Air Peace Ltd. has confirmed expanded domestic operations for the Summer 2026 season, with increased frequencies and seat capacity. The airline said the move would improve connectivity across key Nigerian routes and meet growing passenger demand during the period. The is contained in a statement by the airline’s spokesperson, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey, on Wednesday in…
The Etsu Nupe, Alh. Yahaya Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to sustain prayers for the peace, progress and stability of the country. Abubakar made the call on Sunday in Bida during the Durbar festival, popularly known as Bariki in Nupe language, marking the end of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. He described the Bariki festival as…
President Bola Tinubu has challenged Plateau leaders to review past White Papers on security crises and propose implementable resolutions to end recurring violence. Tinubu gave the charge on Wednesday during a meeting with a 32-member delegation from Plateau at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The president also approved N2 billion relief support for victims of the…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria has the potential to be one of the world’s greatest nations if its citizens learn to live together in tolerance and peace. Shettima made the remarks on Wednesday in Jos, Plateau State, during a visit to the palace of Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman of the Plateau State Council…
President Bola Tinubu has launched a renewed grassroots initiative to stabilise Plateau State, sending a senior aide to engage with religious, ethnic and community groups in an effort to rebuild trust and strengthen intercommunal harmony. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said in a statement on Sunday that Dr Abiodun Essiet, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on…
Air Peace has credited the United Kingdom government for its approval to operate scheduled flights from Nigeria into London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. The Chairman of the airline, Dr. Allen Onyema, in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, described the development as a landmark achievement, noting that no Nigerian carrier had secured such access in…
The Chairman of Air Peace Ltd., Dr Allen Onyema, on Wednesday announced that the airline will commence construction of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Lagos in September. Onyema made the disclosure on arrival at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, after a direct flight from Brazil operated by the airline. He said the…
Air Peace Ltd. says it has received its fourth Boeing 777 aircraft aimed at deepening its international expansion plans and providing Nigerians affordable access to international travel. This is contained in a statement by the airline’s spokesperson, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey, on Saturday in Lagos. Osifo-Whiskey said the wide-body Boeing 777-200 ER, bearing registration 5N-CEG, touched…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to restoring lasting peace and improving security across Northern Nigeria. Gen. Musa made this known on Tuesday during a two-day interactive session on Government–Citizens Engagement organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in…
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest private airline, has added its first Embraer 190 aircraft to its growing fleet, as it aims to scale up services on domestic and regional routes across West Africa. The aircraft, with registration number 5N-CEF, landed at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Sunday night. In a statement issued on Monday, Air…
