Airport Reporters

  FORMER DCP. AHMED REMAINS THE AUTHENTIC APC CANDIDATE FOR GOMBE CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT - former Speaker  A former Speaker of the Gombe State House and Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sadik Ibrahim Kurba, has stressed that the Mohamed Ahmadu, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police remains the authentic candidate for Gombe Central Senatorial district of the All Progressives Party (APC) According to the high ranking stakeholder, the emergence of DCP. Mohammed Ahmadu (Rtd.), popularly known as Jarman Deba, as the APC candidate for Gombe Central Senatorial District followed a process recognized by the party and conducted in accordance with established procedures. This explanation followed a sponsored smear campaign against the candidate. Speaking further, the former Speaker said prior   to the primary election, the APC in Gombe State initiated consultations aimed at producing consensus candidates across various positions. During this process, several aspirants for the Gombe C...

  ' Tinubu's Renew Hope Agenda impacting  aviation transformation ' As the Federal Government consolidates gains of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renew Hope Agenda in  redefining the country's  economic trajectory, its airports, long seen as mere transit points, are being reimagined as gateways of growth and engines of economic value. One of the focal agencies : the  Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), is on a journey to  modernize  terminals and  push for operational efficiency. In this interview,  with KELVIN OSA OKUNBOR, its  Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, offers  perspective on  what has changed, in Nigeria’s place in the global aviation ecosystem . .. Agbebire    How has the Renewed Hope Agenda reshaped FAAN’s operational priorities? The Renewed Hope Agenda has given FAAN a clear national mandate. To reposition our airports as engines of economic growth, not ...

ATSSSAN vows to deal with members who indulges in illicit substance   The President of Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Comrade John Ogala Ogbe, has assured the management of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO), that ATSSSAN will not spare any member who indulges in illicit substances at the airport.  Speaking while leading the new executives of ATSSSAN on a courtesy visit to the management of SAHCO, Comrade Ogbe  promise to work with other unions towards concretely addressing the menace. The  ATSSSAN boss advised the SAHCO management to commence the implementation of the staff long service award as stipulated in the conditions of service. Comrade Ogbe called on the management to endeavour to prioritise women in the outstation trainings whenever opportunities present themselves. The ATSSSAN president thanked the SAHCO boss for her warm reception reiterating, that one of the major hallmarks of ATSSSAN was genuine coll...

AVIATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTION HOLDS SOON  ......AS ORGANISERS LAUD KEYAMO, FAAN, OTHERS FOR MASSIVE SUPPORT  The Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame has announced that preparations are at advanced stages for the induction of new entrants into its prestigious Hall of Fame, following the conclusion of final screening of nominees. Organisers of the event, Mr Wole Shadare and Mr Gboyega Adeoye, confirmed that finishing touches are currently being put to all arrangements preceding the landmark ceremony, which will hold soon. Speaking on the support received so far, Shadare expressed profound appreciation to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, for his massive and unwavering support towards the success of the event. “We are putting finishing touches to what promises to be a defining moment for Nigeria’s aviation history. This would not have been possible without the Honourable Minister, Mr Festus Keyamo, whose commitment to recognising ex...

 ‎ ‎United Nigeria Airlines passengers to win Samsung Galaxy phones, free tickets June 1 ‎ ‎ Passengers flying United Nigeria Airlines on the Lagos–Abuja–Lagos route on Monday , June 1, stand a chance of winning new Samsung phones, free tickets and other gifts, the airline has said. ‎ ‎The airline has announced a partnership with Samsung as part of the "Awesome Row" plan where passengers on the route will get access to the new Samsung Galaxy A57 during the flight, and winners that emerge will get new devices.  ‎ ‎Speaking on the initiative, the Chief Commercial Officer for the airline, Dayo Olawuyi, said the partnership is about creating value that passengers feel from the moment they check in. "We  partnered with Samsung because of our shared values of excellence and most importantly, to reward our loyal  passengers with a live device experience. Passengers who fly with us on June 1, either from Lagos to Abuja or from Abuja to Lagos in the morning will stand a chanc...

 How the Renewed Hope Agenda is helping FAAN to transform, Henry Agbebire, Director of Public Affairs   At a time when Nigeria is redefining its economic trajectory and global relevance, its airports, long seen as mere transit points, are being reimagined as gateways of growth, symbols of national identity, and engines of economic value. At the center of this shift is the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), under the leadership of Mrs.Olubunmi Kuku, where a quiet but deliberate transformation is unfolding, one that goes beyond infrastructure to embrace people, systems, culture, and global standards. From modernised terminals and renewed operational efficiency to a bold reorientation of staff mindset and service philosophy, FAAN is not just upgrading facilities; it is rewriting the story of Nigeria’s aviation experience. With over 3,000 personnel trained and a strong pivot toward professionalism, accountability, and innovation, the Authority said it is laying the foun...

 SUSPECTED DRUG BARON ABANDONS 498KG CANNABIS IN EDO SHRINE  A suspected drug baron has reportedly abandoned four hundred and ninety-eight kilograms (498kg) of dried weeds that tested positive for skunk cannabis inside a shrine in Edo State..  The Edo State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, said that narcotic agents recovered the illicit drugs abandoned by some members of the drug syndicate operating in the Owan East Local Government Area. The seizure was made while acting on a credible intelligence report that led to a coordinated raid at Igwe Community on 22 May 2026. The operation led to the recovery of 59 bags of skunk cannabis weighing 489 kilograms, as well as 9 kilograms of cannabis seeds.  The exhibits were found abandoned by the prime suspect, a notorious drug baron known as Asrenre, who is at large inside a shrine. Although there was resistance from some youth members of the communit...