Qatar Airways Plane Lands Safely in Lagos After Oxygen System Malfunction A Qatar Airways flight (A7-BCL) made an emergency landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, after the crew reported a fault in the onboard oxygen system. The plane touched down safely, and passengers were disembarked following technical checks. Emergency teams, including FAAN Fire, ARFFS, and Lagos State Fire Service, responded promptly. The aircraft will undergo further evaluation before returning to service. Safety protocols ensured no injuries occurred during the incident. #QatarAirways #LagosAirport #AviationSafety #BreakingNews #NigeriaNews

Qatar Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Lagos Over Oxygen System Fault A Qatar Airways aircraft made an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Friday evening after the crew reported a technical fault in the onboard oxygen system. The aircraft, registered A7-BCL, declared an emergency at about 6:05pm, according to airport authorities. The incident was promptly handled by aviation and emergency officials, ensuring the safety of passengers and crew. #BreakingNews #QatarAirways #LagosAirport #AviationNews

EFCC Arraigns Austrian National Over Undeclared $800,585 and €651,505 at Lagos Airport The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Austrian national Kavlak Onal for allegedly failing to declare large sums of foreign currency at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Onal was intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service while attempting to travel to Dubai, with $800,585 and €651,505 in his possession, reportedly concealed and undeclared. He was subsequently handed over to the EFCC for investigation and prosecution. The Head of the Foreign Exchange Malpractices Section, ACE II Adejumo Richard, commended the Customs Service for their cooperation in the arrest, emphasizing the importance of synergy between security agencies in combating financial crimes. This incident follows previous cases involving undeclared foreign currencies at Nigerian airports, including the interception of $6.1 million from passengers suspected to be couriers for politically exposed persons (PEPs). The EFCC continues to intensify efforts against financial crimes, highlighting its commitment to enforcing compliance with Nigeria’s foreign currency declaration laws. #EFCC #FinancialCrime #NigeriaSecurity”

Air Peace to Refund Stranded Lagos–Jamaica Passengers Following NCAA Intervention The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announced that Air Peace has agreed to refund passengers affected by the Lagos–Jamaica travel disruption that left several stranded and deported from Barbados. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, explained that the issue began during passenger profiling at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, where some travelers lacked the required documents for the Lagos–Antigua–Jamaica flight. While 67 passengers were allowed entry into Jamaica, 25 were stopped by immigration for lacking onward tickets, proof of funds, or valid accommodation details. Air Peace offered refunds initially, but passengers opted to travel to Barbados, a visa-free destination, before returning to Nigeria. Achimugu said the NCAA mediated the dispute, and the airline agreed to issue refunds as a goodwill gesture, while regulatory review and potential sanctions remain ongoing. The resolution aims to protect the aviation industry’s reputation while ensuring passengers’ rights are upheld.

NDLEA Arrests Ex-Convict and Three Cargo Agents Over UK-Bound Cocaine at Lagos Airport Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, a notorious ex-convict, and three cargo agents—Jubrin Firdausi Hassana, Kuku Daniel Oluwasegun, and Igwe Chioma Jane—at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for attempting to smuggle 75 parcels of cocaine (1.5 kg) to London. Basil, 37, had previously been convicted in May 2023 for trafficking 30.10 kg of methamphetamine and sentenced to five years imprisonment, which he commuted by paying a ₦7 million fine. Following a sting operation, he was apprehended at a relaxation centre in Ikeja. NDLEA highlighted that Basil’s return to drug trafficking underscores weaknesses in Nigeria’s sentencing and justice system. The suspects are in custody, and investigations are ongoing.

IS This Hushpuppi's Brother? A Nigerian man accvsed of cyber fravd, Lawrence Olanrewaju Folawunmi, has been detained at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport in connection with a U.S. extradition request. Folawunmi is sought by American authorities for alleged business email compromise and wire fravd schemes amounting to approximately $1.25 million. He is said to have deceived a U.S. company into diverting funds on eight occasions between 2021 and 2025, leading to an Interpol red notice. A Nigerian Federal High Court has ordered his remand in custody ahead of extradition proceedings to Texas. This case underscores Nigeria's ongoing efforts to combat internet scams through international partnerships, often compared to the high-profile prosecution of convicted fraudster Hushpuppi.

Nigerian Lady Overjoyed as Online Boyfriend Lands in Lagos After 20 Months of Long-Distance Relationship A Nigerian lady was visibly emotional as she met her American online boyfriend for the first time after dating for 20 months. The couple, who met on the dating platform Afrointroduction, finally reunited at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Videos of their heartfelt reunion, which show the lady running to embrace her partner amid cheers, have gone viral on social media. The lady described the moment as surreal, saying their long-distance connection had finally turned into reality. Fans and viewers flooded the comment section with congratulations and well wishes for the couple.

