VETERAN JOURNALIST AND FORMER NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR DELE COLE DIES AT 86.(PHOTO).

-
Image
Veteran Journalist and Former Nigerian Ambassador Dele Cole Dies at 86 Prominent Nigerian diplomat and veteran media executive Ambassador Dele Cole has passed away at the age of 86. Family sources confirmed that the elder statesman died on Thursday morning. A Distinguished Career in Journalism Cole built an influential career that bridged the worlds of media and public service. He notably served as the Managing Director of the Daily Times, steering one of Nigeria's most historical and prominent national newspapers at the height of its reach. Diplomatic Engagements in South America Beyond his contributions to Nigerian journalism, Cole was appointed by the federal government to serve as Nigeria's ambassador to two major South American nations, Argentina and Brazil. His diplomatic postings reflected the high regard he commanded within Nigerian foreign affairs and governance. His passing marks the loss of a key figure who made significant contributions to both the freedom of the pr...
Post a Comment

NIGERIA ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT DATE FOR DIRECT SAUDIA AIRLINES FLIGHTS FROM ABUJA. (PHOTO).

-


 Nigeria Announces Commencement Date for Direct Saudia Airlines Flights From Abuja


Saudi Arabia's national carrier, Saudia Airlines, is scheduled to commence direct flight operations connecting Nigeria's capital, Abuja, to Jeddah beginning December 1, 2026. The move promises to introduce a seamless travel alternative for passengers and further solidify bilateral relations between the two nations.


Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirmed the development following the 96th National Day celebration of Saudi Arabia in Abuja. The announcement was originally delivered by Yousef Bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria.


Flight Schedule and Fleet Details


According to official aviation schedule data, Saudia Airlines will initially operate three weekly flights on the route. To accommodate peak travel demands, this frequency is programmed to increase temporarily to four weekly flights between February 10 and March 9, 2027.


The airline is set to deploy the Airbus A321XLR, a cutting-edge, long-range member of the A321neo family. Minister Keyamo highlighted that this aircraft choice aligns with the Federal Government's ongoing initiative pushing foreign carriers to utilize newer-generation, more efficient models when operating in Nigerian airspace.


The scheduled times for the new service are structured as follows:


  • Flight SV337: Departs Jeddah at 8:45 am and arrives in Abuja at 1:05 pm.


  • Flight SV336: Departs Abuja at 2:40 pm and arrives in Jeddah at 9:55 pm.


Strengthening Economic and Diplomatic Ties


This direct air link connects the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja directly to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering a reliable route for tourists, business professionals, students, and religious pilgrims. 


While religious pilgrimage has historically driven travel between the two countries, government officials emphasize that the partnership is evolving. Mohammed Idris, Nigeria's Minister of Information and National Orientation, pointed out that both nations are actively seeking to expand their collaborative efforts. Ongoing discussions span critical sectors such as agriculture, energy, financial technology, investment, and international trade, signaling a deeper economic alliance for the future.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

THE NEW OONI OF ILE-IFE,WILL NOT EAT THE HEART OF THE LATE OONI-PALACE CHIEFS.

-
Image
                           According to the Araba of Osogboland Chief Yemi Elebuibon,debunk the rumors that the new Ooni will eat the heart of the late Ooni of Ife as custom demands,so he cleared the air when he recently said that ''The heart of the late king would not be fed to the next Ooni.The eating of the heart of a departed King by an incoming one belonged to the past.It no longer exists.People still make this insinuation because many are barred from witnessing the burial of a king.What the incoming king will eat is the heart of an animal and not that of a human.Nobody will be buried with the Ooni.Nobody would be killed for any form o sacrifice''.Thank God he clarified the part that no one will be buried with the Ooni,because the rumors going round is that the Sarun,otherwise known as Abobakun,is on the run,to escape being buried with the late Ooni of Ife.Lowa Adimula of Ife,Oba Joseph Ijaodola,who is the Head o...
Read more

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

-
Image
             Gerard Pique,welcomed their first child into the world last year January.Shakira told the magazine that ''I think it takes two to keep it passionate in relationships,a lot of laughter and a lot of fun moments together,that's essential but also affinity,you know.You have to be compatible.I'm really happy where i am right now,with the person that i'm with right now.He seems to want the same things i want,and that's very important''.More pictures below.                                                                                                                    
Read more

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).

-
Image
Innoson Gives Out Brand New IVM G5 and Salary For Life To The Man Who Prophesied About His Vehicle Manufacturing In 1979.  Last Saturday, July 22nd the Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd, Chief Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma OFR gave out a brand new Innoson IVM G5 to Mr Ikechukwu Osakwe popularly known as Osabros who prophesied to him in 1979 that he would be the first man in Africa to manufacture vehicles and sell to different African countries.  The prophecy was given at the period the then Innocent Chukwuma could not boast of a car, talk less of manufacturing one. According to Dr Chukwuma during the presentation of the car, he recalled on how Mr Ikechukwu Osakwe all the way from Kano blocked him at the front of his house early in the morning and told him he has a message for him.  Mr Osakwe went on to narrate a dream he had about him, how he saw in the said dream his vehicle manufacturing company known as CAP PLC. "He told me that CAP means Chukwuma ...
Read more