5 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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6 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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6 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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7 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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8 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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13 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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14 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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18 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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26 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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28 h. ago Ibom Air saga: Obi, NBA slam AON for imposing life ban on passenger

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. Obi said on his X handle on Tuesday that the poor must not […] The post Ibom Air saga: Obi, NBA slam AON for imposing life ban on passenger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Ibom Air: NCAA breaks silence over ‘unruly’ passenger’s Court case

Tribune Online Ibom Air: NCAA breaks silence over ‘unruly’ passenger’s Court case He stressed that both incidents reveal gaps in the aviation system, saying Ibom Air: NCAA breaks silence over ‘unruly’ passenger’s Court case Tribune Online

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33 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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33 h. ago ‘Why Stripped Ibom Air Passenger Was Remanded But KWAM 1 Escaped Court Action,’ NCAA Explains

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has explained why Comfort Emmanson, the female Ibom Air passenger who had an altercation with crew members was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre while Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, who was in a similar situation, does not face court action. LEADERSHIP recalls that […]

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35 h. ago ‘Obey Cabin Crew Instructions,’ NCAA Tells Passengers Amid KWAM 1, Ibom Air Incidents

While clarifying that the NCAA does not have the power to prosecute, Achimugu noted that airlines reserve the right to blacklist any passenger deemed a risk. The post ‘Obey Cabin Crew Instructions,’ NCAA Tells Passengers Amid KWAM 1, Ibom Air Incidents appeared first on Channels Television.

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36 h. ago Why ‘unruly’ Ibom Air passenger’s case is different from KWAM 1’s — NCAA

Tribune Online Why ‘unruly’ Ibom Air passenger’s case is different from KWAM 1’s — NCAA He further explained that while Ibom Air quickly charged Emmanson to court, ValueJet took... Why ‘unruly’ Ibom Air passenger’s case is different from KWAM 1’s — NCAA Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Ibom Air saga: FAAN reviews protocols around prosecuting unruly passengers

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is reviewing its protocols for restraining and prosecuting passengers, in line read more Ibom Air saga: FAAN reviews protocols around prosecuting unruly passengers

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48 h. ago FG to punish Ibom Air official who released ‘unruly’ passenger’s indecent video

Tribune Online FG to punish Ibom Air official who released ‘unruly’ passenger’s indecent video Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has condemned the behavior of Ms. Comfort Emmanson, a passenger on Ibom Air flight Q153 from Uyo to Lagos, who physically assaulted flight crew and ground staff on August 10, 2025 but has promised to punish the airline’s official who released the viral video to the public.    The Minister however said that he has directed sanctions against Ibom Air officials who released a video containing indecent exposure of the passenger, emphasizing the importance of respecting the dignity of individuals, particularly women.   "We will not fold our arms and tolerate the debasing of womanhood, " he stated   ALSO READ: Ibom Air: FG condemns video leak showing ‘unruly’ passenger’s sensitive parts, orders sanctions   Keyamo said he has also directed Ibom Air to retrain staff in public relations and handling explosive situations, while a joint security meeting will be held ne...

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48 h. ago Ibom Air: Keyamo Confirms Indefinite Flight Ban On Unruly Passenger

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo on Monday confirmed the indefinite local and foreign flight ban imposed on Comfort Emmanson, a passenger on Ibom Air, over unruly behaviour. The minister also condemned the release of indecent footage showing Emmanson during her encounter with the airline. Keyamo directed that whoever released that part of […]

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50 h. ago Ibom Air: FG condemns video leak showing ‘unruly’ passenger’s sensitive parts, orders sanctions

Tribune Online Ibom Air: FG condemns video leak showing ‘unruly’ passenger’s sensitive parts, orders sanctions "We will not fold our arms and tolerate the debasing of womanhood. I have therefore directed that whoever RELEASED that part of the video containing the indecent exposure... Ibom Air: FG condemns video leak showing ‘unruly’ passenger’s sensitive parts, orders sanctions Tribune Online

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54 h. ago AON places ‘no fly’ life ban on Ibom Air passenger Emmanson for unruly behaviour

By Chinelo Obogo   The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has placed a life ban on Comfort Emmanson from flying any of its member airlines both domestically and internationally. Reacting to an incident where a passenger who was later identified as Ms Emmanson was seen onboard Ibom Air assaulting crew members, AON’s spokesperson, Prof. Obiora […] The post AON places ‘no fly’ life ban on Ibom Air passenger Emmanson for unruly behaviour appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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