Customs Intercepts N2.28bn From Dubai-bound Austrian National At Lagos Airport The Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday stated that it intercepted the sum of €651,505 and $800,575, valued at approximately N2.28 billion, from an Austrian national at the airport. The suspect, identified as Kavlak Onal, an Austrian citizen, was en route to Dubai aboard Emirates Airlines on Saturday, December 13, 2025, when he was arrested by the Anti-Money Laundering Unit of the Command.

EFCC Investigates Austrian for Failing to Declare $800,575 and €651,505 at Lagos Airport The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun investigating Austrian national Kavlak Onal for allegedly failing to declare $800,575 and €651,505 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while attempting to travel to Dubai. Onal was arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service on December 16, 2025. EFCC officials praised the NCS for their collaborative efforts in the arrest. This follows previous cases where large sums of undeclared cash were intercepted at the airport, highlighting ongoing concerns over undeclared foreign currency and illicit financial activities.

Uganda Airlines Launches Cheaper Nigeria Flights to Compete With Air Peace, Arik and Others Uganda Airlines has officially commenced flight operations in Nigeria, beginning with Lagos and expanding to Abuja and Kano, promising cheaper fares and faster connectivity between West and East Africa. The airline’s inaugural flight landed at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport two decades after Nigeria and Uganda signed their BASA agreement. With three weekly flights now approved, the Ugandan carrier reduces travel time between both countries from 10 hours to just three and a half. Aviation stakeholders say the entry of Uganda Airlines will boost competition, lower ticket prices, and provide easier connections to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation also confirmed new route approvals as the country continues attracting more foreign airlines despite industry challenges.

PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE ON WITHDRAWAL OF POLICE PERSONNEL FROM VIP ESCORT DUTIES: NIGERIA POLICE FORCE RECORDS HIGH LEVEL OF COMPLIANCE The Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform the general public that, in strict compliance with the directive of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, prohibiting the deployment of police personnel for VIP escort and guard duties, the Force Headquarters constituted a special enforcement team to monitor and ensure total adherence to the presidential order. On 6th December 2025, commencing at about 1000 hours, the enforcement team carried out an extensive monitoring exercise across key locations in Lagos State, including the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, the Domestic Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, and several other strategic points. The exercise revealed a satisfactory and commendable level of compliance by officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force. No case of unauthorised deployment of police personnel for VIP escort duties was recorded during the monitoring, and consequently, no arrest was made. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, reiterates the Force’s commitment to the full implementation of the presidential directive. The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in redeploying its personnel to core policing duties aimed at enhancing general security, crime prevention, and protection of lives and property across the country. Members of the public are assured that the Nigeria Police Force will continue to enforce this policy nationwide without fear or favour and urges continued support as the Force works towards a more professional, efficient, and citizen-centered policing system. CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra Force Public Relations Officer Force Headquarters, Abuja December 6, 2025

NDLEA arrests Pretty Mike, others during drug party in Lagos. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in the early hours of Sunday 26th October, 2025, raided Proxy Night club at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, where a drug party was going on. Over 100 suspects including the owner of the club, Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, alias Pretty Mike, were arrested and taken into custody for screening. Cartons of illicit substances including Loud, and laughing gas, were recovered from suspects at the party and the club’s store. A statement released by the NDLEA said the raid followed intelligence about the drug party. NDLEA operatives who were embedded in the party between 11:00 pm on Saturday 25th October however disrupted the gathering at 3:00 am on Sunday 26th October based on Standard Operating Procedures, SOPs. A total of 70 parcels of cocaine factory packed in walls of cocoa butter formula body cream containers heading to London, United Kingdom have been uncovered at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, with three suspects arrested in series of follow-up operations across Lagos. The cocaine consignments weighing 3.60 kilograms were discovered on 14th October 2025 during examination of cargoes packaged as personal effects going to London, UK on an Air Peace flight. A cargo agent Lawal Mustapha Olakunle who presented the consignment for airfreight was promptly arrested while investigations stretching into two weeks led to the arrest of two principal suspects linked to the attempt to export the concealed Class A drug to the UK.

NDLEA Dismantles Major Cocaine Syndicate in Lagos, Arrests Alleged Drug Baron. The National drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major drug cartels behind multiple cocaine consignments concealed in export goods across Lagos.  This was revealed in a signed statement by the agency’s Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The operations, which spanned over three weeks, led to the arrest of five suspects, including the alleged leader, Alhaji Hammed Taofeek Ode, who posed as a businessman and real estate developer. The breakthrough came on September 16, 2025, when NDLEA operatives at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, intercepted 174 parcels of cocaine weighing 13.4 kilograms, cleverly hidden in the walls of cocoa butter body cream containers. A cargo agent linked to the shipment was immediately arrested.

