Tag: Hadi Sirika
N2.7bn fraud case: How ex-minister Hadi Sirika split aviation contracts among family members
Hadi Sirika, being the first defendant, is standing trial alongside his daughter Fatima Hadi Sirika, son in law, Hamma Jalal…
‘N2b fraud’: EFCC raises more witnesses against ex-aviation minister Hadi Sirika, daughter
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, June 26, 2025 presented its 10th and 11th witnesses in continuation…
How ex-aviation minister Sirika awarded contract to unqualified company – Witness
The trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, continued on Monday, 27 January 2025, with the Fifth Prosecution Witness,…
How Sirika violated BPP law in award of Katsina airport contract – Witness
Odiniya made the revelation while testifying in the alleged N2.7 billion contract fraud against filed against Sirika alongside his daughter,…
BPP Director exposes how Hadi Sirka allegedly hijacked N2.7bn contract
Yusuf spoke when he appeared before the court as the 4th witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
19.4bn Fraud: “Not guilty my lord,” says Hadi Sirika
The two Sirikas and a company, Enginos Nigeria Limited, are facing an amended 10-count fraud charge before a High Court…
Just In: Ex minister, Sirika, daughter, son in-law granted bail
The immediate past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Abubakar Sirika; his daughter, Fatima and son-in-law, Jalal Sule Hamma were granted bail…
Ex-Aviation minister Hadi Sirika, others to be arraigned Thursday
Sirika was invited by the Abuja Zonal Command of the commission on the alleged contract malfeasance and was promptly interrogated…
EFCC arrests, grills ex-Minister Hadi Sirika over alleged N8bn fraud
Another source alleged that the N8,069,176,864.00 aviation ministry contract fraud was carried out in connivance with his younger brother, Abubakar,…
EFCC summons ex-Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika for questioning over Nigerian…
Nigeria Air: FG takes delivery of Boeing 737-8000 aircraft
According to him, the achievement is the fulfilment of the promise of President Muhammadu Buhari to revive the national carrier…
NASS directs Aviation Minister to halt planned demolition of aviation offices in Lagos
The directive is contained in a letter to the minister and signed by Clerk, Senate Committee on Aviation, Mrs Franca…
FG begins investigation into deadly Lagos train crash
Six people were killed and 79 others injured on Thursday in Ikeja area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria when a BRT…
Breaking: FG grants Lagos approval to build Lekki International Airport
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika officially handed the approval document to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the ongoing…
Emirate airlines offers to help Nigeria establish national carrier
Tim Clark said Emirates Airlines would be happy to help if assistance was requested of it in starting Nigeria’s national…
Nigeria approves N658m for sniffer dogs, N6.3B for Wachakal airport
In all, Sirika said FEC approved N16.6 billion for the execution of four projects by his ministry across the country.
Fact Check: Hadi Sirika claims Ethiopia earns its major income from Ethiopian Airline
Nigeria's minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika says Ethiopia relies mainly on its airlines as its major source of income. Is…
FG vows to recover N37bn debts owed by Bi-Courtney, others
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, says efforts have been intensified by the ministry to recover to over N37 billion…
Three training aircraft arrive for Nigerian Aviation College
Minister of Aviation,Hadi Sirika on Sunday disclosed that three training aircraft have arrived for the Aviation Training College, Zaria, Kaduna…
FG to construct 10 new airports – Sirika
The Federal Government says 10 new airports will be constructed across the country to boost civil aviation.
Breaking: UAE begins issuance of Visas to Nigerians Thursday
The United Arab Emirates, UAE, will begin issuance of Visas to Nigerians from Thursday, October 8, 2020.
Breaking: FG lifts suspension on Emirates Airline
The Federal Government on Wednesday lifted suspension placed on Emirates Airline from flying into Nigeria.
Hadi Sirika releases list of items that help fight COVID-19
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has released list of items that could help in fighting and defeating COVID-19 pandemic.
FG spent N10bn to rehabilitate Akanu Ibiam International Airport – Sirika
The Federal Government on Sunday reopened Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, runway to flight operations.
Countries that Nigerian travellers can go from 5 September
Nigerians have narrow choices of external destinations they can go when the authorities resume international flights on 5 September.
International flights: Nigeria will apply principle of reciprocity on EU countries
As Nigeria prepares to resume international flights, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, says the country will apply the principle…
Hadi Sirika announces start of international flights
Sen. Sirika Hadi, the federal minister for aviation has announced that international flights will resume in Nigeria by August 29.
Hadi Sirika intervenes in Bristow, pilots face-off
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika has intervened in the industrial action by the National Association of Air Pilots…
Nigerian govt extends closure of airspace, airports by 14 days
The Federal Government on Monday extended the closure of the nation's airspace and airports by another 14 days as Coronavirus…
FG bashes Wike for arresting Caverton Helicopters’ pilots
The Federal Government has bashed Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike for arresting two Caverton Helicopters' pilots and the passengers for…