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United Arab emirates lifts ban on travels between Dubai & Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2021 0

The United Arab Emirates, UAE, has finally lifted the ban on travels between Dubai and Nigeria. Dubai had placed a ban on travelers from Nigeria, South Africa based on breach of COVID-19 protocols. UAE in a message from the Dubai Media Office announced that passengers from Nigeria are expected

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How 130 Dubai assets were traced to Nigerian Ex-Governors, Senators

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2021 0

More than 130 valuable assets purchased with stolen funds in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, have been linked to Nigerian former governors, ministers, and senators. These properties are among over 800 in the UAE that can be traced back to Nigerians, including top security and military officers. These points were included in a report submitted to […]

Crime Foreign News

Nigerians reportedly exempted from jobs by Dubai companies (photos)

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

Nigerian applicants have reportedly been exempted by some Dubai companies from jobs in the oil-rich emirate.

Foreign News

Dubai reopens doors to tourists after shutdown

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

Dubai has reopened its doors to international visitors on Tuesday in the hope of reviving its tourism industry after a nearly four-month closure. However, reports say businesses are mainly betting on those already living in the gleaming desert city to energise its ailing economy and serve as a test run before wary foreign holidaymakers return. […]

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See how Hushpuppi, Woodberry were arrested in Dubai

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2020 0

.@DubaiPoliceHQ takedown "Hushpuppi", "Woodberry", ten international cybercriminals in a special operation dubbed "Fox Hunt 2". pic.twitter.com/E8oOFHZftG — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 25, 2020 The Dubai Police have recently arrested Raymond Igbalode Abbas, also known as “Hushpuppi” and Olalekan Jacob Ponle aka

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Magu speaks on Hushpuppi’s arrest by Interpol in Dubai

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2020 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that it was yet to get involved in Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi’s arrest by the International Police, Interpol, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI in Dubai, United Arab Emirate, UAE. Recall that the Interpol was reported to have arrested Hushpuppi in Dubai over […]

News World

Dubai to reopen gyms, cinemas, resume economic activities starting May 27

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2020 0

Dubai will allow gyms, cinemas and other businesses to reopen starting on Wednesday May 27, according to a statement issued by Dubai Media Office on Monday. Business will be allowed to operate between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. but must comply with strict precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. […]

Politics

Gbajabiamila denied using public funds to celebrate his mother’s birthday in Dubai

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has denied reports that he used public funds to take 300 guests to Dubai; for his mother’s birthday saying it ‘is categorically false’. The Speaker in a statement on Tuesday said his mother’s birthday which was celebrated in Dubai was strictly for family members; and […]

Aviation Business

We’ve more to offer on destinations – GM Ethiopian Airlines

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2019 0

The General Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Nigeria, Mrs Firiehiwot Mekonnen has said that Ethiopia has a lot to offer in terms of tourism destinations. Speaking in an interview with the newsmen at the recently concluded Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, Mrs Mekonnen said the airline participated in the fair to showcase what Ethiopia […]

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Abdulsalami Abubakar commends Dickson over rate of development of Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2019 0

Patrick Okohue Former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has expressed surprise at the fast rate of development of Bayelsa and its capital, Yenagoa, under the leadership of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson. A statement by the Special Adviser to Governor Dickson on Media Relations, Mr. Fidelis Soriwei, stated that Abdusalami, made the comment while […]

Business

$3bn annual capital flight repatriated out of Nigeria, says AON

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2019 0

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has said that not less than $3 billion capital flight repatriated out of the country annually, while calling on the federal government to increase support for indigenous carriers. This call for supports comes just as the AON listed stiff competition; sheer regulatory technicalities; unfair slot allocation,

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Emirates offers Nigerian travellers special incentives, hotel stay

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2019

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Emirates, the world’s fastest growing airline is enhancing the travel experience of Nigerian travellers by offering a complimentary hotel stay with the new special offer across its First, Business and Economy Class cabins, the offer also includes Skywards bonus miles. The special offer will commence March 26th till April 3rd 2019, while travel […]

Business

No plan to operate UAE flights from Port Harcourt -Air Peace

Ihesiulo Grace 6 March 2019 0

West Africa’s biggest carrier, Air Peace on Tuesday dismissed reports that it plans to originate its flights to Sharjah and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement signed by the carrier’s Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah said it had not altered its plan to commence its Sharjah […]

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Atiku under fire over ‘extravagant trip’ to Dubai with Obi, Ben Bruce, others

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2018 0

The New Agenda for Positive Change, a civil society organization has taken a swipe at the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for reportedly holding a strategy session with members of his team in Dubai, UAE. The Dubai meeting had in attendance, Atiku’s running mate, Peter Obi; the Senate President, […]

Health News

Atiku, foreign hospital to establish cancer centre in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2018 0

In effort to bring to an end the spate of medical tourism by Nigerians, former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, says he has sealed a partnership with Saudi German Hospital, Dubai, to establish a world-class medical facility in Abuja, for the treatment of Cancer patients. Atiku, said the 100-bed hospital facility will break new grounds in medical […]

Power & Energy Tech Wellbeing

Toyota displays strength in Dubai, rated ‘king of desert’

Ihesiulo Grace 11 January 2018 0

*Now tourism practitioners’ delight As a mark of global acceptance and recognition of its genuineness, motorists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) have described Toyota vehicle models as the best for use in the country due to its agility, reliability and above all, the brand’s low cost of maintenance. In Dubai particularly and in most […]

Entertainment Society

Chief Joko Oni’s Whereabouts

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2017 0

Popular gold merchant, Chief Mrs, Jokotade Oni is in the news again. This time around, it is not about her sudden disappearance from the social circle but her new found love. The aged socialites who has been away from the social scene for some time now leaving admirers wondering has resurfaced. It was said that, […]

Celebrities Entertainment

ROBAZ Entertainment will nurture talents-Asiotu

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2017 0

Dubai based business mogul-cum-label owner, Robor Phillip Asiotu, has revealed that one of the main reasons that spurred him to float a record label was his drive to give talented up-and-coming artistes in the industry the opportunity to be heard, as well as help them fulfil their dreams in life. Asiotu further hinted that the […]

Art Entertainment

Art Dubai 2017, African artists boost sales

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2017 0

As the 11th edition of Art Dubai, in UAE came to a close, art from Africa made impressive business outing, adding to the unprecedented patronage at the fair. Held at its usual venue, Madinat Jumeirah, the 2017 edition, recorded 28,000 visitors throughout the week. Among the 94 galleries from 43 countries were four diaspora representatives […]

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Qatar Arrests BBC Journalist on Government Press Trip

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2015 0

  A BBC journalist invited to Qatar to examine the living conditions of workers building infrastructure for the 2022 football World Cup was detained for more than 24 hours, the broadcaster reported on Monday. Mark Lobel, a BBC business correspondent based in Dubai, said he and three colleagues were arrested in the capital Doha as […]