Arik Air ditches passengers for ‘Dangote staff’ in Benin airport (PHOTOS)

A protest broke out on Sunday, at a Benin airport after passengers who were scheduled for two Arik Air flights from Benin to Lagos, were said to have found out that their flight had been chattered by members of staff of Dangote Cement. The passengers who were billed to board their flights at 16:30 to... Read More

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June 8, 2015

Some crazy people ranked Arik Air in their Airline Top 10

Apparently, a group of people sat down and ranked the best Economy seats in the world and somehow Arik Air made the list. The Arik Air that we know? Clearly, there must be another Arik Air somewhere. This Arik Air? The same Arik Air that abandoned New York bound passengers in Lagos? This Arik... Read More

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February 17, 2015

How 3 Arik Airline staff were caught stealing aviation fuel

by Chinwe Okafor The Ministry of Aviation arrested three Arik Air staff for stealing fuel from an aircraft, the aviation minister, Osita Chidoka said. He revealed this via his official Facebook page that the trio of Blessing Dugbe, Samuel Asuquo and Isaac Ajakaiye were arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, during a... Read More

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January 27, 2015

Opinion: What are you guys, Aero Contractors or error contractors?

by Eromo Egbejule Nigerians have suddenly acquired superhuman powers and can now survive without oxygen or on a limited supply, new research has shown. And this is thanks to our good friends at Aero Contractors who based on the scientific discovery above and out of the goodness of their hearts, have decided that the best... Read More

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January 7, 2015

Caught in the act: The story of an Arik passenger who stole money mid flight

by Damilola Jagun A Nigerian passenger, who was travelling on Business Class from Abuja to Enugu aboard Arik Air was caught stealing mid air and taken into custody, said an airline staff who spoke to us anonymously. The passenger boarded an Arik Air flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja in November after paying... Read More

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September 6, 2014

Chris Bamidele spent two days waiting for an Aero flight to take off – this is his story

by Chris Bamidele I have never been outside Nigeria, so I do not have another basis for comparison, but I do not like flying an aircraft in Nigeria. Heck, I do not even like travelling except it is very important. Travelling on Nigerian roads and flying the airspace is not attractive to me. I have been... Read More

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August 23, 2014

Wale Odunsi: Arik has lost its magic

by Wale Odunsi When Nigeria’s leading airline, Arik Air commenced operations on October 30, 2006, citizens, likewise foreigners heaved a sigh of relief. It was the final arrival of the long-awaited large bird-like machines; fresh wine in a new glass though on an old platter. Having endured average (in some cases below par) services of... Read More

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June 24, 2014

Sliding down the slope – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze …this video of a so-called customer service person for Arik Air at the Calabar Airport tells us just how far we have to go in our service culture in this land of ours. Arik Air sadly, is a major culprit. According to conventional wisdom, the order of precedence in Nigeria is Prez,... Read More

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January 3, 2014

Caught in the act: This mother of 5 was arrested with heroin at the Lagos airport (PHOTOS)

by Adeola Balogun A woman in Lagos and on her way to Liberia has been arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for being in possession of illicit drugs. Nsofor Ngozi Anderlin was apprehended after one of her bags was searched and a stash of heroin was found concealed beneath it.... Read More

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December 22, 2013

Drama as Arik Air passengers protest hours of delay in Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Notorious for flight delays and generally muddling up take off schedules, Arik Air staff yesterday got the wrong side of passengers plying the route between Port Harcourt, Rivers and Lagos when they were delayed for close to three hours without explanation. The passengers numbering about a hundred refused to allow passengers on... Read More

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December 5, 2013

Photos of passengers stranded at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been shut down since Thursday leaving passengers stranded as two major functional domestic airlines, Aero Contractors and Arik Air have cancelled all their flight from Abuja. Passengers are currently queuing to reschedule their flights from Abuja due to the cancellation of flights by the major airlines. According... Read More

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December 5, 2013

REVEALED: Why we shut Abuja airport – Oduah

The Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, has stated the reason why the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was shut down on Thursday. In a statement by her Special Assistant of Media, Joe Obi, the minister confirmed that all flights into Abuja have been temporarily suspended till further notice. The minister’s spokesperson said, “A Saudi Arabian B747 cargo... Read More

