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Citing Nigeria’s slowing economy amid scarcity of foreign exchange,international airlines that operate to different destinations in the country plan to reduce flights to Nigeria from early 2016, THISDAY investigations have revealed. The airlines, according to sources, are aggrieved that they cannot exchange billions of revenue in Naira in their possession …

Ncaa’s Otibho Ella Kakulu’s Daughter is a Year Older. She was actually born on Christmas Day. Her mum post this on Facebook yesterday: “I’m thankful to GOD for another year added to my daughter. As you grow in stature, may you also grow in Jesus who’s been made unto us, …

Note: This post was first published on the 4th of December, giving you Tips on how to have a seamless trip this Season. Please read: “Airport Information Desk: Travel Tips for the Christmas Season What better time to give you these travel tips. Is Christmas again! that time of the …

Some angry Nigerians last night took extreme measures in order to prevent a just arrived Turkish Airline plane from leaving the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja. They are Nigerians based in Turkey and had arrived the county in very high spirits last Sunday onboard Turkish Airlines to celebrate Christmas with …

Drones are tipped to be one of the most popular presents this Christmas but fledgling pilots have been delivered a stern warning about the potential dangers for new flyers. Key Points: Keep drone more than 30 metres away from people Don’t fly around crowds or groups of people Never operate …

No fewer than 280 passengers of Turkish Airlines were still stranded in Lagos on Thursday following the technical fault developed by the airlines’ aircraft that was scheduled to transport them to Istanbul on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the aircraft carrying 300 passengers had developed a …

As we celebrate Christmas today, the Pre-Reunion party held by the Ex staffs of Virgin/Air Nigeria earlier in the year tagged “VkUnites” comes to mind. Connections would not have been possible if Naomi Smith had not created the platform to unite all Ex staffs of Virgin/Air Nigeria on Face book. …

Bus rebranding saga: Transport minister resigns. Transport minister Dzifa Attivor has resigned over the scandalous Ghc3.6 million bus rebranding saga. According StarrFMonline.com sources, the minister submitted her resignation letter to the Presidency on Tuesday. The Chief of Staff Julius Debrah had earlier in a statement following the massive public outcry …

Here is wishing my blog visitors a Merry Xmas. Do have a beautiful celebration.  

A number of international airlines have announced they will be launching new routes or increasing existing frequencies to South Africa over the coming few months. Air France KLM will start operating daily flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town year round starting in May; the airline will use the new Boeing …