39 h. 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

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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, […]

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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 […]

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2 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.

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2 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.

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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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

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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 – […]

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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

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3 w. ago Freed Passenger Comfort Emmanson Yet To Decide On Suing Ibom Air – Lawyer

Adefunke Maria condemned the treatment of her client by the airline's flight attendant who blocked her from disembarking upon arrival in Lagos from Akwa Ibom. The post Freed Passenger Comfort Emmanson Yet To Decide On Suing Ibom Air – Lawyer appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago “Always Wear Bra, Pants, Be Battle Ready” — Biodun Stephen Reacts To Viral Ibom Air Altercation

Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has urged young women to always wear underwear when in public spaces. Her guidance follows a recent viral incident involving a female passenger on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos. On August 10, videos went viral online showing passenger Comfort Emmanson engaged in a heated confrontation with flight attendants, […] The post “Always Wear Bra, Pants, Be Battle Ready” — Biodun Stephen Reacts To Viral Ibom Air Altercation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Stripped Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Emmason Breaks Silence After Release From Prison

  The Ibom Air passenger who was recently released from prison after an altercation with crew members, Comfort Emmanson has taken to social media to express gratitude to those who supported her. In a statement posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Emmanson (#soft_commy), expressed that she was still “in pains due to how I […]

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3 w. ago AON Considering Ambassadorial Role For Ibom Air Passenger, Says Keyamo

The minister said the operators were looking at the option of "using Ms. Comfort Emmanson, who has also shown remorse," as their "ambassador for good passenger conduct". The post AON Considering Ambassadorial Role For Ibom Air Passenger, Says Keyamo appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago ‘I am still in pain’, Ibom Air passenger Emmanson speaks after release

For the first time since her ordeal, the Ibom Air passenger who was recently released from custody, Comfort Emmanson, has read more ‘I am still in pain’, Ibom Air passenger Emmanson speaks after release

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3 w. ago ‘I’m in pain’, Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, speaks after release

Tribune Online ‘I’m in pain’, Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, speaks after release Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger involved in a viral dispute with airline staff, has spoken out after her release from ‘I’m in pain’, Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, speaks after release Tribune Online

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Comfort, Released From Prison

An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos State, on Wednesday, discharged Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly conduct and assault aboard the Uyo-Lagos flight, after prosecutors withdrew all charges. Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the five-count charge following a formal application by the prosecution to discontinue the matter. LEADERSHIP reports that the […]

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