Motorcycle popularly called Okada riders in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State have raised the alarm over alleged extortion and frequent harassment by fee collectors, warning that their livelihoods are under threat. The riders, who operate in Magboro, Mowe, Arepo, and neighbouring communities, appealed to the state government to intervene, claiming they are […]
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Comfort Emmanson. Photo: Comfort Emmanson / Instagram The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour aboard an Ibom Air flight, and reduced the flight ban imposed on Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1). Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus […]
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The Federal Government has announced plans to engage Fuji star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol, after the recent controversy over his conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus […]
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Owo Memorial Park On June 5, 2022, the ancient town of Owo, Ondo State, was thrown into mourning when gunmen attacked worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, leaving scores dead and many injured. Three years later, the grief still lingers — this time the ancient Owo town is enmeshed in controversy over the demolition of […]
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An Ogun State High Court on Tuesday issued an ex parte order barring Governor Dapo Abiodun or any official from the state government from tampering or demolishing the Asoludero Court, Sagamu GRA private residence of former governor of the state, Gbenga Daniel. The order also covered the Conference Hotels Limited and the annex also owned […]
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Wasiu Ayinde The police Inspector General, Mr Kayode Egbetokun has directed the investigation of Fuji music maestro, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Barrister popularly called KWAM1 or Ayinde Marshal over the Abuja Airport incident involving him and the crew of Valuejet airliner. Police spokesman, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, declared this in a statement dated 12 August, 2025, and […]
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Departed UNIMED registrar, Mr. Ezekiel Imole Adeniran invokes Coroner’s Law CJ appoints Chief Magistrate Ogunfuyi as coroner to lead inquest Family claims forced poisoning by assailants Ondo State Government has moved to probe the death in controversial circumstances, of the registrar of the state-owned University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, UNIMED, Mr. Ezekiel Imole Adeniran. Already,the […]
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The remand of female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting an Ibom Air cabin crew member and some security officers during a Uyo–Lagos flight on Sunday has triggered public outrage and accusations of selective justice. Viral videos captured Emmanson slapping and kicking airline and airport officials, including a female air hostess, […]
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Comfort Emmanson. Photo: Comfort Emmanson / Instagram A Civil Society Organisation, The Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development, has called for a thorough investigation into Ibom Air and regulatory authorities’ treatment of Ms Comfort Emmanson. In a statement issued on Monday by its Head of Office, Omoniyi Akingunola, the organisation also […]
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Ms. Comfort Emmanson. Credit: X The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria for their handling of the incident that involved Ms. Comfort Emmanson on an Ibom Air flight on August 10, 2025. In a press release signed by its president, Mazi Afam Osigwe and general secretary, Dr Mobolaji […]
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