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AIRPORT INCIDENT: NPF RECEIVES PETITION FROM NCAA ON UNRULY BEHAVIOUR, OBSTRUCTION OF SAFE OPERATIONS OF AIRCRAFT.

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As IGP Directs Airport Police Command to Investigate The Nigeria Police Force has received an official petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over an alleged incident involving Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1). He is accused of engaging in unruly conduct that allegedly obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft, in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023 following a reported incident on 5 August 2025 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja . In response, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM , has directed the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command , to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the matter, to unravel the circumstances which led to the ugly incident and ensure justice is served accordingly. The Force hereby assures the public of its commitment to upholding safety and security within Nigeria’s aviation sector, while assuring stakeholders in the sector of i...

Showunmi Suggests Constitutional Way to End Party Defection

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  Preamble Robust and institutionalized political parties , rather than individual leaders, constitute the cornerstone of a stable democracy. This policy advocates for amendments to Nigeria ’s electoral and party governance framework to fortify political parties, deter opportunistic defections, and deepen ideological accountability. While the Constitution and pertinent legislative frameworks serve as the foundational legal documents governing the nation, ensuring justice, equity, accountability, and the protection of fundamental rights for all citizens, societal advancement nonetheless implies evolving democratic values and emerging challenges that necessitate periodic reviews and reforms of constitutional provisions to ensure their sustained relevance, efficacy, and responsiveness to the collective good of the populace. It thus necessitates extensive consultations, deliberations, and incisive analyses to identify areas critically in need of refinement to enhance governance, maxi...

Airport Imbroglio: Ayinde Marshall Gets Six Months Ban

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has effectively banned Fuji  Musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall K1 from flying from any Nigerian Airport for the next six Months . Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, announced the no fly ban on the musician during a press briefing on Thursday August 7, 2025 , a direct response to the musicians action and altercation with Crew of Value Jet and officials at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja  on Wednesday which nearly resulted into a major aviation disaster. According to him ,"the passenger is going to be blacklisted for the next six months flying in Nigeria." The NCAA had already suspended the pilot of the aircraft involved in the incident for breaching take-off protocol. ‎ Achimugu said NCAA would get to the root of the event and also assured the general public  that , "everybody involved in this will be brought to book.So, we will do everything we can to get to the root of ...

Amofin Beulah – The Collective Yearning, The Philosophy Who Truly Believe in Continuity

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  By Haleemat Adeniyi As 2027 approaches, Oyo State stands at the brink of a decisive political transition. The call for continuity, competence, and compassion in leadership has never been louder. In this crucial moment, Amofin Beulah Adeoye rises as both the guardian of our shared hopes and a steady anchor for Oyo’s next chapter. There’s no doubt—Governor Seyi Makinde has driven infrastructural revival and inclusive development across the state. But to truly secure a brighter future, experienced hands are needed at every level of leadership. We need people who align with this vision, not those who’ll dilute it. That’s why the Amofin Beulah movement isn’t just timely—it’s strategic. Amofin isn’t aspiring for power for its own sake. His ambition is rooted in consolidating Governor Makinde’s successes and expanding grassroots progress. He’s the bridge between executive vision and the people’s voice, delivering genuine service and consistent infrastructure development. Amofin always s...

KWANKWASO IS A POLITICAL MERCHANDISE, STOP GIVING UNDUE ATTENTION TO HIM - NNPP TELLS TINUBU

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The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) rose from an emergency meeting of its National Working Committee (NWC) with a stern warning to the Federal Government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that giving undue attention to the personality of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso who is already a confused politician may discredit the good work of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu especially in the Northern Nigeria. The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) in  a statement signed by it's National Secretary, Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday made it clear that Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is an expired politician who is living in the regals of past glory. " We are saying it unequivocally that Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is expired. He has been expelled from New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) for embezzlement and monumental corruption and the Leadership of New Nigeria People's Party has dragged him to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for interrogation and prosecution....

BREAKING: APC Picks Plateau Professor as New National Chairman

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  The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has emerged the new National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), according to a report just coming in from Abuja, the nation’s capital. “Yilwatda’s emergence has finally laid to rest the intense speculations over who replaces the immediate past national chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who resigned from the position on health grounds,” “His appointment came ahead of today’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling party, after the stakeholders’ parley involving President Bola Tinubu, the APC Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) among others, held at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Wednesday night,” the report adds. It quotes an unnamed member of APC’s National Working Committee (NWC) as disclosing that Prof Yilwatda’s appointment on the decision of the party leaders to ensure that a democrat takes over the affairs of the party instea...

Showunmi Gives Hope to Farmers in Ogun West, Says The Alternative is Responsive.

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A socio-political movement, "The Alternative" has taken its continued campaign against voter apathy, vote buying, and others to the grassroots in Ogun, reawakening the consciousness of Nigerians in rural area, while educating them on the need to vote against vote buying,  voters apathy others. The movement kick-started the move on Wednesday, during "The Alternative" empowerment for Agbe Gbe'lu Agro Network Limited, Ogun West chapter, which is a group of farmers in Ogun State. In his welcome address,  the Convener of "The Alternative" movement,  Otunba. Segun Showunmi, disclosed that "The Alternative" is set to embark on a mission to reawaken the political consciousness of Nigerians at the grassroots level.  He maintained that the movement's goal is to empower citizens to take ownership of the electoral process and demand accountability from their leaders. Showunmi, who was represented by a National Member of the Movement,  Mr. Adai Edwin,...