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No National Assembly Approval for New Airbus A330 Presidential Jet

Daily Trust’s investigation reveals that the procurement of a new Airbus A330 presidential jet for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not receive prior approval from the National Assembly. In late June, an online news platform reported that the Nigerian government had acquired an Airbus A330 aircraft from a German bank. According to PREMIUM TIMES, the […]

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Abuja Airport Welcomes Tinubu’s Latest ₦150b Airbus A330 Presidential Jet

President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a trip to France on Monday, August 19, departing from Abuja, the nation’s capital, aboard a newly acquired luxury Airbus A330. The aircraft landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 8:29 pm on Sunday, marking its arrival from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg in France. This trip follows […]

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No Govt Response to Report on Zamfara Gov Losing $6.3M Private Jet to Scammers

It has been 24 hours since the People’s Gazette reported that Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal was defrauded of $6.3 million by a shady Nigerian couple. Despite the report’s continued circulation on social media, there has been no official denial from government representatives. If untrue, it is crucial for government media personalities to refute the […]

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NCAA Takes Action: Suspends Licenses of 10 Private Jet Operators

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licenses of 10 private jet operators for failing to begin the recertification process. This decision was announced in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, on Friday in Abuja. According to the NCAA, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations […]

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Private Jets Used for Money Laundering, Other Illegal Activities – Minister

Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has disclosed that some private aircraft operating in the country are being utilized for money laundering, drug trafficking, and other illicit activities. The revelation was made during an event at the Ministry of Aviation in Abuja on Thursday, where Keyamo inaugurated a Ministerial Taskforce Committee aimed […]

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BREAKING: Private Jet Carrying VIPs Crash-Lands in Ibadan

A private jet, carrying approximately 10 individuals, including Very Important Personalities (VIPs), crash-landed in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The incident occurred on Friday around 11 am at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. The jet, identified by registration number N580KR, veered off the runway and landed in a nearby bush. Immediate response from firefighters […]