7 h. ago Court discharges Emmason, Ibom Air passenger, amid new developments

• KWAM 1 named aviation ambassador despite airport mess From Sola Ojo, Abuja An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court has struck out unruly behaviour and assault charges brought against an Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmason, following police’s withdrawal of the case. On August 11, Emmason was remanded in a correctional centre over a five-count charge of unruly […] The post Court discharges Emmason, Ibom Air passenger, amid new developments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ‘KWAM 1’s Airport Ambassador Role Community Service For Misconduct’, Says Keyamo

  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has defended the appointment of Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for airport security protocol. Keyamo stressed that the role is voluntary and comes with no perks, describing the position as “akin to community service” and not a […]

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19 h. ago FG names KWAM 1 airport security ambassador after flight ban review, stakeholders react

The Federal Government has appointed Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an airport security protocol. read more FG names KWAM 1 airport security ambassador after flight ban review, stakeholders react

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21 h. ago NCAA to reduce KWAM 1’s flight ban, engage singer as ambassador

The federal government has announced that the flight ban on Fuji star KWAM 1 will be reduced to one month and that he will be appointed as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol. The update was given by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following KWAM 1’s controversial conduct at the […] The post NCAA to reduce KWAM 1’s flight ban, engage singer as ambassador appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago FG To Appoint KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft

On 5 August 2025, viral footage showed KWAM 1 blocking a taxiing ValueJet aircraft, prompting criticism, a six-month NCAA flight ban, and a criminal complaint. The post FG To Appoint KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft-Blocking Incident appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago FG To Engage KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft

On 5 August 2025, viral footage showed KWAM 1 blocking a taxiing ValueJet aircraft, prompting criticism, a six-month NCAA flight ban, and a criminal complaint. The post FG To Engage KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft-Blocking Incident appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago Singer KWAM 1 Now Airport Secuirty Ambassador – Federal Gov’t

The Federal Government has appointed Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, as an Ambassador for proper airport security protocol. This followed the government’s decision to reduce the singer’s flight ban from six-month period to one month after a confrontation with a ValueJet flight crew at […]

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23 h. ago Airport incident: FG names KWAM 1 airport security protocol ambassador

Tribune Online Airport incident: FG names KWAM 1 airport security protocol ambassador Tribune Online reports that KWAM 1 was placed on a no-fly list after a dispute with ValueJet staff over the content of his flask, suspected to be alcohol... Airport incident: FG names KWAM 1 airport security protocol ambassador Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Portable Makes K1 Ultimate’s Airport Drama Into New Single ‘Plane Stopper’

Street musician, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus popularly known as Portable has released a new single titled: ‘Plane Stopper’ which was inspired by the airport incident involving Fuji music star, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known K1 De Ultimate’. Portable has consistently used scenarios like this to create video contents as Instagram teasers. The Zaa Zuh crooner, […]

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69 h. ago Lagos airport incident: Female passenger detained, may face flight ban

Tribune Online Lagos airport incident: Female passenger detained, may face flight ban "We operate under a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding physical assault or threats against airline crew members.  Lagos airport incident: Female passenger detained, may face flight ban Tribune Online

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3 d. ago NAAPE Appeals To NCAA For Fair Treatment Of Pilots Suspended Over KWAM 1 Abuja Airport Incident

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has appealed to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to review the suspension of a ValueJet pilot and her co-pilot following the recent tarmac disruption at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. NAAPE’s national president, Galadima Abednego, made the appeal in a statement on Saturday, urging the […] The post NAAPE Appeals To NCAA For Fair Treatment Of Pilots Suspended Over KWAM 1 Abuja Airport Incident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago K1’s fate hangs in the balance as Nigerians demand legal action despite apology

Tribune Online K1’s fate hangs in the balance as Nigerians demand legal action despite apology Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, may have tendered a public apology over his controversial airport incident, but the outcry surrounding him refuses to die down. While some voices are calling for calm and forgiveness, a louder section of Nigerians — including industry stakeholders — insists that mere contrition is […] K1’s fate hangs in the balance as Nigerians demand legal action despite apology Tribune Online

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4 d. ago KWAM 1 Apologises Over Abuja Airport Incident, Cites Medical Condition, Insists Flask Contained Only Water

Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has issued an apology over the incident that occurred at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The controversy began on August 5 after the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) alleged that the 68-year-old musician tried to board a […] The post KWAM 1 Apologises Over Abuja Airport Incident, Cites Medical Condition, Insists Flask Contained Only Water appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “In An Advanced Country, KWAM 1 Would’ve Been Detained” — VeryDarkMan On Singer’s Abuja Airport Drama

Nigerian social media activist Vincent Otse Martins, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has criticised fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, following a recent incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. KWAM 1 was seen standing directly in front of an aircraft, a move VeryDarkMan described as reckless and dangerous, putting both the musician […] The post “In An Advanced Country, KWAM 1 Would’ve Been Detained” — VeryDarkMan On Singer’s Abuja Airport Drama appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago No one is above the law: A call for accountability in the KWAM 1 airport incident

Introduction As the first Nigerian Professor of Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management, as well as the first professor of African read more No one is above the law: A call for accountability in the KWAM 1 airport incident

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5 d. ago UPDATED: ‘I Take Full Responsibility,’ KWAM 1 Apologises Over Abuja Airport Incident

The singer said he had been a good ambassador of the country "in very many ways, and therefore, "should not be found in such incidents". The post UPDATED: ‘I Take Full Responsibility,’ KWAM 1 Apologises Over Abuja Airport Incident appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago ‘KWAM1 Was Baited By Airline Staff’ — Patrick Doyle Speaks On Abuja Airport Controversy

Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has come to the defence of Fuji music legend K1 following his recent confrontation with officials of ValueJet airline at Abuja airport. The incident arose after Kwam1 was reportedly prevented from boarding a flight because of alcohol found in a flask he was carrying—an item prohibited by the airline’s regulations. Despite […] The post ‘KWAM1 Was Baited By Airline Staff’ — Patrick Doyle Speaks On Abuja Airport Controversy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘KWAM 1’s Abuja Airport Incident An Act Of Terrorism,’ Says Ex

Former Kogi State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Yakubu Muri Ajaka has condemned the recent incident involving popular fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde a.k.a. K1 De Ultimate, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Ajaka described the act as “an act of terrorism” that should not go unpunished. Ajaka, in a statement […]

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5 d. ago Abuja airport incident: KWAM 1 was wrongly accused — Daughter

Tribune Online Abuja airport incident: KWAM 1 was wrongly accused — Daughter “With the same flask, all of a sudden, everyone is pretending as if they don’t know he carries his water in his flask everywhere.” Abuja airport incident: KWAM 1 was wrongly accused — Daughter Tribune Online

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6 d. ago KWAM 1: Airport incident case of temporary loss of sanity on both sides – Keyamo

By John Ogunsemore Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN said the Abuja airport incident involving Fuji musician, KWAM 1 was a case of temporary loss of sanity and control on both sides which could have led to serious fatalities. Keyamo stated this in an X post on Thursday, shortly after the Nigeria […] The post KWAM 1: Airport incident case of temporary loss of sanity on both sides – Keyamo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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