Airport Reporters

  United Nigeria Airlines crew commended for professionalism during unruly passenger incident A cabin crew member of United Nigeria Airlines, Francisca Ogbuagu, has been commended for her composure and professionalism in handling an unruly passenger mid flight. In a  commendation letter, dated 11th August 2026, written by Dr. Everest Okpara, Chairman of Everight Diagnostic Ltd, and addressed to the Management of United Nigeria Airlines, titled "Commendation for Exceptional Customer Service -Miss Uche Francisca Ogbuagu," he said that he was writing to formally commend Ogbuagu for the exceptional professionalism, composure, and customer service she demonstrated during a recent flight. Describing the incident he witnessed, Dr. Okpara said Ogbuagu had to manage a difficult interaction with a passenger who was extremely rude and unruly towards her. He noted that despite the challenging nature of the encounter, which had to do with adherence to aviation rules, she remained calm and...

  CANNABIS FARMS CATALYST FOR INSECURITY The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo State Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, has raised the alarm over the escalating threat posed by cannabis cultivation in Edo State, describing it as a catalyst for kidnapping, arms proliferation, cultism and youth exploitation. This position was disclosed at the Edo Central Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting organised by Senator Joseph Ikpea at Uromi on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.  Speaking at the stakeholders' engagement, Commander Mitchell presented a comprehensive assessment titled "Cannabis Cultivation and Rural Insecurity in Edo Central", warning that forestlands once meant for agriculture have been converted into cannabis plantations. "What started as hidden plots has grown into large-scale cannabis farms and a chain of insecurity. Where cannabis takes root, crime follows, and where cannabis grows, development dies. An effective drug control will reduce the problem of...

  Air Peace alleges N2b loss to  disrupted flights  Air Peace Airlines  on Wednesday said  it lost over N2 billion to the disruption of its flight by three aviation unions , whose members carried out picketing on its business operations at the Lagos and Abuja Airports. Over 85 percent of its daily flights were not operated on account of the industrial action. The carrier operates over 100 flights daily across its route  network. The carrier said the appalling disruptive activity  by members of   the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) , violated the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)   and Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulation (NCAR)  Security regulation, describing it  as an act of unlawful interference punishable under extant aviation regulations. Speaking at a briefing in Lagos, its Chief Operating Officer ...

  Federal Govt to deploy pax, baggage tracking technology at airports  .....Urges FAAN, NCAA, airlines to adopt system The Federal Government has concluded plans to deploy the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), technology at airports terminals to bolster the tracking of flight status, whether delayed /cancelled,  luggage handling/ mis- routing and other procedures  associated with the travel process. The new move is part of efforts by the government to implement new smart traveling measures already gaining traction in the global air transport ecosystem. Disclosing this yesterday at a training programme at the Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA) Annex in Lagos, its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Michael Achimugu said the Federal Government is committed to ensure that the airport authority, ground handling companies and airlines plug into the new system. He said the new arrangement will leverage the RFID system provide automated baggage tracking f...

 NDLEA EDO, ARMY JOINT OPERATION RECOVER 604KG OF CANNABIS ....ARREST 9 SUSPECTS, LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR FLEEING DRUG KINGPIN The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with personnel from the Nigerian Army, successfully raided a notorious drug hub in Ewe Luleha, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, on August 5, 2026. The operation resulted in the seizure of sixty-five bags of dried weeds that tested positive for skunk cannabis, weighing six hundred and four kilogrammes (604.5kgs). The command has launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspected drug kingpin identified as Sunday, Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, NDLEA Edo State Commander, stated. “We are tracking the suspected drug kingpin one Sunday who is in hiding following the recovery of the 604.5kg of cannabis operation. He has nowhere to hide because we will certainly apprehend him.” In a separate operation to rid the state of illicit drugs as directed by the Cha...

Aviation Hall of Fame holds 2nd induction ceremony Sept 4 in Lagos    ...., Olateru, Oba Ajakaye to grace epoch-making event  .....16 aviation icons to be honoured  ....... MMA2 partners for montage display The Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) will hold its 2nd Induction Ceremony on Friday, September 4, 2026 at the Golfview Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos  in an event that promises to celebrate excellence, discipline, and legacy in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The ceremony has received the endorsement of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, who will attend as  the Special Guest of Honour. Chairing the event is Akin Olateru, pioneer Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and Chairman, OmniBlu Aviation Limited.  Royal Father of the Day  is  His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeola Adeniyi Ajakaye, the  Oluyin of Iyin, Ekiti State who was Director of Administration, Federal Airports Authority o...