The United Kingdom government has explained the reasons behind the denial of landing slots at Heathrow Airport for Nigerian flag carrier Air Peace. This explanation was provided in a letter from the UK’s Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in response to a diplomatic … Read more
A Nigerian nurse working in the United Kingdom, Ruth Auta, has been sentenced to three years in prison for neglecting her ten-week-old baby, Joshua Akerele, who died while she was at work, according to a report by the Daily Mail. The 28-year-old single mother reportedly left Joshua alone in her nurse’s accommodation for eight hours … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has said the Federal Government is in full support of Air Peace operations from Nigeria to London. He stated this while applauding Gatwick Airport in London for welcoming Air Peace. Recall that Air Peace, Nigeria’s carrier, commenced its flight service to … Read more
– 327 Nigerians to arrive home today from the UK – NIDCOM disclosed this on its Twitter page on Sunday – Since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travels across the world, thousands of Nigerians have been evacuated back home No fewer than 327 Nigerians who are stranded in the United Kingdom are expected to return home … Read more