The Hausas have been performing Kidan shantu since before they even come into contact with other people, making it an ancient tradition. The connection to people, however, has caused some alterations to the structure and flow of the Kidan shantu. Kidan shantu is...
Ebira pet names are for people whose partner is an Ebira person. Are you in a relationship and want to express romantic feelings for your significant other? You need to name your love. You want to be able to call them by name, and you want to be able to express your...
These romantic Hausa names are the best way to show your spouse how important they are to you in an endearing way. These names make your spouse know they matter and are very special to you. As a Northerner, how do you develop romantic Hausa names for your significant...
Southern Kaduna names are easy and simple to recall. Even though some names are just too complicated and difficult to pronounce, here are a few southern Kaduna names that are easy to remember. Kato AchigabaJanet DuniyaYohanna GagarauBintu MutuwaBala BwachatBakam Allah...
Kabo air was one of the Nigerian charter airline companies popular in the 90s to 2000s. The Kano-based airline which provided Hajj charter services is now largely forgotten. What happened?
Here is the genesis.
Kabo Air was established in February 1980 solely by Dr. Alhaji Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo, a Kano businessman, and started operations in April 1981. The first fleets the company started with were the Boeings OO-TEN and OO-TEO.
While the airline initially offered charter services to government officials, it stopped in 2002 to focus solely on Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia.
At a point, Kabo Air and its later competitor IRS Airlines dominated the northern aviation industry. The airline was at the peak of its power in 2002.
At a time, the Airline operated 47 planes in total including; 3 Boeing 737-200 (1983–1986), 11 Boeing 747-100 (1993–2003), and 9 Boeing 747-200 (1982–2008) amongst others.
While an industry giant, Kabo Airline had its fair share of mishaps.
The Airline had two planes written off between 1986-1991 because of accidents. Another plane was damaged due to a fire on the right wing, in 1992. In 2013, an Air Air Boeing 747-200 Hajj charter on behalf of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was refused permission to land in Saudi Arabia. This was because the aircraft at age 21 had violated the maximum 20 years limit set by the Saudi government.
While Kabo Airline originally operates charter services, it stopped focusing solely on Hajj operations. The Airline later received approval for international scheduled services to Rome, Nairobi, Dubai, and Jeddah.
The re-capitalization requirements set by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in 2007 hurt Kabo Air badly, even though they met the requirements.
This coupled with dwindling company finances and rising costs put the company in bad shape.
The final nail in the coffin came when In March 2017, Kabo Air was sealed by Nigerian authorities for failure to pay taxes of over 149 million Naira.
By 2019, Kabo Airline was listed amongst the Airlines with not-active, suspended, or expired Air Operator’s Certificates.
Thus came the sad end to what was once a towering giant.
Christian Hausa names are mostly names of prophets or their companions or Arabic-derived names pronounced and written in Hausa. There are also infrequent names that are from original Hebrew that are written in Hausa. Christians bear Muslim names that don’t have...
Have you ever wondered how to find a gender-neutral name for your baby? One of the many ways you can do that is to name your baby with unisex Hausa names. Some people might want to consider a unisex name for their baby. This does not necessarily mean that the name has...
Did you know that a NASA space station in Kano state in Nigeria was crucial to the success of the Apollo mission, the first mission which landed a human on the moon? Let me tell you how it happened. How NASA Space Station in Kano Helped the Apollo Mission In 1958 at...
Bakar Magana, known as Sarcasm in English, is a reply to a person's response to make them angry or upset. It is a type of verbal irony used when you are saying the opposite of what you mean to upset the person you are responding to. Just like karin magana, Bakar...
Kanuri people are one of the ethnic groups in North-East Nigeria, with a lot of cultural heritage and rich history. With an estimated 3 Million speakers in Nigeria alone, mostly in Borno and Yobe states, the Kanuri people are one of the largest ethnic groups in the...
Fulani names in Nigeria are very unique. From the female Fulani names to the Fulani male names, each has its own meaning. The Fulani are one of the cultures that have not abandoned their traditions just like the Hausas have their traditional Hausa names hence still...
Kube cap is amongst the several fashions adopted by northern Nigerians. This costume serves several functions, from protecting the wearer from the scorching sun to a display of wealth and affluence. Kube caps are among the most crucial regalia for men to beautify...
The Fulani dress styles are very beautiful and well-recognized, just like the Hausa royal attires. The Fulani culture itself is a well-known diverse and rich one. The Fulani are a member of a pastoral and nomadic people of mixed African and Mediterranean ancestry with...
The general metamorphosis of Polo in Northern Nigeria is as fascinating as the sport itself. It started as a sport only the elite male royals partook in. Now, a mark that any member of society can decide to participate in really talks about how polo has evolved and...
Egypt usually flashes people’s minds whenever they think about the word pyramid. But then, it will baffle you to learn that it wasn’t only Egyptians who were skilled when it comes to constructing pyramids. Countries like Sudan, Peru, Mexico, Spain, Rome, China et al,...
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