Author: Damilola Olufemi

A passenger Comfort Emmanson accused of attacking airline staff on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has been charged to court and remanded at Kirikiri correctional facility. The media adviser to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Tunde Moshood, confirmed the development in a post on X on Monday. “The more reason the flying public should be more careful, the unruly passenger on Uyo-Lagos bound Ibom Air, Miss Comfort Emmanson has been charged to court and she’s now cooling off in Kirikiri,” Moshood wrote. His statement came shortly after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) warned that…

Al Jazeera news platform says two of its correspondents, including prominent reporter Anas al-Sharif, and three cameramen were killed on Sunday in what it described as a targeted Israeli strike on a tent used by journalists in Gaza City. The Israeli military confirmed it carried out the attack, saying it specifically targeted al-Sharif, whom it accused of being “a terrorist” linked to Hamas. “A short while ago, in Gaza City, the IDF struck the terrorist Anas Al-Sharif, who posed as a journalist for the Al Jazeera network,” the military posted on Telegram, adding that he was “responsible for advancing rocket…

The aviation unions in Nigeria have announced the suspension of their planned nationwide strike, which was set to begin today. The unions, comprising the National Union of Air Transport Employees and all other aviation employees disclosed this in a joint statement deferring the strike action. The unions cited positive developments following interventions by the minister of aviation, Festus Keyamo, and other senior officials. Read also: Any airline that flies Kwam1 risks losing licence The minister of aviation, Festus Keyamo, in a tweet, on Sunday, confirmed the suspension of the planned strike. Why strike was suspended – Keyamo He disclosed the…

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mike Achimugu, has warned that preventing an aircraft from taking off can be classified as an act of terrorism. Speaking on Arise TV on Sunday about the recent altercation involving Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, Achimugu stressed that passengers must always show courtesy and follow instructions from airport officials. “Your first responsibility at the airport is respect and obey instructions from the officials on ground. The passenger (KWAM 1) has not done that,” he said. He emphasised that such conduct is…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Sunday reportedly carried out a raid at the Green Legacy Hotel, situated within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library premises in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The operation, conducted in the early hours of the day, according to sources, targeted a pool party where several young people suspected of engaging in internet fraud were present. Over 20 luxury cars and other valuables were allegedly seized during the exercise. The anti-graft agency has yet to issue an official statement on the incident. Managing Director of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Ventures, Vitalis Ortese, confirmed…

Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term. In a statement on Friday, Ambode dismissed reports linking him to a governorship ambition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing them as “false publications” aimed at causing distractions. “I wish to publicly reaffirm my absolute and unshakable loyalty to the APC, the party under which I had the privilege of serving Lagos State as governor in 2015, and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, my leader, mentor, and a tireless…

Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has passed away at the age of 78. His family, in a statement on Saturday, confirmed that the elder statesman died peacefully. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; Chief Audu Ogbeh. He passed away on the 9th of August 2025 at the fulfilled age of 78,” the statement read. Describing him as a man of “integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and community,” the family said they were “comforted by the many lives he touched and the example…

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, believes ex-President Goodluck Jonathan remains the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) strongest contender for the 2027 presidential election, calling on the party to do all it can to bring him back. “I think for PDP now they should try and woo him; he is their best bet. To me, he is their best bet. Anybody put forth by the PDP, Nigerians will support him,” Lamido said during Friday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today. Lamido hails Jonathan’s experience, governance skills He praised Jonathan as a leader with proven experience, strong governance skills, and the ability…

Popular Fuji star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, known as Kwam 1, has tendered an apology following the August 5, 2025 incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement personally signed on Friday, the veteran singer expressed regret over the controversy but insisted that the flask he carried that day contained only water, contrary to claims it held alcohol. “The incident that occurred at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was, to say the least, unfortunate. “Unknown to many, I suffer from chronic dehydration, and my doctor strongly advised that I remain constantly hydrated. This is…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is collaborating with the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) to ensure eligible inmates can exercise their right to vote. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this on Friday while hosting the Comptroller General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu reaffirmed the ruling of the Court of Appeal, which upheld the right of inmates to register and participate in elections. “We are aware that the right to vote is a human right which cannot be taken away from a citizen on account of time being served in a correctional facility,”…