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…
Nigeria’s flag carrier Air Peace has secured coveted landing slots at London Heathrow Airport, with direct flights from Abuja set to begin on 26 October 2025, following sustained diplomatic pressure by the Nigerian government. The development was confirmed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in a statement released by his media…
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest private airline, is set to launch direct flights from Abuja to London Heathrow beginning 26 October, following clearance from UK authorities. The move marks a major boost for Nigeria’s aviation industry and is part of the airline’s growing international expansion. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, the airline’s chairman, Dr…
The Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse, has urged Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to use his leadership to end the persistent violence in Benue State, particularly following a deadly assault on the Yelwata community that claimed over 200 lives. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Makurdi on Wednesday, the traditional ruler, who also heads the…
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has made a high-level visit to Benue State, arriving on Wednesday for a day-long engagement amid heightened tensions and insecurity in the region. The President’s aircraft landed at Makurdi Airport at 1:40 p.m., where he was received by Governor Hyacinth Alia, Senator George Akume, and an array of North Central political…
