A US schoolteacher says she spent five hours in voluntary self-isolation in a plane’s toilet after testing positive for Covid-19 mid-flight.
Read More »Again UAE Bars Nigerian Travellers Over Omicron
The United Arab Emirates agencies, National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have suspended entry for passengers from Nigeria and three other African countries.
Read More »We can attack Iran tomorrow if needed says Israel’s incoming Air Force chief
Israel could successfully strike Iran’s nuclear program tomorrow if necessary, incoming commander of the Israel Air Force (IAF) Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar said in an interview published on Wednesday.
Read More »UAE threatens to pull out of $23 bln F-35, drone deal with US
The Gulf ally complained that US security requirements were too onerous, the report said, citing American officials. The United Arab Emirates is threatening to pull out of a $23 billion deal to buy American-made F-35 aircraft, Reaper drones, and other advanced munitions, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
Read More »US rejects Israeli request for tanker aircraft as Iran plans advance
The US has rejected an Israeli request to fast-track the delivery of two tanker aircraft which had been ordered by Israel, as plans for a possible military option against Iran’s nuclear plan move forward, Ynet reported on Monday.
Read More »Omicron: Fed. Govt. to Reciprocate UK, Saudi, Canada travel ban says Sirika
The Federal Government has threatened to ban travellers and airlines from Canada, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Argentina if they do not take Nigeria off their red list.
Read More »Saudi Arabia Bars Nigerian Flights Over Omicron
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has suspended flights from Nigeria due to the new Coronavirus variant, Omicron.
Read More »Emirates Airline to resume passenger operations to Nigeria on December 5
Emirates will resume its passenger operations between Dubai and Nigeria from 5 December 2021, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier said on Thursday morning.
Read More »Couple with COVID-19 arrested on plane after fleeing quarantine hotel
A married couple who tested positive for COVID-19 have been arrested after fleeing a quarantine hotel in the Netherlands before attempting to leave the country.
Read More »Fed Govt. grounds 91 private jets belonging to some pastors, business moguls, banks and oil firms’ CEOs
The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Customs Service to ground 91 private jets belonging to some wealthy Nigerians over their alleged refusal to pay import duties running to over N30bn, reports The Punch
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