December 7, 2025

Travels

Domestic Airfares Soar to ₦300k–₦400k as Yuletide Travel Crisis Deepens Across Nigeria

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Domestic airfares have surged to between ₦300,000 and ₦400,000 on major routes as Nigerians rush to book flights for the Christmas season. Airlines blame demand spikes and operational costs, while travellers complain of exploitative pricing, limited seats and a looming nationwide travel meltdown....

OBA OF BENIN DRAWS LINE OVER MOWAA TUSSLE — “HISTORY WILL NOT REPEAT ITSELF”

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Oba Ewuare II of Benin has vowed that “history will not repeat itself” amid fresh controversy over the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). The monarch accused former Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki of attempting to sideline the Benin Kingdom from the custody of returned artifacts, drawing international attention to Nigeria’s heritage politics....

⚕️ Health Experts Warn: Nigeria’s Medical System Near Collapse as ‘Japa’ Exodus Deepens

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Health experts have warned that Nigeria’s medical system faces near collapse as thousands of doctors and nurses continue to emigrate abroad. Speaking at the Olikoye Ransome-Kuti Memorial Lecture, speakers blamed chronic underfunding, poor pay, and corruption, as resident doctors threaten a nationwide indefinite strike beginning November 1, citing ₦38 billion in unpaid allowances....

FAAN GOES CASHLESS — NIGERIA’S AIRPORTS ENTER THE DIGITAL ERA

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a nationwide cashless policy, beginning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. The rollout, which will extend to all FAAN-managed airports by Q1 2026, aims to eliminate revenue leakages, block corruption channels, and transform passenger experience....

Nigeria, Brazil Seal Direct Flight Agreement (BASA)

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Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to enable direct flights between both countries. The deal, concluded during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Brasília, is expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment while strengthening diplomatic ties between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s powerhouse....

NBA, Civil Groups Blast Ibom Air Over Passenger Assault, Lifetime Ban

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A national uproar has erupted after viral footage showed Comfort Emmanson partially stripped and dragged off an Ibom Air flight. The Nigerian Bar Association, civil society groups, and political leaders have condemned the airline’s conduct, calling the treatment “inhumane” and the lifetime flight ban “illegal.” The case has reignited debate over selective justice in aviation....

Ibom Air Bans Violent Passenger for Life as Court Remands Her in Kirikiri Amid Double Standards Storm

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Ibom Air has banned passenger Comfort Bob for life after she assaulted crew members, sparking chaos at Lagos airport. Remanded in Kirikiri prison, she faces a five-count charge. Outrage grows over perceived double standards, as Peter Obi and activists compare her treatment to musician K1 De Ultimate’s ValueJet incident....

K1 De Ultimate Faces FAAN Probe After Airport Alcohol Incident Delays Flight

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Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, aka K1 De Ultimate, is under investigation after reportedly attempting to carry alcohol onto a ValueJet flight and clashing with aviation security. The altercation triggered a safety probe by FAAN and led to NCAA suspending two pilots....

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