57 h. ago LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways, many passengers injured

By Steve Agbota Many passengers were injured and scampered for safety in the early hour of Thursday morning when a LagFerry boat, “Igbega Eko,” suddenly exploded and burst into flames while en route to Victoria Island. Confirming the fire incident to newsmen, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) said that its officers were on the […] The post LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways, many passengers injured appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Many passengers injured as LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways

Tribune Online Many passengers injured as LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways Many passengers were injured and scampered for safety when a LagFerry boat, Igbega Eko,” suddenly exploded and burst into flames while en route to Victoria Island. Confirming the fire incident to the Tribune Online on Thursday morning, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) said that its officers were on the ground to ensure that the […] Many passengers injured as LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways Tribune Online

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60 h. ago Lokpobiri vows strong support for indigenous players in oil and gas

By Seyi Babalola During a facility tour of Caverton’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and Training Centre at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, emphasized the critical role of strong support services in the oil and gas sector, particularly as the industry navigates substantial divestment. This […] The post Lokpobiri vows strong support for indigenous players in oil and gas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Suspect Arrested With $578,000 At Lagos Airport Collapses In Court

A suspected businessman, identified as Okorie Sunday, who was arrested on 19, 3,2025 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State, with $578,000 in cash suddenly collapsed in court during his trial. It was gathered that Mr. Okorie appeared before the Federal High Court on Wednesday, where his trial had begun earlier in the […] The post Suspect Arrested With $578,000 At Lagos Airport Collapses In Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC arraigns Okorie Sunday over $578,000 money laundering charge

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Okotie Eboh, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, arraigned a suspect, Okorie Sylvernus Sunday, arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) with $578,000. According to the Head of Media […] The post EFCC arraigns Okorie Sunday over $578,000 money laundering charge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Delta Air Line apologises to maltreated Nigerian passenger, meets NCAA

Delta Air Lines has apologised to a Nigeria passenger delayed and also made to sleep over at the airport on an uncomfortable chair. The PUNCH had reported how a Nigeria passenger was delayed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, causing him to miss his connecting flight in Atlanta. Despite being rescheduled for another Read More

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1 week ago NCAA faults Delta Air Lines delay, maltreatment of passenger

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has criticised Delta Air Lines for allegedly delaying a Nigerian passenger and subjecting them to poor treatment. The passenger was reportedly delayed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, causing them to miss a connecting flight in Atlanta. Despite being rescheduled for another flight with a nearly seven-hour wait, Read More

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1 week ago EFCC Begins Investigation Of Lagos Suspect Arrested with $578,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into Okorie Sunday, who was arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos with $578,000. Sunday was apprehended, after arriving from Johannesburg, South Africa. He initially declared $279,000 but a search revealed an additional $299,000 hidden in various packages. Authorities also found €100 and […] The post EFCC Begins Investigation Of Lagos Suspect Arrested with $578,000 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan

Tribune Online Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan Senator Teslim Folarin, the 2023 Oyo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a host of dignitaries to receive the late lawmaker’s body at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in the early hours of Friday. Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Inside Lagos airports where racketeering threatens passenger safety

From ticket racketeering to sale of fake yellow cards, Nigerian airports have become ideal places for all forms of illegal read more Inside Lagos airports where racketeering threatens passenger safety

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2 w. ago NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Wrapped In Shoes, Prayer Beads Bound For Holy Land

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted cocaine concealed in prayer beads and locally made shoes. It was gathered that two suspects were arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos State while attempting to smuggle the illicit substances into Holy Land. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that one of the arrested individuals, […] The post NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Wrapped In Shoes, Prayer Beads Bound For Holy Land appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDLEA intercepts cocaine, opioid shipments bound for US, Saudi Arabia, others

Tribune Online NDLEA intercepts cocaine, opioid shipments bound for US, Saudi Arabia, others At the export shed of the Lagos airport, Babafemi said officers of the Agency, on 11th March arrested a 60-year-old suspect, Yahaya Fatai Ayinla, while attempting to ship a cargo containing cloths used to conceal 400grams of skunk going to New York, United States of America. NDLEA intercepts cocaine, opioid shipments bound for US, Saudi Arabia, others Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ASCSN clarifies leadership status, refutes opposition’s claims

Tribune Online ASCSN clarifies leadership status, refutes opposition’s claims According to him, the election that enthroned Mohammed took place at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, following the expiration of the tenure of the previous Central Working Committee (CWC) members on 29 July 2024. ASCSN clarifies leadership status, refutes opposition’s claims Tribune Online

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