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Nigeria

LASEMA releases preliminary report on Qatar Air emergency landing

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has released its preliminary report on the Qatar Airways flight that made an emergency landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport after developing a mid‑air technical fault. According to the agency, the aircraft, which was carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members, sent a distress signal while in Nigerian airspace, prompting an immediate activation of the state’s emergency response plan.​ LASEMA said its Lagos Response Team, alongside airport fire services, LASAMBUS, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other responders, were deployed to the runway as the plane prepared for a forced landing. The pilot executed a safe landing and all occupants were evacuated without injuries, with no loss of life or significant damage to the aircraft reported.​ The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke‑Osanyintolu, noted that the aircraft was later towed to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 17, 2026

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international

US lifts Caribbean airspace curbs after Venezuela strike

The United States has lifted temporary airspace restrictions over parts of the Caribbean that were imposed during the military operation in Venezuela which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.​Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on X that the curbs would expire at midnight Eastern Time, allowing airlines to start resuming normal schedules once flight plans are updated.​ The Federal Aviation Administration had earlier ordered U.S. commercial carriers to avoid Caribbean airspace near Venezuela, citing a potentially hazardous situation linked to ongoing military activity.​The move forced airlines to cancel or reroute hundreds of flights across the region, disrupting travel to and from destinations such as Puerto Rico, Aruba and other popular Caribbean hubs.​ Major U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue and Frontier, issued waivers allowing affected passengers to rebook without fees or fare differences on later dates.​Carriers have […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 4, 2026

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Nigeria

Questions trail NAF aircraft’s onward flight to Portugal

Fresh questions have emerged over the onward journey of the Nigerian Air Force C 130 aircraft that made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso while heading to Portugal for maintenance. Although officials earlier said the plane and its 11 man crew had been cleared to continue their mission, there is still no clear public confirmation on when it actually departed Bobo Dioulasso for Europe.​ The aircraft was on a ferry mission to Portugal on 8 December when the crew detected a technical fault after takeoff from Lagos and carried out a precautionary landing in Bobo Dioulasso, in line with international aviation safety procedures. Burkina Faso authorities subsequently held the plane and personnel, claiming an airspace violation, which triggered a diplomatic row and heightened regional tensions.​ Following high level talks in Ouagadougou led by Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 19, 2025

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Nigeria

NAF aircraft in Burkina Faso was on ferry mission, not covert operation

A senior Nigerian military source has dismissed claims that a Nigerian Air Force aircraft was on a clandestine mission in Burkina Faso. The source explained that the C-130 transport plane was on a scheduled ferry mission to Portugal when it made an emergency diversion to Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, after the crew noticed a technical issue.​ According to the source, the diversion followed standard aviation safety procedures and was not linked to any combat, intelligence, or political operation in Burkina Faso or the wider Sahel region. The aircraft reportedly headed to the nearest suitable airfield to ensure the safety of the crew and passengers, in line with international aviation protocols.​ The Nigerian Air Force has also clarified in earlier statements that Burkina Faso did not ground the aircraft but received it after the precautionary landing. The crew and the other Nigerian […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 15, 2025

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Flybird Confirms All Passengers Safe After Kano Airport Incident

Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited has confirmed an operational incident involving one of its aircraft during landing at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano State. The jet, identified in reports as operating a flight from Abuja, encountered difficulties on arrival before being safely brought to a stop on Sunday morning.​ In a statement issued by the company’s General Manager, Dr Tracy Wilson, Flybird said the flight crew followed all established operational and safety procedures throughout the event. The airline stressed that the aircraft was controlled to a safe stop and that emergency protocols were executed in line with regulatory requirements.​ No fewer than 11 people, including three crew members, were on board the private jet at the time of the incident. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the aircraft, with no injuries or casualties recorded.​ Airport authorities […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 14, 2025

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Sports

Airbus Flags Quality Issue on A320 Fuselage Panels

Airbus has confirmed a quality issue affecting metal fuselage panels on a limited number of its popular A320 passenger jets but says the problem is contained. The planemaker said it has identified the supplier involved and is now inspecting all potentially affected aircraft, although only a portion is expected to need any corrective work.​ According to Airbus, all newly produced panels already meet required standards, and production is continuing. News of the checks initially sent the company’s shares down by more than 10 per cent in Paris before the stock recovered some of its losses later in the day.​ The fresh concern emerged shortly after Airbus warned that around 6,000 A320 family aircraft worldwide require a safety related software update. That move followed an incident on 30 October, when a JetBlue A320 flying from Cancun to Newark experienced an in […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 1, 2025

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USA

Man charged with shining laser pointer at Trump’s Marine One helicopter

US authorities have charged a man for pointing a laser pointer at Marine One, the presidential helicopter, while it departed the White House with former President Donald Trump aboard. According to a court filing on Monday, Jacob Samuel Winkler, 33, was spotted by a Secret Service officer shining a red laser beam from the sidewalk outside the White House grounds as Marine One lifted off on Saturday. Winkler was immediately detained and charged with aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft — a federal felony punishable by up to five years in prison. The affidavit noted that his actions posed a significant risk of flash blindness and pilot disorientation, particularly during low-altitude flight in the busy Washington, D.C. airspace near other helicopters and landmarks such as the Washington Monument. “This placed Marine One at risk of an airborne collision,” the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 23, 2025

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Ahafo

Defence Ministry Vows Open Probe into Ashanti Crash

The Ministry of Defence has pledged a full, transparent investigation into the August 6 helicopter crash in Adansi Akrofuom, Ashanti Region, that claimed eight lives, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah. Speaking to traditional leaders in Accra on August 13, Deputy Defence Minister Brogya Genfi said the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) had commenced investigations and sought international collaboration to ensure the credibility of the process. “We have received a positive response to our request for international support. Nothing will be covered up—the process will be transparent, and the public will know exactly what happened and the cause of this tragic accident,” Mr. Genfi assured. He also called on the media to report responsibly to avoid misinformation. The crash victims included: Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate Samuel Sarpong, NDC […]

Ahmad August 13, 2025

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Ahafo

Heroic Mid-Air Rescue: Ghanaian Doctor Shares Her Experience.

Dr. Joyce Emefa Addo-Klah, a Ghanaian doctor, recounted how she saved a passenger's life during a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Accra on December 11, 2024. Speaking on Joy FM, she described her swift response when a medical emergency arose four hours into the journey.Traveling with her husband, also a doctor, and their son, Dr. Addo-Klah quickly grabbed her medical equipment and attended to the passenger. Assisted by the KLM crew and their well-equipped emergency kit, she stabilized the patient and monitored their condition in the business class area until landing.“This isn’t my first in-flight emergency,” she remarked, emphasizing her habit of carrying basic medical tools while traveling. The passenger is now stable, and Dr. Addo-Klah continues to follow up on their recovery.

Edem 4Style December 13, 2024

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