FAAN issues eviction notice to tanker drivers, bus parks, others on Lagos Airport road
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued eviction notices to tanker drivers, commercial bus operators, and other occupants operating illegally along the Lagos Airport road. According to FAAN, the activities of these groups have caused serious traffic congestion, security concerns, and environmental issues around the airport corridor. The authority stressed that the Lagos […]
NAPTIP nabs five suspected Human traffickers at Abuja airport
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested five suspected human traffickers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The suspects were allegedly attempting to move young Nigerians out of the country under suspicious circumstances before security officials intercepted them. According to reports, the operation was part of NAPTIP’s intensified […]
Elderly passenger deplaned after he threatened to slap air hostess for trying to change his seat located close to the exit door
An elderly passenger was asked to leave a flight in Nigeria on August 27 after threatening to slap a flight attendant. The conflict began when the crew requested he move from a seat near the emergency exit. Michael Achimugu, spokesperson for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), shared the story online. He explained that the […]
“She should face the law, but she also needs mental treatment” – Comedian Bovi says Ibom Air passenger needs more than an arrest
Comedian Bovi has shared his opinion on the recent incident involving a passenger on an Ibom Air flight, pointing out that the issue goes beyond just legal punishment. The trouble started on a Uyo to Lagos flight when a woman refused to switch off her phone, slapped a flight attendant, and struggled with airport security […]
PRESS STATEMENT FROM IBOM AIR
Ibom Air released an official statement on August 11, 2025, addressing an incident involving a disruptive passenger on their flight from Uyo to Lagos that happened the day before. The airline confirmed that on Sunday, August 10, a passenger named Ms. Comfort Emmanson caused serious safety concerns during the flight. Before takeoff, Ms. Emmanson was […]
Ibom Air passenger slaps air hostess and gets viølent with Lagos airport officials
On Sunday, a female passenger on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos created a major disturbance at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The woman physically assaulted an air hostess during the flight and later got into a confrontation with airport security officers upon arrival. The situation escalated to the point where she was forcefully […]
Airport e-gates aided arrest of 10 wanted persons – Nigerian Govt
The Nigerian government has revealed that the e-gates installed at five of the country’s international airports have helped authorities arrest 10 wanted individuals. This was shared by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. The e-gates are part of an advanced border control system linked to data from […]
FAAN MD, Olubunmi Kuku, Issues Strict Directives to Security Heads at Lagos Airport
Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has taken a significant step to enhance security and streamline passenger experience at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. In a recent meeting with the heads of all security agencies at the airport, Kuku launched the “Operation Air Clean” initiative. The aim […]
Suspected Cable Thief Electrocuted at FAAN Powerhouse in Lagos Airport
Man, whose identity is still unknown, believed to be attempting to steal cables, was electrocuted inside the powerhouse at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The man, thought to be around middle age, allegedly tried to steal electrical cables and equipment from the FAAN powerhouse. He gained […]