Allen Onyema
Why many Nigerians won’t leave South Africa despite xenophobia
Two months after taking up the teaching job, what would seem like the first sign of xenophobia reared its head. The South African authorities came up with a law barring all foreigners from their education sector. “I had no option but to resort to buying and selling.”
Xenophobia: Returnees relive ordeal, demand revenge against South Africa
For the 187 Nigerians who returned home from South Africa on Wednesday, it is time to thank God for sparing their lives from the jaws of death impelled by xenophobic attacks in the rainbow country
Xenophobia: Senator Ubah lauds Air Peace, urges support for local investors
The Senator representing Anambra South in the National Assembly, Ifeanyi Ubah, has commended the Chairman of Air Peace Airlines, Allen Onyema, for his exceptional display of patriotism.
Xenophobia: Apostle Suleiman buys flight tickets for 20 Nigerians in South Africa
The Presiding Pastor, Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Auchi, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, says he is willing to assist in airlifting more Nigerians willing to return home from South Africa.
Xenophobia: Flight departs with 178 Nigerians
Prince Ben Okoli, President of Nigerian Citizen Association, South Africa, confirmed departure of the flight to our correspondent.
Xenophobia: Zimbabwe considers repatriation plan for affected citizens in South Africa – reports
The Zimbabwean government has become the second to announce the voluntary evacuation of some citizens from South Africa after two of their nationals died during xenophobic violence, media reports said on Wednesday.
First batch of Nigerians from South Africa hits Lagos 1pm today
The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa will arrive today (September 11) at 1pm at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA).
Xenophobia: First batch of 320 Nigerians to return on Wednesday – envoy
The Consul General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, Godwin Adama, has said that the first batch of the Nigerian returnees from South Africa would depart South Africa for Lagos on Wednesday.
Stranded Nigerians lack required papers to return home
Nigerians stranded in South Africa may have to wait longer before returning home, following the lack of traveling documents by most of them.
Xenophobia: Travel documents delay evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa
The planned evacuation of stranded Nigerians from South Africa offered by Nigeria’s foremost airline, Air Peace, which was slated for Friday might be delayed because most of the voluntary returnees do not have valid travel documents, it has been revealed.
Xenophobia: Air Peace’s evacuation plan suffers setback
The plan by the Air Peace Airline to evacuate Nigerians in South Africa from Sept. 6 suffered a setback as majority of those interested in the process have expired passports.
Air Peace warns Nigerians in South Africa against fraudsters
One of Nigeria’s major carriers, Air Peace, has warned citizens living in South Africa to be beware of scammers who are taking advantage of the xenophobic attacks by collecting money from Nigerians for their return to the country.
Ministry: Air Peace volunteers to evacuate Nigerians in South Africa
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Allen Onyema, has volunteered the airline to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa.
FAAN to close runway at Enugu airport August 24
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified airlines, passengers and all other stakeholders that the runway at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu will be closed for major repairs.
Air Peace boss wants Asaba Airport upgraded for Boeing 777
The Chairman of Air Peace Limited, Barr. Allen Onyema, has called on the management of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to approve the Asaba Airport to accommodate Boeing 777.
Bishop Kukah: Diversity is Nigeria’s greatest talent despite turbulent times
Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah has said that the greatest talent Nigeria had was her diversity but the challenge it also had was how to manage the diversity, a reason the country was living in turbulent times.
Allen Onyema: Nigeria doesn’t need foreign airline’s assistance to set up national carrier
Mr Allen Onyema, Chairman, Air Peace, says Nigeria does not need the assistance of any foreign airline to establish a new national carrier for the country.
Federal government defaults on VAT waiver for domestic airlines
More than one year after the pronouncement for Value Added Tax to be removed from air transport, the Federal Government has failed to implement the order.
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