Nigerian authorities release detained Russian made aircraft

by James Sambo The Federal Government has reportedly ordered the release of the arms-laden Russian Antonov aircraft intercepted on Saturday at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. The plane which was bound for Chad, had been detained by the Nigerian military for more than 48 hours. Although, it was recently stated by PR... Read More

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December 7, 2014

SNAPSHOT: This is the mystery Russian made aircraft seized in Kano

by James Sambo Following Nigerian Military’s seizure of a Russia-made Antonov plane heading for Chad Republic, it’s been revealed that the aircraft was loaded with two sport utility vehicles, choppers, AK 47 rifles, and other weapons. The plane, which had six crew members was intercepted between 9.00 am and 10.00 a.m. at the Mallam Aminu... Read More

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July 24, 2014

173 passengers escape death as plane catches fire at Kano Airport

by S’ola Filani 173 Turkish passengers escaped death by whiskers at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, on Wednesday night (11pm), when a Turkish Airline plane caught fire while fueling. It took the prompt intervention of the fire service at the airport to avert what could have been a major disaster. An airport personnel... Read More

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