EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has met with Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State. In a post via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, Keyamo said he met with the Akwa Ibom governor in his office on Friday, November 24. The minister said … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo said he would rather sack chief executives of the aviation agencies under his ministry than lose his own job. Keyamo spoke in Lagos at the one-day stakeholders’ meeting, the first to be held since he assumed office. It would be recalled that the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has disclosed that talks were at an advance stage between Nigeria and the United States of America on the resumption of direct flights from Houston. Keyamo, in a statement by his Special Assistant, Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, also said efforts … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has reveals plan to order airline operators to start paying compensation to passengers for delayed and cancelled flights, except those caused by natural occurrences. This was disclosed by the Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, during a meeting with … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu yesterday, directed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to create a platform for quarterly reconciliatory meetings with foreign airlines to address the backlog of trapped funds in excess of $600 million. This came as leading aircraft manufacturer, Airbus Industrie, on the sidelines of the summit, predicted that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has unveiled three roadmaps for the development of the country’s aviation industry. The three roadmaps mentioned by Keyamo are the development of aerotropolises, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities, and aircraft leasing companies. Editors Pick NLC Threatens Indefinite Strike Over Fuel … 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 the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has provided clarification regarding his decision to suspend the Nigeria Air project and airport concession. The minister explained that he made this choice based on concerns raised by members of the public and government agencies. While conducting an inspection of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has promised to justify his ministerial appointment by ensuring the airports are safe, secured, profitable and comfortable for air travellers, airport users and business owners. The Minister made this known while on inspection visits to various airports across the country last … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced that the Muritala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) will be shut down temporarily starting from October 1, 2023. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced this on Thursday, directing all international airlines to vacate the airport premises to give room for total maintenance … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his counterpart in the Aviation and Aerospace Development Ministry, Festus Keyamo, have met with the people of Jiwa community in Abuja. After the meeting, which was also attended by officials of both ministries and representatives of their agencies, Wike announced … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Festus Keyamo, immediate past minister of state for labour and employment, tweeted the lyrics of a popular gospel tune in celebration, after news broke that he is well on his way to becoming a federal minister for the second time of asking. On Friday, President Bola Tinubu sent a letter … Read more
Former Minister Festus Keyamo debunks rumors of legal action against President Bola Tinubu’s administration over Service Chiefs’ appointment. He clarifies that reports on social media are the work of mischief-makers. Keyamo praises Federal Government for complying with the past legal ruling on National Assembly approval for Service Chiefs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former … Read more
Atiku’s aide mocks Keyamo following the defeat he suffered at the Federal High Court Says Kayamo’s law degree is useless Recall Keyamo had filed a petition to EFCC, CCB, and others to arrest Atiku over a bogus allegation Eko Hot Blog reports that the immediate past Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a surprising statement, Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has alleged that a state of confusion has arisen among those planning to disrupt the upcoming swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Bola Tinubu. Keyamo further claimed that these individuals were engaging in public quarrels, causing disruptions … Read more
The EFCC has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a case brought by Festus Keyamo against Atiku, while the ICPC also wants the court to ignore Keyamo’s suit. Keyamo filed the suit seeking an order for the EFCC, ICPC, and CCB to investigate and prosecute Abubakar. The case was based on claims … Read more
Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has accused the NLC of attempting to hijack the judiciary. He says the NLC’s plan to create a “hall of shame” for judges that compromise election tribunals is an attempt to intimidate and threaten the judiciary. According to Keyamo, the only constitutional watchdog over the judiciary … Read more
The feud between Festus Keyamo and Phrank Shaibu continues. This time, it is the Minister of State for Labour and Employment responding to Atiku’s media aide concerning calls for the National Assembly to make public its report on the N52bn spent on 774 local government areas. Keyamo responds that has declared his assets and asked … Read more
Festus Keyamo has declined to comment on the possibility of Bola Tinubu appointing non-party members to his cabinet. Keyamo stated that it is Tinubu’s prerogative to decide who he would appoint and whether or not they are members of the party. He added that he cannot engage in conjecture at this time. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
By Praise Ben From the crowded streets of Lagos to the remote villages of the north, the Obidient movement has captured the hearts and minds of a nation hungry for change. Driven by a deep desire to build a better Nigeria, the movement has harnessed the energy and passion of grassroots activists, young and old, … Read more