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UNITED NIGERIA AIRLINES WELCOMES NEW BOEING 737-800 ...... HONOURS OBI OF ONITSHA ,CHINUA  ACHEBE IN HISTORIC UNVEILING United Nigeria Airlines continues its strategic expansion with the arrival of its newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft, bearing registration numbers 5N-CFC and 5N-CFB. The aircraft are named in honour of two disting isuished figures: His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe (Obi of Onitsha), a revered traditional ruler and custodian of cultural heritage, and the late Professor Chinua Achebe, Africa’s literary giant whose works reshaped global narratives. The dual dedication positions them as flying symbols of legacy, culture, and national pride.  This milestone strengthens United Nigeria Airlines growing fleet and reinforces its position within Nigeria and Africa's evolving aviation landscape. Beyond a routine delivery, the aircraft brings capacity, enhanced comfort, and improved reliability, meeting rising demand for a more seamless and premium travel exp...

 Air Peace ,Fed Govt  deliver hope  .....Evacuates 262 Nigerians from South Africa  Continuing the enduring legacy of nationalism and corporate citizenship, Air Peace Limited, West and Central Africa's largest airline, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, on Thursday, 11 June, 2026 successfully evacuated and repatriated 262 Nigerians from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country. The special evacuation flight, operated by Air Peace from O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, was conducted with the airline's luxurious Boeing 777 aircraft, bearing with mark 5N-BVE.  The flight touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at exactly 10:25 a.m. and subsequently docked at the FAAN Cargo Terminal, where scenes of relief, gratitude and emotion unfolded as the returnees stepped onto Nigerian soil. The arrival was witnessed by several dignitaries, in...

 16 United Nigeria Airlines, ValueJet engineers to commence Boeing 737NG training June 16 Boeing has commenced its first tranche of advanced technical training program in Lagos for Nigerian airline engineers as part of its continued commitment to strengthen aviation safety, operational readiness and workforce development across Africa.  The training, taking place from June 16 to July 29, will instruct 16 engineers from Nigerian carriers, United Nigeria Airlines and ValueJet. Upon completion, the trainees will receive EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) theoretical training certificates.  A second tranche of training will take place later this year.   The program stems from a 2024 memorandum of understanding between Boeing and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to advance the country’s aviation sector through technical collaboration and capacity building.  The curriculum provides participants with a detailed understandi...

 EDO NDLEA DESTROYS 73.4 TONNES OF DRUGS WORTH 2.8 BILLION NAIRA ......WARNS CARTELS TO LEAVE EDO STATE The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday in Benin City executed a Federal High Court order by publicly destroying 73,463.21 kilogrammes of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in a historic ceremony that brought together top government officials, security agencies, and community leaders. A breakdown of the destroyed exhibits with an estimated street value of 2.8 billion naira showed that Cannabis sativa dominated the haul with 73,210.23 kilogrammes, followed by Psychotropic Substances 246.36 kilogrammes, which included Tramadol (141.81kg), Diazepam (8.4258kg), and Codeine cough syrup (61.7652kg). Also destroyed were 2.662 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine, 3.7441 kilogrammes of Cocaine, and 0.2168 kilogrammes of Heroin. The Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo who was the special guest of honour described the war against drugs as a battle against cri...

 June 12: Why United Nigeria Airlines is celebrating Democracy Day with Kalakiri film -Olawuyi, CCO …As moviegoers set to win free flight tickets, discounts One of Nigeria's leading airlines, United Nigeria Airlines, has joined the nation in commemorating June 12, Nigeria's official Democracy Day by supporting Kalakiri, the latest Nigerian movie whose central theme is the celebration of democracy and national unity. The airline, known for connecting Nigerians across the country's diverse communities, said its partnership with the film is a deliberate and values-driven decision, citing the movie's powerful theme of unity as a natural fit for the brand. Viewers who watch Kalakiri in Nigerian cinemas on Friday, June 12 will have the chance to enter a special prize draw with a grand prize of one round-trip premium (business class) ticket on United Nigeria Airlines to any destination served by the airline within Nigeria. The second prize winner will receive a round-trip econ...

 NDLEA Edo Command Pledges Raids on Drug Flashpoints Ahead of Elections ..... Receives INEC REC, and Peace NGO. The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has pledged to intensify raid operations on drug flashpoints across the state to ensure a peaceful and violence-free election season. Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, the NDLEA Edo State Commander, made the commitment on Thursday when he received the Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Barr. Obo Effanga, and later the President of Faculty of Peace Organization, Comrade Osunbor Kelly Omokaro, and other members of their entourage at the Command Headquarters in Benin City. During the visit, Barr. Obo Effanga thanked the Command for its support and professionalism during previous election monitoring assignments in Edo State. He said INEC’s success in past elections was partly due to NDLEA’s role in curbing drug-induced violence capable of undermining peaceful elections. The REC ...