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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10 h. 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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10 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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12 h. 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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13 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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14 h. 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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14 h. 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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15 h. 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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16 h. 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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16 h. ago Ikeja court dismisses case against Emmason, passenger accused of unruly conduct on Ibom Air flight

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday discharged Comfort Emmason of charges bordering on unruly behaviour and assaulting the flight crew read more Ikeja court dismisses case against Emmason, passenger accused of unruly conduct on Ibom Air flight

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17 h. ago UPDATED: Ibom Air Passenger Released From Kirikiri Correctional Centre

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, confirmed her release to Channels Television on Wednesday. The post UPDATED: Ibom Air Passenger Released From Kirikiri Correctional Centre appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released

By Seyi Babalola An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday,  discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air aircraft. Following the police’s formal withdrawal of the case, Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami dismissed the five-count charges against Emmanson. The charges said that Emmanson disrupted the peace on […] The post Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges

Comfort Emmanson, a passenger charged with unruly conduct and assault on an Ibom Air flight, was discharged on Wednesday by an Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State. Following the police’s withdrawal of the five charges against her, Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami discharged Emmason. Earlier, Festus Keyamo (SAN), the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, […] The post Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago JUST IN: Court discharges Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson

Tribune Online JUST IN: Court discharges Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the case following the withdrawal of the five-count charge earlier filed against her by the police. JUST IN: Court discharges Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Comfort Emmanson: New twist as Ibom Air passenger may be compensated

Tribune Online Comfort Emmanson: New twist as Ibom Air passenger may be compensated As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the airline and regulatory authorities will respond to the new evidence.... Comfort Emmanson: New twist as Ibom Air passenger may be compensated Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Authorities withdraw criminal case against Ibom Air passenger, reduce KWAM1’s flight ban to one month

The Federal Government says it has withdrawn all criminal complaint against Comfort Emmanson, the passenger involved in an unruly incident read more Authorities withdraw criminal case against Ibom Air passenger, reduce KWAM1’s flight ban to one month

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24 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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25 h. ago BREAKING: FG orders Ibom Air to withdraw charges against ‘unruly’ passenger

Tribune Online BREAKING: FG orders Ibom Air to withdraw charges against ‘unruly’ passenger The minister disclosed that after Ibom Air withdraws its complaint, the Airport Command of the Nigeria Police and the prosecuting team would take immediate... BREAKING: FG orders Ibom Air to withdraw charges against ‘unruly’ passenger Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Ibom Air saga: NBA rejects passenger’s life ban, Obi furious

By Chinelo Obogo and Godwin Tsa Abuja Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has slammed the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) for imposing a ‘No Fly’ life ban on an Ibom Air passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, for unruly behaviour. Similarly, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) condemned both the Ibom Air and the AON, describing their […] The post Ibom Air saga: NBA rejects passenger’s life ban, Obi furious appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Mary Njoku Condemns Ibom Air For Stripping Passenger Naked, Sharing Footage Online

Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has condemned the way Comfort Emmanson, a female passenger who was removed from an Ibom Air flight, was treated, calling it a serious violation of her dignity. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Njoku acknowledged that removing the passenger from the flight might have been justified but strongly criticized the alleged […] The post Mary Njoku Condemns Ibom Air For Stripping Passenger Naked, Sharing Footage Online appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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