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December 5, 2013

Arik, Aero cancel all flights from Abuja as airport remains shut

Arik, Aero cancel all flights from Abuja as airport remains shut The two major functional domestic airlines in Nigeria, Aero Contractors and Arik Air, have cancelled all their flights from Abuja airport on Thursday. This is due to the shutdown of the airport by aviation authorities since early Thursday morning. The airlines announced the cancellations... Read More

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October 30, 2013

When push comes to shove: WATCH Arik Air passengers fight to board the plane

by Rachel Ogbu It was a sight for sore eyes at the Port Harcourt airport on October 24, 2013 after passengers were told Arik Air officials had over sold their tickets to Lagos for that particular flight making them in excess of passengers. Not wanting to be left behind, passengers literally fought their way through the... Read More

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October 1, 2013

Coming to America (again): 3 teenagers caught while attempting to stowaway on international flights (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The fame and benefits accorded to Arik teenage stowaway, Daniel Ohikhena, after his escapade might just be the reason why three impressionable young men decided to follow in his footsteps. [READ: INCREDIBLE: Teenage boy stowed away in Arik flight to Lagos] Operatives of the Lagos State Airport Command of the Nigerian Police... Read More

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September 16, 2013

Woman gives birth on board Arik flight to London, plane makes emergency landing

An Arik Air flight with over 100 passengers en route to London Sunday was forced to make an emergency landing in Palmas, Spain, as a woman went into labour and gave birth while the aircraft was airborne. The pilot was said to have requested the emergency landing on the advice of two doctors who were... Read More

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September 3, 2013

Arik stowaway finally returns home

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following the agitation for his release from concerned citizens, the teenage stowaway Daniel Ihekhina has been sent home. Daniel’s return to Benin was confirmed by his mother, Mrs. Evelyn Ihekhina. Mrs. Ihekhina informed reporters in Benin of the development saying that she got a call from an MTN line this morning inviting... Read More

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September 2, 2013

Arik stowaway: Family, rights group appeal to DSS to release detained boy

by Adeola Balogun A group of people have united to appeal for the release of stowaway teenager Daniel Oikhena, who is still being held by the Department of State Security Services (DSS) in Lagos. The boy’s family and various rights groups insist that he is only an innocent boy who tried to pursue his dreams... Read More

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September 2, 2013

Ochereome Nnanna: Arik stowaway, FAAN and what should have been

by Ochereome Nnanna Boy Oi should be helped. He is an extraordinary young man. Such people can be turned to an asset to society. But if they are allowed to grow wild like weeds, they can equally turn to haunt society. His case requires expert and matured handling. For passengers on an Arik Air flight... Read More

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August 24, 2013

INCREDIBLE: Teenage boy stowed away in Arik flight to Lagos

by ‘Jola Sotubo There was confusion today at the Benin airport after a teenage stowaway was found in the tyre hold of an Arik Aircraft flying from Benin to Lagos. The incident is being considered a serious security breach on a local flight. The Aircraft with registration number, 5N-MJG Flight 44, left Benin Airport at... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Tragic: London passenger slumps and dies at Lagos Airport

by Akan Ido A middle-aged passenger who just returned from the United Kingdom aboard Arik Air earlier today slumped and died at the domestic terminal one of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. Reports say the yet to be identified victim was immediately rushed to the Aviation Clinic, where he was confirmed dead. The passenger’s wife and... Read More

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May 22, 2013

Arik Air management confirm arrested drug traffickers are staff

by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian airline, Arik Air has confirmed that a couple of its crew members were in detention for having drugs suspected to be cocaine in their possession after one of its flight to the U.K. On Tuesday a statement released by Arik Air spokesman, Adebanji Ola, said that the airline was co-operating fully... Read More

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May 13, 2013

Beautiful! Former Miss World, Agbani Darego is on May cover of TW magazine (LOOK)

by Hauwa Gambo The first black African Miss World, Agbani Darego returns to the magazine covers this month with TW – with the theme ‘Sitting on top of the world. The fashion entrepreneur – who launched her denim line this year – covers the magazine’s Mother’s Day issue, which also features music diva and Nigerian... Read More

