The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has intensified health surveillance and screening measures across the Country’s International Airport following renewed concerns over the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease in parts of Central Africa. Global Mirror News reports that the authority said it had activated strict preventive protocols in collaboration with Health Agencies to prevent…
The Ogun State Government has dismissed as false a media report alleging that Saudi airline, Flynas, rejected the Gateway International Airport, Iperu, for the transportation of Ogun pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the government described the…
Grammy-nominated Nigerian artiste Davido has apologised to fans after missing a scheduled performance in Lagos, citing disruptions caused by aviation fuel shortages. Global Mirror News gathered that the singer, born David Adeleke, was billed to headline a show alongside Zlatan Ibile at a popular Lagos nightlife venue in Ikate Elegushi on Sunday, as part of…
By Kayode Akinmade Ogun State etched its name in Nigeria’s aviation history on Sunday May 3, 2026 night as the newly commissioned Gateway International Airport handled its first International flight, airlifting Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The milestone not only marked the commencement of Hajj operations in the state but…
The first batch of Muslim pilgrims from Ogun State has safely arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise, marking a historic milestone for the state’s aviation and pilgrimage operations. The pilgrims touched down at King Abdulaziz International Airport at about 4:15 a.m. (Nigerian time), following their departure from Gateway International…
As part of its commitment to enhancing connectivity and providing convenient travel options, Ogun State-owned airline, Gateway Air, has announced new flight operations covering major cities across Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement issued at the weekend by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade. According to…
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline and a leading carrier in West Africa, has announced plans to commence International flight operations from Gateway International Airport to London this summer. The Airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, disclosed this during an interview with journalists after inspecting the airport facilities alongside Dapo Abiodun. The visit followed the official…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Saturday praised Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for what they described as his bold transformation of Ogun State through major infrastructure projects, especially the newly inaugurated Gateway International Airport in Iperu-Ilishan. Global Mirror News gathered that President Tinubu commissioned the…
The Ogun State Government and Federal Security Agencies have stepped up coordination to ensure seamless Hajj flight operations at Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Remo, ahead of this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The commitment was reaffirmed on Monday during a strategic security meeting involving representatives of the State Government and key security and regulatory Agencies at…
The Gateway International Airport is moving closer to commencing International passenger operations as the Ogun State Government intensifies preparations to begin flights for the annual Hajj to the Saudi Arabia. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy by the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun to strengthen aviation infrastructure, stimulate economic growth and position the…
