Mixed reactions trail launch of Enugu Air
The Enugu State Government, led by Governor Peter Mbah, has launched a new airline called Enugu Air. This makes Enugu the second Nigerian state to have a commercial airline, after Akwa Ibom’s Ibom Air, which began in 2019. Enugu is the first in the South East to achieve this. The airline was officially launched by […]
UAE imposes fresh conditions on Nigerians travelling to Dubai, bans transit visa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set new travel rules for Nigerians going to Dubai, including a ban on transit visa applications. This new update was shared with travel agents on Tuesday. According to the notice, Nigerians aged between 18 and 45 years are no longer allowed to apply for tourist visas unless they are […]
U.S Slashes Visa Validity For Nigerians To 3 Months, Single Entry
The United States has changed its visa policy for Nigerians, reducing the length and number of entries allowed for most non-immigrant visas. According to the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Nigerians applying for visas from July 8, 2025, will now get a visa that is valid for only three months and can only be used once […]
Enugu Air Mulls Operations To UK, US, China, Others
Governor Peter Mbah has launched Enugu Air, a new airline owned by Enugu State, with bold plans to fly beyond Nigeria to destinations like China, Europe, the UK, the US, and other African countries. Speaking at the launch in Enugu, Mbah said the airline will start with three Embraer aircraft. Initial routes will include Enugu […]
Man d!es in Italian airport after running on to runway and getting ‘sucked into jet engine’ as plane prepared for take-off
A tragic incident occurred at Milan Bergamo Airport in Italy, leading to the death of a man and the suspension of all airport operations. According to reports from Corriere della Sera, the victim was neither a traveler nor an airport worker. He reportedly ran onto the runway and was pulled into the engine of a […]
Several Injured As Danfo Bus Somersaults On Third Mainland Bridge
A serious road accident happened on Monday, July 7, on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. It involved a commercial Danfo bus and a Toyota Camry car. The Danfo bus somersaulted after the crash, leaving several people injured. The incident caused panic and confusion among commuters, according to Eyes of Lagos. The Rapid Response Squad […]
35 Nigerians Deported From Ireland For Breaching Immigration Laws
Ireland has deported 35 Nigerian nationals after they were found to have broken immigration rules. The announcement came from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), which was in charge of the removal. Out of the 35 people sent back, nine were women and five were children. Authorities said the children were traveling with their families. […]
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 […]