EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Airport Authority of Nigerian (FAAN) has explained why it moved its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos. This online media platform reports that the federal airport authority had declared earlier on Thursday that it would relocate its headquarters to Lagos. The announcement, however, sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the six Managing Directors and Directors-General of parastatals in the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale. EDITOR’S PICKS Top Plateau APC Chieftains Jostle For Lalong Ministerial Post LASG Serves … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has denied claims that it banned the use of Ghana Must Go’ bags by travelers at airports in the country. Some media outlets (Not Ekohotblog) had reported that FAAN banned the use of the bag citing a circular, titled, ‘Re: Prohibition of Usage … 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 passengers and staff at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja have been urged to resort to alternative transportation means as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced the suspension of Airport Taxi Services at the airport. The announcement is contained in a statement issued on Thursday (today) by … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is as perplexed as the public after reports emerged that runway lights were stolen at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos State. Suspected thieves reportedly carted away the recently installed airfield ground lighting systems at the domestic runway (18L/36R) of the … Read more
A tragedy was averted at the Lagos airport on Wednesday. A plane carrying passengers skidded off the runway. However, passengers were evacuated unhurt. Eko Hot Blog reports that an aircraft belonging to United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) on Wednesday veered off of the 18 Left runway of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos. However, there was no … Read more
A spate of building collapses in recent weeks has put the Lagos government on edge. The government has been forced into a spree of demolishing illegal buildings. It said affected buildings violated the state’s building codes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has pulled down 13 illegal buildings in … Read more
Gridlock as aviation workers embarked on a nationwide protest EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aviation workers have embarked on a peaceful protest in all airports across the country over an “obnoxious” legislation seeking to prevent trade unions in the sector from demonstrations. The protest, which commenced on Monday morning led to heavy gridlock … Read more
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A top source said that the dead body could not have been that of an airport official because no worker would be wandering around the highly restricted area It was learnt that identifying the body would require some forensic analysis as it could not be easily identified EDITOR’S PICK Accountant General Suspended Over Alleged ₦80bn … Read more
During the temporary shutdown of the runway, international flights were prevented from landing and taking off from the airport’s international terminal Airport officials said the corpse was suddenly found on Runway 18R during a routine runway inspection by FAAN personnel EDITOR’S PICK Accountant General Suspended Over Alleged ₦80bn Fraud EFCC Arrests Former NDDC MD Ekere … Read more
There was confusion at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja airport, following the death of a Lagos-Bound Passenger at the domestic wing of the airport …She was said to have slumped as a result of high blood pressure EDITOR PICK BREAKING: IPOB Places Bounty On Fake ESN, Reveals Gunmen Sponsors In South East APC Ticket: … Read more
FAAN said the outage was a result of Friday’s rain, which came with very fierce winds and storms Ivbaze said the natural occurrence affected one of the feeders and consequently resulted in the temporary disruption of power supply EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has apologized to passengers and … Read more
Following the allegations, the FAAN Aviation security officers were however commissioned to investigate the accusations Acting General Manager, Faithful Hope-Ivbaze, the accusations were true and officers involved were identified with the help of CCTV footage EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the reports that some immigration officers … Read more
The ongoing Lagos Airport International terminal construction at the MMIA would likey be operational before the end of March 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN) Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, has revealed that the ongoing terminal construction at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, built … Read more
…of the total arrested, 59 were handed over to the airport police command in Abuja for prosecution while 30 were handed over to the police force in Lagos… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it arrested over 90 touts carrying out nefarious activities at the Murtala Muhammed International … Read more
Findings revealed that after fixing the vehicle, the auto technician decided to carry out a test drive on the runway… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a major air mishap was averted at the Lagos airport on Wednesday as a Max Air jet, which landed on runway 18L, almost rammed into a malfunctioning car that was … Read more
“The airport was not targeted, and is not under any attack whatsoever” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has debunked reports that an explosion rocked the Maiduguri airport in Borno State. The General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Henrietta Yakubu, in a statement on Saturday said the information was false as … Read more