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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Construction Reaches Lagos-Ogun Boundary 

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is a landmark project aimed at improving transportation and boosting economic activities across Nigeria’s coastal states. Stretching 700 kilometers, this highway will begin at Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island, Lagos, and extend to Calabar in Cross River State. This ambitious project will connect eight states along Nigeria’s coastline: Lagos, Ogun, […]

Two Bodies Found In Landing Gear Of JetBlue Plane At Florida Airport

Authorities made a tragic discovery at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday night. Two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft during a routine inspection after the flight. The plane had arrived at Fort Lauderdale around 11 p.m., coming from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The bodies […]

Air Peace Chairman Accepts FG Sanctions, Pledges Compliance

Lagos, Nigeria – Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema, has accepted sanctions from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) after his airline was found to have violated consumer protection regulations. He acknowledged the errors made by his staff and vowed to ensure better compliance with aviation rules in the future. The NCAA recently announced penalties against […]

Air Peace Denies Rumored Plane Crash In Western Sahara

Air Peace Airlines has dismissed rumors circulating on social media about a plane crash involving one of its aircraft in the Western Sahara. The airline called the claims completely false and harmful to its reputation. In a statement released by Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, Air Peace’s Head of Corporate Communications, the airline made it clear that […]

Drama As Two Women Clash On Plane Over Overhead Locker

Air travel can be stressful, and tensions flared on a recent flight when two women got into a heated argument over an overhead locker. According to an eyewitness account, the incident began when a woman wearing yellow arrived late. She started removing items from the overhead compartment, insisting it belonged to her because it was […]

Lagos To Receive New Rolling Stock For Red & Blue Line Train In 2025 

The Lagos State government is taking significant steps to improve public transportation. By 2025, new trains will be added to the Red and Blue Line corridors, enhancing train services for Lagos residents. Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), shared this update in a video message. She also […]

BREAKING: FG announces free train rides for Nigerians from Dec 20 to Jan 5

The Nigerian government is giving citizens a special gift this holiday season: free train rides! From December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025, Nigerians can travel for free on all train routes where services are currently available. This announcement was made by Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, during a press briefing […]

New Guidelines for Nigerian Visa Applicants from the US Embassy

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has introduced new requirements for immigrant visa applicants. Starting January 1, 2025, applicants with scheduled interviews must visit the US Consulate General in Lagos twice as part of the visa process. The announcement was made on the embassy’s official X (formerly Twitter) page. The changes aim to help applicants […]

NCAA to Punish Airlines for Delayed Ticket Refunds

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has made it clear that airlines will face penalties if they fail to refund passengers for their tickets on time. This announcement was made by Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The NCAA has emphasized the importance […]

Nigerian Railway Corporation to Run Special Year-End Train Services

As the festive season approaches, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to operate special train services across the country. This initiative, directed by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Transportation, aims to make travel affordable and enjoyable for Nigerians celebrating Christmas and New Year. In a statement released by the NRC’s Deputy […]