Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, his daughter, and two others have been granted ₦100 bail each with two sureties by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sirika and others are being tried for an alleged fraud of ₦2.7 billion. According to the court, the sureties must have landed … Read more
EFCC Intensifies Corruption Probe Into Buhari’s Ex-Ministers. Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika summoned for alleged contract fraud. Government emphasizes zero tolerance for corruption, with officials facing trial if they refuse plea bargaining. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to investigate and prosecute … Read more
Aviation Ministry Sacked Heads Summoned By EFCC Over Alleged Money Launderin Letters of invitation are prepared for officials to explain their roles in fraudulent activities. Tinubu sacked heads of aviation agencies in December 2023, including FAAN, NAMA, NSIB, NiMET, and NCAT. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is planning … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, in connection with an ongoing investigation related to money laundering amounting to N8,069,176,864.00. The accused ex-Minister of Aviation appeared at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory Command around 1:00 pm on Tuesday. Sirika is presently … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its investigations into serious fraud allegations involving top officials from President Muhammadu Buhari’s former administration. Key figures under scrutiny include Hadi Sirika, former Minister of Aviation; Abubakar Malami, former Justice Minister and Attorney-General; and Sadiya Umar-Farouq, who served as Minister of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has frozen an account belonging to Abubakar Ahmad Sirika, brother of immediate-past minister Hadi Sirika, over an alleged N8.06 billion contract fraud in the Federal Ministry of Aviation. According to The Nation, the anti-graft agency made this known after the arrest of Abubakar Sirika … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives has summoned the former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, to discuss the current state of the Nigeria Air project. Sirika is expected to clarify various issues surrounding the long-awaited national carrier initiative. Editor’s Pick FG Reveals Transport Companies, Routes For Tinubu’s 50% Transport Fare Reduction [PHOTOS] Ohanaeze … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly extended invitations to eight former ministers who served under the previous administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. This online news platform reports that these former ministers have been called in for questioning regarding allegations of corruption. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, June 16th, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika. This online news platform understands that Hadi Sirika is being summoned to face questioning over the Nigeria Air Scandal currently rocking the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, June 15th, 2023 DSS Invites Suspended … Read more
An aircraft in Nigeria Air colors is scheduled to land at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja later today. However, the timing of its launch and how it entered the country without an Air Operating Certificate (AOC) have raised concerns among experts and stakeholders. President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration ends soon, and critics question whether this is … Read more
Last year, the Federal Government chose the preferred bidders of the concession of some airports in the country. The international airport in Lagos State was one of the concerned airports. However, the reserved bidder alleged that the preferred bidder breached the procedures for the process. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court in … Read more
The FEC approved the fund at its meeting on Wednesday. The fund is expected to kick-start the local assembly of training aircraft in Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation broke the news of the new funding. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N2.29bn for the assembling of Hungarian Magnus light … Read more
Emirates Airlines Suspends All Nigerian Flights Over Trapped $85m EKO HOT BLOG reports that Emirates Airlines has announced the suspension of its flights from Nigeria with effect from September 1, 2022. The decision was due to the inability of the airline to repatriate its funds from Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK Blackout As Labour Unions … Read more
Nigeria had barred Emirates flights over discriminatory policy on Nigerians as regards to COVID-19 protocols by the UAE EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has lifted the ban imposed on Emirates Airline. Minister of Aviation, Senator. Hadi Sirika, said the ban was lifted after “painstaking negotiations” with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Emirate’s … Read more
…the Federal Government will, in line with current reforms double down on such debtors like the Bi-Courtney which owes 13 billion naira. The Federal Government has raised concerns over a 37 billion naira debt owed by airlines. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika told a media conference on Thursday that the airline debt owed agencies … Read more
“in cases of domestic flight delays beyond one hour, airlines should provide refreshment and one telephone call or SMS, or an e-mail to its passengers. The federal government has directed airline operators in the country to refund the full cost of airfares to passengers after a two-hour delay. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, made this … Read more
President Buhari has approved the establishment of a new university in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of an African University of Aerospace and Aviation. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, who made this known on Friday, disclosed that the university will be located in Abuja. Earlier, … Read more
Sirika accused the UAE of discriminatory protocols, adding that Emirates and other airlines, including KLM, gave conditions unacceptable to Nigeria. The Federal Government has disclosed reasons the United Arab Emirates (UAE) banned flights from Nigeria to Dubai. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, disclosed this on Monday while briefing the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 … Read more
The Federal Government has on Monday approved the reopening of Osubi airport in Warri, Delta State for daylight operations. Osubi airport was closed in February 2020, following controversy involving aviation service providers. The Federal Government has on Monday approved the reopening of Osubi airport in Warri, Delta State for daylight operations. The minister of aviation, … Read more
Ibrahim Idris, the Chief of Staff to the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, is dead. Idris died on Sunday night, the Federal Ministry of Aviation announced on Monday morning. The ministry tweeted, “Innalillahi Wa inna ilahi Rajuun, with total submission to the will of Allah, we announce the death of Dr. Ibrahim Idris Chief of … Read more