja) are suspended with effect from 21 June 2021 until further notice.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has again announced an indefinite suspension of flights from Nigeria to Dubai. The latest development is coming barely 48 hours … Read more

How 35 Former, Serving Governors Used Properties Acquisition In Dubai, UK To Launder N152bn

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Nigerian PEPs have also been using proxies, families, shell companies and links to trade-based money laundering. New document and paper trails have shown how top government officials in Nigeria used questionable and illegal cash flow in real estate to siphon and launder the country’s public funds. According to document by chattam house, the unscrupulous elements … Read more

UAE Govt Bans Flight From Nigeria To Dubai

How 35 Former, Serving Governors Used Properties Acquisition In Dubai, UK To Launder N152bn

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended airlifting of persons from Nigeria to Dubai, Nigeria owned carrier, Air Peace, has disclosed. Air Peace announced the development in a statement by its Spokesperson, Stanley Olisa, on Thursday. According to the airline company, the decision of the middle east nation was part of its efforts to curb … Read more

Transform Lagos To Dubai, Sanwo-Olu Tells Cabinet Members

23 September, 2020 Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has tasked his cabinet make Lagos a Dubai in Nigeria. The governor disclosed this at the end of a Two-Day Performance Review Retreat organized for the cabinet members. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has asked cabinet members and heads of agencies to deploy their physical and … Read more