Airport Reporters

 SUSPECTED DRUG BARON ABANDONS 498KG CANNABIS IN EDO SHRINE  A suspected drug baron has reportedly abandoned four hundred and ninety-eight kilograms (498kg) of dried weeds that tested positive for skunk cannabis inside a shrine in Edo State..  The Edo State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, said that narcotic agents recovered the illicit drugs abandoned by some members of the drug syndicate operating in the Owan East Local Government Area. The seizure was made while acting on a credible intelligence report that led to a coordinated raid at Igwe Community on 22 May 2026. The operation led to the recovery of 59 bags of skunk cannabis weighing 489 kilograms, as well as 9 kilograms of cannabis seeds.  The exhibits were found abandoned by the prime suspect, a notorious drug baron known as Asrenre, who is at large inside a shrine. Although there was resistance from some youth members of the communit...

 Air Peace Gets a Heroic Welcome into the Caribbean. The Government of Barbados, with the support of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), formally welcomed Air Peace at a high-level forum and media launch held at the Indigo Hotel in Barbados, following the airline’s inaugural commercial flight from Lagos to Barbados on May 24, 2026. The forum brought together senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, tourism executives, airline delegates, members of the media and key stakeholders, reflecting growing institutional support for enhanced connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean. Among the dignitaries in attendance were The Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill, Minister of Tourism and International Transport; Senator The Hon. Shane Archer, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Youth and Culture; Ambassador David Commissiong, Ambassador to CARICOM; Her Excellency Juliet Sutherland-Bynoe, High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia; Xiom...

 WIFE OF SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICKER SUBMITS FAKE DEATH AFFIDAVIT IN COURT The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, has re-arrested and brought before the Federal High Court in Benin City a suspected drug trafficker, Ibrahim Yusuf Lawal, 50 years old, who had earlier jumped bail and whose wife fraudulently submitted an affidavit claiming he had died while they were living together at Iruvucheba, Okene, Kogi State. NDLEA Edo State commander, Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju PhD, disclosed that Lawal was originally arrested on February 5, 2022, at Ugbekun Junction, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, while transporting various quantities of psychotropic substances. He was found in possession of 0.257kg of Lexotan, 1kg of Diazepam, and 5.4kg of Phenobarbital, all concealed in a white Toyota bus with registration number Abuja BWR401XC. Ibrahim was subsequently charged on a three-count charge of unlawful transportation of controlled substanc...

 AIR PEACE EXPANDS FLEET WITH BOEING 737-800 ACQUISITION As part of its strategic drive to meet rising passenger demand across domestic and regional markets, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has taken delivery of another Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, further strengthening its operational capacity and network expansion efforts. The newly acquired aircraft, with registration number 5N-CGD, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Sunday, May 24, 2026, marking another significant milestone in the airline’s continuous fleet growth and modernization programme. Configured with 189 Economy Class seats, the Boeing 737-800 NG is designed to deliver enhanced passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and scheduling flexibility across both domestic and regional routes. The aircraft features a spacious cabin layout, generous overhead storage, advanced avionics, modern safety systems, and fuel-efficient engines, making it one of the w...

 Air Peace Strengthens Africa-Caribbean Connectivity with Direct Barbados Service In a major step toward advancing air connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has successfully operated its first scheduled commercial flight from Lagos to Barbados, marking the launch of a direct air service designed to simplify travel between both regions. The historic flight was operated on the carrier's luxurious Boeing 777 aircraft on 24 May 2026,  and it departed Lagos with over 284 passengers on board, underscoring the growing demand for more seamless travel options between Nigeria and the Caribbean. Among the dignitaries and notable personalities on the flight were Air Peace Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Nowel Ngala; the High Commissioner of Barbados to Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia, Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland; renowned Nigerian actress, Temitope Olowoniyan; alongside other airline delegates and passengers. Beyond the launch of a new...

  FAAN ENGAGES INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES ASSOCIATION TO STRENGTHEN PROTOCOL SERVICES .....IMPROVE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE As part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and improve service delivery, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, on Thursday, 21 May 2026, met with members of the International Airlines Association of Nigeria (IAAN) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The meeting was a lively interactive session that provided both parties with the opportunity to discuss issues of mutual benefit. At the engagement, Mr. Agbebire stated that the session was aimed at fostering a stronger working relationship between the Department of Protocol and Passages, and airline operators, while also providing an opportunity to listen to some of the challenges of the airlines. In response, the airline representatives raised a number of operational concerns, including inadequate signage related to the ongoing landside construction works, insuf...