Tag: #NigeriaAviation
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITHDRAWS COMPLAINT AGAINST COMFORT EMMANSON AFTER APOLOGY
The Federal Government has withdrawn the criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson following appeals from well-meaning individuals and her sincere remorse, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced. After giving her statement alongside her lawyer, Emmanson’s regret led to Ibom Air retracting charges, paving the way for her release from Kirikiri Prison this week. Keyamo also secured…
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NIPR AVIATION HUB LAUNCHES STRATEGY TO TACKLE UNRULY PASSENGERS
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Aviation Hub is teaming up with key aviation stakeholders like NCAA, FAAN, and the Ministry of Aviation to curb rising unruly passenger incidents that threaten safety and disrupt air travel. Chairman Basil Agboarumi says the plan focuses on extensive staff training in conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, and crisis…
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IBOM AIR MELTDOWN: WHEN SKY-HIGH TENSIONS HIT TURBULENCE
Ever boarded a flight thinking the real drama was in the movies, only to watch it unfold? Well, the skies over Nigeria just served us a front-row seat to one of the most unsettling air rage stories in recent memory. On August 10, 2025, what should have been a routine Uyo-to-Lagos hop turned into an…
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IBOM AIR DRAMA: WHEN FLIGHT MODE ISN’T JUST FOR PHONES
What should’ve been a smooth Uyo-to-Lagos flight on August 10 turned into a full-blown air rage saga. Ms. Comfort Emmanson refused to switch off her phone before takeoff, sparking a heated exchange. By landing, it had escalated — crew assaulted, a fire extinguisher allegedly wielded, security attacked. She was detained, charged, and banned for life.But…
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AVIATION UNIONS SUSPEND STRIKE UNTIL AUGUST 31ST, NEGOTIATIONS UNDERWAY
Aviation unions in Nigeria have paused their planned strike, originally set for August 11, giving room for further talks with the federal government. Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, praised the unions for this move, attributing the breakthrough to his strong relationship with labor leaders and expressing optimism for a lasting resolution to the sector’s long-standing…
