Lufthansa flight flew without a Pilot for 10 minutes after copilot fainted – Report finds
A Lufthansa flight with 205 people on board flew on autopilot for 10 minutes after the copilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit. This was revealed in a report from Spain’s air accident investigation team. The incident happened on February 17, 2024, during a flight from Frankfurt, Germany, to Seville, Spain. The captain […]
Investigators blame helicopter crash which killed Herbert Wigwe on ‘pilot spatial disorientation and company’s negligence’
A final report from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed the main reasons behind the helicopter crash that killed Nigerian businessman Herbert Wigwe, his wife Doreen, their son Chizi, and family friend Abimbola Ogunbanjo. According to the report, the crash was caused by the pilot’s poor judgment in bad weather and the […]
India-Pakistan: Asian airlines re-route, cancel flights
In response to growing tensions between India and Pakistan, some airlines in Asia have adjusted or canceled their flights to and from Europe. These changes come after a major conflict broke out between the two countries on Wednesday. India launched an attack on Pakistan on Wednesday, and in retaliation, Pakistan claimed it shot down five […]
Female passenger strips n@ked, poops on plane seat during flight (photos)
A Southwest Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Chicago turned into a nightmare after a female passenger stripped naked and defecated on her seat during the journey. According to the airline, the shocking event happened on Flight 418 and led to the police and medical teams being called in to handle the situation. Because of the […]
All passengers dead as aircraft plunges into sea in Thailand
A small police plane has crashed into the sea in Thailand, killing all six people on board. The crash happened around 8:25 AM on Friday, April 25, near Hua Hin Airport, close to the coast of Cha-am in southwest Thailand. All six people were police officers, including the pilot. They were on a test flight […]
Taxi Driver Discovers $100k In His Back Seat, Turns to Radio Station to Locate Owner
A Nigerian taxi driver has been praised for his honesty after he returned $100,000 that a passenger accidentally left in his car. According to a viral TikTok video, the driver noticed the huge amount of money in his back seat after dropping off a passenger. Instead of keeping it, he decided to go to a […]
Uber, Bolt, inDrive workers plan protest May 1
On May 1, workers from Uber, Bolt, inDrive, and other app-based transport companies in Lagos, Nigeria, will be protesting. The protest is organized by the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) to highlight issues like low wages, unsafe working conditions, and unfair treatment by these companies. The workers will stay off the apps […]
Air Peace Suspends Operations At Enugu Airport
Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s biggest airlines, has stopped flying to Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for now. The airline says the decision was made because of safety concerns about the airport’s runway. In a statement released by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, Air Peace explained that the condition of the […]
NIDCOM Boss, Abike Dabiri Asks Cape Verde To Release Detained Nigerian Tourists
Six Nigerian tourists are reportedly held in poor conditions at an immigration deportation center in Cape Verde, without access to legal or consular help, raising serious concerns. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on Cape Verdean authorities to release six Nigerian tourists detained at an immigration facility. According to a statement issued on […]
Visa overstayers in Nigeria to risk $15 daily fine and lifetime ban from August
The Nigerian government is making big changes to how it handles foreign visitors who stay too long on their visas. Starting in May 2025, anyone who overstays will be charged a $15 fine for each day they stay extra. But the real enforcement will begin in August 2025, after a three-month grace period. During this […]