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March 6, 2013

Relax ‘n’ Vibe album features 2face, PSquare, Tiwa Savage (LISTEN)

by Rachel Ogbu From 2Face to Tiwa Savage, Arik Air has teamed up with iROKING to produce a soothing mixtape containing some of the most relaxing songs on the Nigerian music scene. The new mixtape, Relax’n’Vibe features 2Face, Waje, Tiwa Savage, Flavour and a few others. It’s just what the doctors would recommend if they were to give you a... Read More

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December 5, 2012

Giant of Africa: N9 billion spent annually to maintain Pres. Jonathan’s air fleet

by Akan Ido It has been revealed that about N9.08bn is being spent annually to maintain the Nigerian Presidential Air Fleet. Reports say the Presidential Air Fleet is the third largest fleet of aircraft in the country with a total of 10 aircraft. Only Arik Air and Aero Contractors have more aircraft in its fleet.... Read More

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November 18, 2012

TICKER: #AviationMadness: Arik flight nearly lands on ‘mad man’ who strayed onto airport runway

Arik Air flight nearly crushed a man in ragged clothes and dishevelled hair who stood few metres away from the touch down area at the domestic runway of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, known as Runway 18L about 4:30 pm last Tuesday. THISDAY learnt that another Arik Air flight bound for Uyo was waiting... Read More

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October 24, 2012

Report: SSS says man behind Arik scare is a mental patient (and insists he did not have a bomb)

by Rachel Ogbu Earlier we reported the State Security Services, SSS, took into custody a man, Aminu Galadima who scared passengers on an Arik Air flight to Abuja yesterday when he started acting weird, standing and shouting “God is great!” Passengers landed safely and the SSS, Ministry of Aviation and Arik in different statements Tuesday, dismissed rumours that the plane... Read More

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October 12, 2012

Hauwa Gambo: Of Omojuwa and those like him (YNaija FrontPage)

But, you see, unlike Omojuwa and his passionate young friends, they actually end up doing nothing. It’s all sound and fury, signifying nonsense, masking their own impotence. They are glad to point at his flaws and laugh at his errors, and then sit back, rubbing their bellies. On Sunday, he did it again: channeling... Read More

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October 2, 2012

Opinion: “My last words on the Arik Air and my iPad issue” – Omojuwa

My quest was never about hatred for anyone or any brand, it was about asking the system a question it was not used to being asked. Now that I have my answers, I have moved on. A lot has happened since the 16th of June 2012 when my iPad issue started. Yesterday, at the Lagos... Read More

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Some crazy people ranked Arik Air in their Airline Top 10

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Drama as Arik Air passengers protest hours of delay in Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)

Photos of passengers stranded at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (LOOK)

REVEALED: Why we shut Abuja airport – Oduah

Arik, Aero cancel all flights from Abuja as airport remains shut

When push comes to shove: WATCH Arik Air passengers fight to board the plane

Coming to America (again): 3 teenagers caught while attempting to stowaway on international flights (PICTURED)

Woman gives birth on board Arik flight to London, plane makes emergency landing

Arik stowaway finally returns home

Arik stowaway: Family, rights group appeal to DSS to release detained boy

Ochereome Nnanna: Arik stowaway, FAAN and what should have been

INCREDIBLE: Teenage boy stowed away in Arik flight to Lagos

Tragic: London passenger slumps and dies at Lagos Airport

Arik Air management confirm arrested drug traffickers are staff

Beautiful! Former Miss World, Agbani Darego is on May cover of TW magazine (LOOK)

Relax ‘n’ Vibe album features 2face, PSquare, Tiwa Savage (LISTEN)

Giant of Africa: N9 billion spent annually to maintain Pres. Jonathan’s air fleet

TICKER: #AviationMadness: Arik flight nearly lands on ‘mad man’ who strayed onto airport runway

Report: SSS says man behind Arik scare is a mental patient (and insists he did not have a bomb)

Hauwa Gambo: Of Omojuwa and those like him (YNaija FrontPage)

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