[5:00 PM, 10/1/2020] Aunty Ada Kpakpando FM: The Federal Government has agreed to lift the ban placed on Emirates Airlines from operating into and out of the country.
According to Mr James Odaudu, Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation, in a statement on Wednesday, the lift of the ban was based on an undertaking by the authorities of the United Arabs Emirates (UAE)
Odaudu said the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, had said the commencement of the airline’s operations would however depend on the commencement of visa issuance by the UAE.
According to report, UAE has written to state that they agree to issue visas to Nigerians, consequently decision has been reached to allow Emirates to fly into Nigeria.
The Minister appreciated the understanding of everyone who has been negatively affected by the recent policy decisions which forbade some airlines from operating into the country when Nigeria reopened its air space to international flights.
The decisions, he said, were taken to protect the interests of the nation and its citizens who deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, same Nigeria treats other nationals.
It will be recalled that Emirates Airlines was initially given approval to operate into the country, an approval which was withdrawn following the inability of Nigerians to obtain/use valid tourist visas to enter the UAE.
[5:02 PM, 10/1/2020] Aunty Ada Kpakpando FM: As Nigeria marks its 60th Independence, protesters numbering about two hundred, (200), Thursday stormed the streets of Lagos, demanding the end to bad governance and leadership in the country.
They told newsmen that they were members of #RevolutionNow protesters. It will be recalled that the federal had last year arrested some members of this group, of which the organizer, Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate was inclusive.
According to reports, similar protests are also taking place in some states across the country
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