NDLEA Says 74 wraps of heroin and cocaine was ingested Suspect Chose MMIA rather than Abuja Airport to bypass Security check The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 48-year-old businessman Orizu Ifeanyi Arthur for attempting to smuggle 74 wraps of heroin and cocaine onboard an Air France flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N8.73 billion on airport power infrastructure in 2024, according to a report by BudgIT. The expenditure aimed to ensure a consistent electricity supply at the new international terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This expenditure was highlighted in a report by BudgIT’s GovSpend Wednesday. According to … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N8.73 billion on airport power infrastructure in 2024, according to BudgIT’s report. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Orders Major Shake-Up, Deploys New AIG to Lagos FCID Annex … Read more
An Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT veered off Runway 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, leading to a temporary closure of the airport. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the incident, which occurred at 10:05 a.m., and stated that five individuals were … Read more
Passengers were left in panic on Monday when the windshield of an Air Peace Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft reportedly cracked upon landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident, which occurred as the plane touched down, caused concern among passengers and aviation staff. Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore was … Read more
The Abuja Light Rail system has successfully transported more than 250,000 passengers within just over 100 days of commercial passenger operations. Developed and operated by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the rail system comprises two lines spanning a total of 45 kilometers. John Zhao, a CCECC official in Nigeria, shared the update in … Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has deported 400 Nigerians. According to a report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the deportees include 90 females and 310 males. The deported individuals were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja by various federal agencies, including the Office of the National Security Adviser, the National Commission … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has returned the passport of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), following his recent detention. Ajaero’s passport and phones were initially confiscated during his arrest at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday. He was en route to the United Kingdom to attend a Trade … Read more
Former Senate President Joseph Wayas’ remains arrive in Nigeria for burial, nearly three years after his death in London, surprising many who believed he had been buried abroad. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of the late former Senate President Joseph Wayas have arrived in Nigeria for burial, exactly two years and nine months after his … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, has departed Nigeria for a business trip to Europe, as announced by his media adviser. Eko Hot Blog reports that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, has departed Nigeria for a business trip to Europe. This information was disclosed on Wednesday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has banned protocol officers of government agencies from facilitating trips by their Principals and Officials at airports across the country. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, during her maiden interactive session with the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted the suspension on all foreign leased aircraft in the United Nigeria Airlines fleet. This news medium had previously reported that the NCAA suspended the airlines after one of it’s aircraft mistakenly landed passengers at the Asaba International Airport instead of its intended … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced N825.819 billion naira as compensation for indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja to pave the way for the construction of the 4.2km second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed the development, after a negotiation meeting … 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
President Buhari has returned to Abuja after UK trip. Buhari had left Nigeria on May 3 for the UK to participate in the coronation ceremony of King Charles III. The President’s aircraft touched down at 4:45 pm on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that after an additional week in the United Kingdom, where he had … Read more
125 Nigerians escaping conflict in Sudan have landed safely at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The group arrived on a Tarco B737-300 aircraft from Port Sudan, bringing the total count of Nigerians evacuated from Sudan to 2,371. Immigration officials and representatives from NEMA and the National Commission for Refugees assisted the returnees upon their … Read more
Airline operators assure the Nigerian public in response to an airplane tyre burst at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. A Max Air flight experienced an emergency landing and suffered a burst tyre at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday. Allen Onyema, Vice President of the AON and Chairman of Air Peace, underscored … Read more
The first set of Nigerians escaping the war in Sudan has arrived in Abuja. They off from Aswan, Egypt at about 4 pm in the afternoon. They landed at the Federal Capital Territory at about 11:40 pm on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the first batch of Nigerians fleeing the ongoing war in Sudan … Read more
President Buhari Returns To Abuja After UNGA77 EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after attending the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The President, who touched down in the early hours of Monday, was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport by the Minister of … Read more
NDLEA operatives have arrested a Brazilian returnee ‘who excreted 92 wraps of cocaine’ in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA have arrested a Brazilian returnee and father of two, Okolie Paulinus Nwabueze at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja for importing Ninety Two (92) … Read more