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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Ibom Air cabin crew member, Juliana Edward, and the embattled passenger, Comfort Emmanson, for further investigations into the controversy that erupted aboard an Ibom Air flight last week. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA, Michael Achimugu, confirmed the development during a question-and-answer session at the Emergency National Civil Aviation Security Committee and Stakeholders’ Meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja. “I have spoken with Ms. Emmanson this morning. We are also inviting the Ibom Air cabin crew for continued investigation on the incident. They will be here tomorrow,” Achimugu…

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has named the three players he believes stand the best chance of winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Marcus Rashford, who is spending the season on loan at the Camp Nou, has singled out teammates Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, alongside French winger Ousmane Dembélé, as deserving contenders for football’s most prestigious individual award. “[Ousmane] Dembélé, Raphinha, they all deserve it,” Rashford told reporters. “It’s hard to pick one, but they’re all mature and have had a fantastic season. Lamine is so young that he is sure to win it. He’s a top talent, a top player.”…

Nigerian singer, Reekado Banks, has admitted that he left his former record label, Mavin Records, prematurely. Naija News reports that Banks rose to prominence after getting signed to Mavin Records and winning the Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2014, and receiving the controversial Next Rated award at The Headies 2015. However, he left the label in 2018 and launched his own label, Banks Music. Speaking in a recent interview with reality star, Teddy A, on the Echoo Room, Banks stated that he later realised that his exit from Mavin was premature when he started handling the music business…

Gospel music minister, Samuel Kenneth, is set with the release of his latest single titled, “We Praise You.” This powerful track is a heartfelt song of gratitude designed to bring the audience into a place of worship, thanksgiving, and a deep reflection on God’s goodness. “We Praise You” is more than just a song; it is a personal expression of faith, birthed from moments of prayer and a deep desire to honor God for His unfailing love and mercy. Samuel Kenneth’s soulful vocals, coupled with uplifting melodies and spirit-filled lyrics, create an atmosphere that inspires believers to worship in sincerity…

Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho has revealed that Lionel Messi is the player who influenced his career the most, describing the Argentine as an opponent who constantly forced him to improve his tactical approach. Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, first came across Mourinho in November 2003 when Barcelona faced Porto in a friendly match. At the time, Messi was making his first appearance with the Catalan club’s senior side, while Mourinho was in charge of Porto. Their encounters became more frequent and intense years later when Mourinho managed Real Madrid. His Madrid teams were…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the supplementary election for Kaura-Namoda South Constituency in Zamfara State for Thursday, August 21, 2025. The announcement was made by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mahmuda Isah, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Gusau on Monday. Isah assured political parties and voters that the commission had made adequate preparations to ensure a transparent and hitch-free process. “We have put all necessary measures in place to ensure that this supplementary election is smooth, credible, and free of hitches,” he said. Naija News reports that the supplementary election follows the earlier declaration of the…

Former Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain steadfast and committed to the party. Naija News reports that Ikpeazu made this appeal while hosting top PDP leaders from Abia South Senatorial Zone in his hometown, Umuobiakwa, where he emphasised the importance of unity for the survival and dominance of the party. He emphasised that loyalty is the greatest sacrifice expected of true party members. “Loyalty to the party is the ultimate sacrifice we owe to ourselves and to the people we serve. Once we remain united, no external force…

An officer of the Nigeria Police Force, identified as Oboh Goodluck, has been reportedly shot dead by suspected cultists around the OMPADEC Road, Amarata axis of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Naija News learnt that Goodluck, who was in mufti, was reportedly attacked in the early hours of Tuesday while returning from work. The hoodlums were said to have attempted to rob him of his phone and other valuables before opening fire. The Amarata community has been notorious for cult clashes since December 2024, when rival groups began a series of supremacy battles that have left residents on edge. Following the killing,…

The Anambra State government has described the attack on a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elobor, by operatives of the state’s security outfit as “unfortunate and unacceptable.” Naija News understands that members of the state security outfit, in a joint security operation known as Operation Udo Gatchi, had stormed a corps members’ lodge, accusing the occupants of internet fraud despite their display of NYSC identification cards and uniforms. During the raid, the security officers beat a female NYSC member, tore her clothes, and stripped her almost naked, as seen in a video which has gone viral on the…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that all mobile phones must be switched off during flight take-off and landing henceforth. Naija News reports that this is following the two recent incidents of passengers’ unruly behaviour at the nation’s airports. This was made known on Tuesday by NCAA Director-General, Captain Chris Najomo, at the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) meeting to address the challenges of unruly passengers and prevent further security breaches. Najomo stated that a memo will be sent to all airlines to update their protocols to include the new rule. He warned that incidents of unruly passenger behaviours…