3 d. ago NCAA orders Ibom Air to compensate passengers after flight cancellation over a technical fault

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed Ibom Air to compensate passengers affected by the cancellation of a scheduled read more NCAA orders Ibom Air to compensate passengers after flight cancellation over a technical fault

Politics

1 week ago Gov Eno Pledges More Funding As Ibom Air Gets 35 Cadet Pilots

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has received 35 indigenous  Ibom Air cadet pilots and engineers who recently graduated from the Airbus Flight Academy, Toulouse, France and Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy, and pledged more funding to sustain the biggest indigenous firm. Receiving the young cadets accompanied by the Board and Management of Ibom Air, […]

Politics

2 w. ago Airport Saga: Gov Eno Sues For Peace, Pledges Support For Ibom Air, Emmanson

In the face of the ongoing feud between passenger Comfort Emmanson and the IbomAir management over alleged security breach and attendant melee at the Lagos Airport, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has sued for peace among the parties, pointing out that the two parties at the centre of the dispute remain citizens of […]

Politics

2 w. ago New Details Emerge as NCAA Probes Ibom Air Passenger Stripping Case

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revealed that its investigation into the incident involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger who was stripped at Lagos airport following a heated altercation with a flight attendant, has uncovered new information. The authority plans to release a preliminary report in the coming days. According to LEADERSHIP, […]

Politics

2 w. ago Fresh Facts Emerge As NCAA Meet Emmanson, Ibom Air Cabin Crew In Lagos

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Thursday, said new information has emerged after interrogating Ms Comfort Emmanson, a passenger of Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, engaged in a fight wit Ibom Air cabin crew members after a heated altercation with the airline’s air hostess. LEADERSHIP reports that on Wednesday, the NCAA team […]

Politics

2 w. ago Airport Saga: Emmanson Absent As NCAA Meets AVSEC, Ibom Air Cabin Crew

The passenger at the centre of the recent Lagos Airport incident involving Ibom Air, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, failed to attend a scheduled meeting with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday. The meeting, which was part of the ongoing investigation into the August 10, 2025 incident aboard the Ibom Air flight from Uyo-Lagos, held […]

Politics

3 w. ago JUST IN: Passengers Must Switch Off Phones During Flights — NCAA 

The directive by the civil aviation regulator follows recent controversial brawl that involved a passenger Comfort Emmanson and an Ibom Air flight attendant. The post JUST IN: Passengers Must Switch Off Phones During Flights — NCAA  appeared first on Channels Television.

Politics

3 w. ago NCAA summons Ibom Air cabin crew, Emmanson for investigation

Tribune Online NCAA summons Ibom Air cabin crew, Emmanson for investigation This comes a few days after Emmanson threatened to drag the federal government, aviation regulators, and other parties involved in the incident to court... NCAA summons Ibom Air cabin crew, Emmanson for investigation Tribune Online

Politics

3 w. ago NCAA Summons Cabin Crew, Emmanson For Investigation Over Ibom Air Incident

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invitated Ms. Comfort Emmanson and the Ibom Air cabin crew members for continued investigation over the August 10, 2025 incident aboard the airline’s Uyo-Lagos flight. LEADERSHIP reports that Ms Emmanson was accused of being unruly on the flight, thereby leading to her being banned for life by the […]

Politics

3 w. ago My ordeal was not political, I’ve been victimised – Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson

The Ibom Air passenger involved in the recent controversy, Comfort Emmanson, has shared her side of the story following her arrest and release. Speaking via a video posted on her Instagram page on Sunday, Emmanson thanked those who stood by her during what she said was a “traumatic” ordeal. She stated that contrary to the […] The post My ordeal was not political, I’ve been victimised – Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 w. ago “I Can’t Eat, They Exposed My Child’s Body To The World, Compensation Must Be Paid” — Father Of Viral Ibom Air Passenger Speaks

Godwin Emmanson, father of viral Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson, has demanded compensation following the public humiliation of his daughter during a flight from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025. The incident reportedly began when Comfort allegedly refused to turn off her cellphone before takeoff, a standard aviation safety requirement. Upon arrival in Lagos, […] The post “I Can’t Eat, They Exposed My Child’s Body To The World, Compensation Must Be Paid” — Father Of Viral Ibom Air Passenger Speaks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

3 w. ago How weak sanctions on Ibom Air incident fuelled repeat misconduct on Enugu Air

A passenger brazenly defied repeated instructions to switch off his mobile phone during takeoff, echoing the infamous Ibom Air drama.  read more How weak sanctions on Ibom Air incident fuelled repeat misconduct on Enugu Air

Politics

3 w. ago Ibom Air Passenger Comfort Emmanson Apologises Over Airport Saga, Demands Justice

Comfort Emmanson, the passenger at the centre of the high-profile altercation with Ibom Air crew, has publicly apologised while also demanding accountability and respect for passenger dignity in Nigerian aviation. In a statement, Emmanson acknowledged that she could have handled herself better during the August 10 incident aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to […]

Politics

3 w. ago Ibom Air Incident: FAAN Denies Initial Involvement In Passenger Confrontation

The Federal Airports Authority Of Nigeria (FAAN) Has Disclaimed Any Involvement In The Initial Handling Of The Incident Which Took place Between A Female Passenger, Comfort Emmanson, And Ibom Air Staff At The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), Lagos, On Sunday. In A Statement Issued On Friday, FAAN Clarified That Its Aviation Security Personnel […] The post Ibom Air Incident: FAAN Denies Initial Involvement In Passenger Confrontation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

3 w. ago FAAN distances self from initial response to Emmanson’s Ibom Air incident

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified its role in the incident involving a passenger of Ibom Air, read more FAAN distances self from initial response to Emmanson’s Ibom Air incident

Politics

3 w. ago Eyewitness Narrates What Transpired Between Ibom Air Passenger Comfort Emmanson, Cabin Crew

David Ogede, a lawyer and passenger on the Ibom Air Uyo-Lagos flight involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson, has given a detailed eyewitness account of the events that led to the violent conduct of Emmanson and her forceful ejection by the flight crew and other aviation workers. Speaking on Channels TV’s breakfast show – Morning Brief – […]

Politics

3 w. ago Ibom Air Saga: Airline Operators Remove Comfort Emmanson From No

Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has formally lifted the no-flight ban initially imposed on Ibom Airline passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, over unruly and violent conduct on the aircraft the the weekend. The operators, in a statement by their Public Relations Officer, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, said the lifting of the ban was necessitated by the intervention […]

Politics

3 w. ago Ibom Air Hostess Threatened To Deal With Comfort Emmanson During Flight — Eyewitness

The eyewitness said he sat directly beside Comfort Emmanson on the Uyo-Lagos flight and saw “everything that transpired” on the aircraft. The post Ibom Air Hostess Threatened To Deal With Comfort Emmanson During Flight — Eyewitness appeared first on Channels Television.

Politics

3 w. ago Airline operators lift life ban placed on Emmanson, alleged unruly Ibom Air passenger

Consequent upon the intervention of Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development and appeal to lift the life-time read more Airline operators lift life ban placed on Emmanson, alleged unruly Ibom Air passenger

Politics

3 w. ago Ibom Air: Delta gov’s aide offers Emmanson N500,000 job, luxury trip

Tribune Online Ibom Air: Delta gov’s aide offers Emmanson N500,000 job, luxury trip Senior Special Assistant on Media to Delta Governor, Ossai Ovie Success, has pledged a paid job and an all-expenses-paid trip to Ibom Air: Delta gov’s aide offers Emmanson N500,000 job, luxury trip Tribune Online

Politics