Category: Aviation

EFCC Arraigns Austrian National for Failing to Declare $800,575 and €651,505 at Lagos Airport

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned an Austrian national, Kavlak Onal, for allegedly failing to declare large sums of foreign currency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Onal was arraigned on Friday, January 9, 2026, before Justice Yelim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, by the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Okotie Eboh. According to the anti-graft agency, the defendant was intercepted on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, while attempting to board an Emirates Airline flight to Dubai. EFCC stated that Onal…

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Nigerian Brand Influencer Lazywrita Dies, Leaves Emotional Final Instagram Message

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Nigerian brand strategist, influencer and author, Anda Damisa Paul, popularly known as Lazywrita, has died, sources close to him have confirmed. Details surrounding his death remain unclear. However, friends disclosed that a scheduled Instagram post published on December 29, 2025, suggested his passing may have been connected to emotional distress following a failed relationship. According to the sources, Damisa reportedly died several days before the post went live, having programmed it in advance to announce his death. In the message, Lazywrita wrote: “Don’t cry for me please o… I lived…

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VDM, Mr. Jollof exchange blows inside aircraft 

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There was drama aboard an Abuja-bound United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) flight yesterday after social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, widely called Mr Jollof, engaged in a physical fight that left passengers stunned. A video circulating online shows the confrontation beginning as a heated verbal exchange before quickly escalating into a violent scuffle inside the aircraft. Cabin crew and alarmed passengers scrambled to intervene as the pair traded blows. The clash occurred on the airline’s Asaba flight. Both men were immediately deboarded in…

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Fidelity Bank Commends Air Peace for Successful Inaugural Heathrow Flight

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has commended Air Peace for its historic inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow, describing the milestone as a bold testament to Nigerian excellence in global aviation. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON in a statement issued following the launch, praised Air Peace for its resilience and vision. The MD noted that the airline’s expansion into the prestigious Heathrow route reflects the strength of indigenous enterprise and the growing confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector. “We…

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Vegetarian meal: Qatar Airways Faces Lawsuit Over Passenger’s Death

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Qatar Airways is facing a wrongful death lawsuit after an 85-year-old passenger, Dr. Asoka Jayaweera, reportedly died following a choking incident on board one of its flights. According to court filings in California, the retired cardiologist and lifelong vegetarian had pre-ordered a vegetarian meal for his long-haul flight from Los Angeles to Colombo, Sri Lanka, with a stopover in Doha. However, the lawsuit claims the airline failed to provide the requested meal and instead offered him a standard dish containing meat, instructing him to “eat around” it. While attempting to…

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K1 De Ultimate Named Aviation Security Ambassador After Airport Incident

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Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has been appointed as an ambassador for aviation security following a recent controversy at a Nigerian airport. The appointment, announced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Tuesday, comes weeks after the singer was involved in a heated exchange with security personnel during boarding procedures. FAAN said the move was aimed at fostering mutual respect between aviation staff and VIP passengers, while also leveraging K1’s influence to promote adherence to airport security protocols. The singer pledged…

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Ibom Air Passenger Comfort Emmanson Freed From Prison, Gains Celebrity Status, Plans Vacation

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Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger whose recent arrest and detention sparked nationwide debate, has regained her freedom — and quickly found herself in the public spotlight. Emmanson, who goes by #soft_commy on Instagram, took to the social media platform on Wednesday to thank supporters for their prayers and solidarity during her ordeal. “I’ve been released from the prison, but I’m still in pains due to how I was treated,” she wrote. “I just need some rest and medical treatment before I give out my own version of the event.…

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Ibom Air Passenger Remanded in Kirikiri for Attacking Crew

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An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of an Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting crew members on board a Uyo–Lagos flight. The incident occurred on August 10, 2025, after Emmanson reportedly refused repeated instructions to switch off her mobile phone before take-off. She allegedly complied only after the pilot intervened with the assistance of another passenger. Upon arrival in Lagos, the suspect is said to have physically attacked the flight purser and another crew member, stepping on and slapping them, striking…

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Airport incident: K1 De Ultimate Tenders Apology to Nigerians and Authorities

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<a Fuji Czar, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate, has explained his reasons for trying to board aircraft with a drinking flask that sparked controversy, as well as apologized for the altercation. In his press statement, he wrote: “The incident that occurred at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on August 5, 2025, involving my humble self and ValueJet Airline, was to say the least, unfortunate. “Unknown to many, I suffer from chronic dehydration, and my doctor strongly advised that I remain constantly…

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ValueJet Pilot details her altercation with K1 De Ultimate at Abuja Airport

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The suspended captain of ValueJet Airline, Oluranti Ogoyi, has given a detailed account of the incident involving Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Captain Ogoyi, along with her co-pilot, Flight Officer Ivan Oloba, was suspended by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for breaching safety protocols. The NCAA has also barred K1 from flying in Nigeria for six months. In a written statement, Capt. Ogoyi said boarding for the Abuja–Lagos flight commenced on schedule at 8:10 a.m.,…

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