NDLEA Nabs Two Businessmen Returning From Brazil With 116 Wraps of Illicit Drugs in Lagos. Two Brazil returnees, Ofoma Sunday and Ukachukwu Frank Ikechukwu, have excreted a total of 116 wraps of heroin and cocaine after days in observatory custody following their arrest by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Ofoma, 46, was arrested on Tuesday 16th September on arrival from Sao Paulo, Brazil, via Ethiopian Airlines. A body scan confirmed he ingested illicit drugs.  He had travelled on 3rd September to courier the consignment for a promised $2,500. A follow-up raid at Eliata Hotel, Amuwo Odofin, led to the arrest of 55-year-old Nweke Jude Chuckwudi, designated to recover the drugs. Ofoma eventually excreted 111 wraps of heroin weighing 1.452kg in eight batches. Similarly, Ukachukwu was arrested during inward clearance of Ethiopian Airlines passengers from Brazil via Addis Ababa on Friday 19th September.  A scan showed dr¥g insertion, and under observation, he excreted five large wraps of cocaine weighing 145 grams. In his statement, Ukachukwu confessed: “I bought nine wraps of cocaine in Brazil and inserted them into my anus. The process took me nearly two hours. During transit in Addis Ababa, I felt severe anal pain and removed all the wraps. In a rush to catch my connecting flight, I could only reinsert seven and flushed two. On the flight to Lagos, I felt pressed and expelled two more in the lavatory, leaving five inside me.” He further revealed he had been in the clothing business before moving to Brazil in 2017, later relocating to the U.S., where he was arrested for immigration offences and deported in 2022. In March 2025, he returned to Brazil after securing a residence permit.

Abuja dispatch rider arrested with cocaine, loud. NDLEA Seizes N3.99bn Drugs, Arrests 34 Suspects Across Eight States The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has confirmed the arrest of 34 suspects across Lagos, Ogun, Kano, Abuja, Oyo, Edo, Yobe, and Anambra States during operations between September 7 and 11, 2025. The agency retrieved a total of N3.99bn worth of drugs and intercepted large quantities including over 2.6 million tramadol pills, 6,029 bottles of skuchies, 4,232kg of cannabis, 196 litres of Akuskura, 17kg of skunk, 13.9kg of methamphetamine, and several other psychoactive substances. The report, released on Sunday and signed by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, confirmed that no fewer than 2.6 million pills were recovered during the operations. According to the NDLEA, traffickers employed multiple smuggling models, including concealment in multi-vitamin cartons, vehicle spare parts, food items, picture frames, and courier packages, as well as trafficking via passengers at airports and motorcycles across borders. On Thursday, September 11, NDLEA officers swooped on a clearing agent and two drivers attempting to move 2.5 million tramadol pills disguised as multi-vitamins from the import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The consignment, worth ₦3.99 billion, had arrived aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Delhi, India, on Monday, September 8. A follow-up operation on Friday, September 12, led to the arrest of the Indian businessman, Gupta Ravi Kumar, believed to be the consignee, alongside three Nigerian accomplices: Ogunlana Noah Olanrewaju, Olushola Idrees Kayode, and Bakare Korede Muheeb.

Businessman Sentenced To One Year Imprisonment For Attempt To Export Illicit Drugs. The NDLEA prosecution counsel, Abu Ibrahim, told the court that the convict was arrested on July 16, 2025, at the Tarmac Baggage Hall Basement of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Uyiosa Omoregie A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted businessman Uyiosa Omoregie and sentenced him to one year in prison for the unlawful export of 3.60 kilograms of tramadol and 400 kilograms of Rohypnol. Justice Deinde Dipeolu handed down the sentence on Thursday, August 21, 2025 after Omoregie pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful exportation of the prohibited drugs filed against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The NDLEA prosecution counsel, Abu Ibrahim, told the court that the convict was arrested on July 16, 2025, at the Tarmac Baggage Hall Basement of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. He told the court that Omoregie was found with 3.60 kilograms of tramadol, a narcotic analgesic, and 400 grams of Rohypnol, a psychotropic substance, which he intended to export to Pakistan. The prosecutor said the arrest was carried out by a joint team of aviation security officers and the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency operatives. According to the prosecutor, the offences committed contravened section 11(b) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. Following his guilty plea and the evidence presented, the prosecution urged the court to convict and sentence the convict in line with Section 274(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015. However, the defence counsel, Dennis Warri, pleaded for leniency, asking the court to impose a non-custodial sentence or a fine in lieu of imprisonment.

