2 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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4 h. ago Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi

Tribune Online Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi Wuraola Oyewusi is a pharmacist-turned-data scientist and AI researcher/instructor. In this interview with MODUPE GEORGE, she shares how her passion for digital literacy moved her to break new grounds in teaching AI/tech terminologies in Yoruba, her native language, demystifying the complexity surrounding tech literacy. Excerpts: What inspired you to pioneer teaching AI, data science, and […] Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Airlines considering appointing Comfort Emmanson ambassador — Keyamo

By Seyi Babalola Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has stated that airline operators are considering naming Ms Comfort Emmanson, an embattled Ibom Air passenger, as an ambassador for excellent aviation passenger conduct. Keyamo announced this on Wednesday in a statement, emphasising that Emmanson’s position, as well as that of Fuji star […] The post Airlines considering appointing Comfort Emmanson ambassador — Keyamo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 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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8 h. ago Like KWAM 1, Airlines considering appointing Comfort Emmanson as ambassador — Keyamo

Tribune Online Like KWAM 1, Airlines considering appointing Comfort Emmanson as ambassador — Keyamo "It is not the first time it is happening in Nigeria and it will not be the last. Examples abound of such roles given to repentant persons by... Like KWAM 1, Airlines considering appointing Comfort Emmanson as ambassador — Keyamo Tribune Online

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8 h. ago KWAM 1: FG Has Lost Moral Right To Prosecute Unruly Passengers, Says Falana

He alleged that the government withdrew charges against Comfort Emmanson because of the refusal to charge KWAM 1 with appropriate criminal offences. The post KWAM 1: FG Has Lost Moral Right To Prosecute Unruly Passengers, Says Falana appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago FG Has Lost Moral Right To Prosecute Unruly Air Passengers, Says Falana

He alleged that the government withdrew charges against Comfort Emmanson because of the refusal to charge KWAM 1 with appropriate criminal offences. The post FG Has Lost Moral Right To Prosecute Unruly Air Passengers, Says Falana appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago KWAM 1’s Ambassadorial Role Voluntary, Not Paid For — Keyamo

He said the role was akin to 'community service,' contrary to the belief that the word ‘ambassador’ is "a big position that comes with the perquisites of office". The post KWAM 1’s Ambassadorial Role Voluntary, Not Paid For — Keyamo appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago FG Drops Case Against Comfort Emmanson, FAAN Rewards KWAM 1 As Ambassador; His Flight Ban, Captain’s Licence Withdrawal Cut To One Month

The Federal Government has dropped its criminal case against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, accused of unruly conduct on an Ibom Air flight, and has also reduced the flight ban placed on Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, announced the decisions on […] The post FG Drops Case Against Comfort Emmanson, FAAN Rewards KWAM 1 As Ambassador; His Flight Ban, Captain’s Licence Withdrawal Cut To One Month appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 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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17 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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18 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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18 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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18 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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18 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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19 h. ago FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison

Tribune Online FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison Tribune Online reports that KWAM 1 was added to a no-fly list and a six-month flight ban placed on him following an altercation with ValueJet staff over content of his flask suspected to be alcohol.  FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison Tribune Online

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31 h. ago ValueJet: IGP receives petition, orders probe into KWAM 1’s ‘unruly behaviour’

Tribune Online ValueJet: IGP receives petition, orders probe into KWAM 1’s ‘unruly behaviour’ The Nigeria Police Force High Command on Tuesday confirmed that it has received an official petition from the NCAA over an alleged incident involving KWAM 1... ValueJet: IGP receives petition, orders probe into KWAM 1’s ‘unruly behaviour’ Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Why Ibom Air passenger faced court, but Kwam 1 didn’t – NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified the circumstances that led to the prosecution of Comfort Emmanson, the female read more Why Ibom Air passenger faced court, but Kwam 1 didn’t – NCAA

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34 h. ago ValueJet vs Ibom Air incidents: LP faults female passenger’s unfair treatment, says KWAM 1 favoured

Tribune Online ValueJet vs Ibom Air incidents: LP faults female passenger’s unfair treatment, says KWAM 1 favoured The Labour Party said on Tuesday that the incidents involving ValueJet passenger K1 De Ultimate (Kwam 1) and Ibom Air passenger Ms Comfort Emmanson confirmed that Nigerian authorities treat the rich and the poor differently. ValueJet vs Ibom Air incidents: LP faults female passenger’s unfair treatment, says KWAM 1 favoured Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Why KWAM 1 wasn’t charged like Ibom Air passenger Emmanson — NCAA

By Seyi Babalola The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed why Comfort Emmanson, a female passenger who allegedly assaulted Ibom Air crew members, was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, while Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde, also known as Kwam 1, who reportedly disrupted a ValueJet flight in Abuja last week, did not face […] The post Why KWAM 1 wasn’t charged like Ibom Air passenger Emmanson — NCAA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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