Sowore Urges Nigerians To Use AI Glasses, Digital Tools To Expose Police Brutality, Defeat Old Order Human rights activist and pro-democracy campaigner, Omoyele Sowore, has called on Nigerians to deploy technology such as AI-powered glasses, body cameras, and dashboard cameras to protect themselves against police brutality and state impunity. In a post on his X account, Sowore declared that “the era of darkness and impunity is coming to an end,” stressing that technology must power the fight against the old order. His remarks followed a viral video of Lagos police officers assaulting a motorist for wearing AI glasses during a stop-and-search operation. Sowore cited his own experience in January 2025, when he used Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to record alleged police extortion near Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Instead of sanctioning the officers, he said, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, ordered his arrest and prosecution for “cybercrime.” He further recounted how his glasses were controversially seized during protests at Force Headquarters in Abuja, later returned quietly when security agencies failed to access the device’s stored data. According to him, these incidents reveal the hostility of Nigerian authorities toward technology that exposes misconduct. He accused the political elite of fearing digital accountability, pointing to Senate Chief Whip Opeyemi Bamidele’s recent description of social media as a “national threat.” “The fear of technology by those in power is precisely why digital resistance has become their greatest nemesis,” Sowore said. He praised the Lagos motorist for resisting harassment, describing the act as proof that Nigerians will no longer remain silent. “I urge every citizen to arm themselves with AI glasses, body cams, dashboard cameras, and other digital devices to expose brutality, prevent cover-ups, and save lives. Technology is our witness — and the revolt must be AI-powered if we are to defeat the old order,” he added. #Sowore #PoliceBrutality #DigitalResistance #AIGlasses

News Brief: ₦712bn Lagos Terminal Rebuild Funded by Subsidy Savings – Keyamo. The Nigerian Federal Government will spend ₦712 billion to completely rebuild Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Festus Keyamo has confirmed. He defended the project amid public backlash, explaining it will be funded through savings from petrol subsidy removal and exchange rate reforms. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Keyamo described the terminal—originally built over 40 years ago—as “decrepit,” citing leaking roofs, broken carousels, and poor sanitation. He said the current state could push international airlines to abandon Nigerian routes due to safety and insurance concerns. “This is not a budgetary expenditure,” Keyamo said. “It’s part of the Renewed Hope Infrastructural Funding.” The 22-month project will fully demolish and redesign the terminal, aiming to turn Lagos into a continental aviation hub on par with Ethiopia and South Africa. Keyamo also noted that the outdated airport layout has hindered local-to-international flight connections for decades. Critics argue the ₦712bn plan is ill-timed given soaring inflation and widespread hardship caused by recent economic reforms. #LagosAirport #AviationUpgrade #FestusKeyamo #NigeriaInfrastructure #TerminalRebuild

FG Approves ₦712.26bn for Major Redevelopment of Lagos Airport Terminal. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a massive ₦712.26 billion revamp of Terminal One at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). The move is part of a broader ₦900 billion aviation upgrade plan nationwide. Announced after Thursday’s FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, the contract was awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). OThe overhaul will strip the old terminal down to its structural frame and install modern mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Also included is an expansion of Terminal Two, featuring a new apron, bridges, roads, and other critical infrastructure. Altogether, Lagos-related works account for the bulk of the approved spending ₦712.26 billion making it one of Nigeria’s largest-ever single-location aviation investments. To boost airport security, FEC approved ₦49.9 billion for a 14.6km perimeter fence at MMIA. It will include:Intrusion detection systems,CCTV surveillance,Solar-powered floodlights,Patrol roads,A modern command and control centre. “Any intrusion will be detected in real time, with precise location tracking,” said Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. Other key airport projects approved include:Malam Aminu Kano Int’l Airport: Runway/taxiway rehabilitation and CAT 2 lighting – ₦46.39bn (24 weeks),Port Harcourt Int’l Airport: Similar upgrades – ₦42.14bn,Lagos MMIA Domestic Wing: Runway and taxiway lighting upgrade to CAT 2 LED – ₦44.13bn (30 weeks). To decongest the domestic terminal in Lagos, 82,000 sqm of apron space will be reconstructed in phases over 17.5 months at a cost of ₦24.27bn.

Operatives of the NDLEA have uncovered multiple dr¥g consignments cleverly concealed in everyday items at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos. NDLEA spokesperson revealed that 23 parcels of “loud” c@nnab+s, weighing 11.3kg, were discovered hidden inside new microwaves brought in from Thailand via Addis Ababa on an Ethiopian Airlines flight. A suspect, Ezenwegbu Chike, was arrested in connection with the July 7 seizure. In a separate operation, the agency also intercepted shipments of c%caine disguised as female beauty products. One involved 420 grams of c%caine packed into 84 lipsticks destined for the UK More recently on July 11, NDLEA operatives seized another batch of c%caine concealed in lipsticks found among cosmetics and hair attachments heading to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. This batch weighed about 400 grams & was mixed with phen@cet+n, a known cutting agent The NDLEA says the discoveries highlight the growing use of unconventional methods to traffic n@rcotics through Nigerian airports