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Seat Swap Drama on Lagos Flight Goes Viral

A Nigerian man's viral story details an elderly woman swapping his seat on a flight to Lagos. See the online reaction and how the crew intervened in this travel drama.

Historic First: Plane Lands Itself in Emergency

A Beechcraft Super King Air 200 made aviation history by using Garmin's Autoland system to land itself during a real in-flight emergency. Both crew members are safe. Read the full story.

FG to Introduce New Emergency Passports in 2026

Nigeria Immigration Service announces new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for 2026. Comptroller General Kemi Nandap reveals biometric upgrade to replace current certificates. Read more.

Lagos Revives Local Emergency Committees

LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.

Mother Spends All Savings to Fly Daughter Over Kidnapping

A Nigerian mother made the ultimate sacrifice, draining her bank account to buy a flight ticket for her daughter, fearing road travel due to rampant kidnappings. Her story highlights the daily terror many face. Read her emotional plea for safety.

Turbulence Sparks Prayer on London-Abuja Flight

A viral video shows passengers praying during severe turbulence on a London to Abuja flight. Witness the tense mid-air moment and the collective reaction of travelers. Watch the footage now.

Passenger Tried to Open Plane Door Mid-Flight

A passenger on Alaska Airlines Flight 87 attempted to open a cabin door mid-air, leading to restraint by fellow travellers and his arrest. Read the shocking details of the incident.

Man Pays N200k for Air Peace Flight, Criticises Service

A Nigerian man, Sammie, shares his experience flying Air Peace for N200,000. He criticises being served water in a plastic cup and an all-white crew on the one-hour flight. Read his full story and public reactions.

PDP Slams Supreme Court on Rivers Emergency Ruling

The Peoples Democratic Party warns that the Supreme Court's stance on Tinubu's Rivers State emergency declaration threatens Nigeria's democracy. Read the full details and public reactions.

Man shocked by N500k Lagos-Asaba flight price

A Nigerian man's viral TikTok video reveals a staggering N500,000 flight price from Lagos to Asaba, sparking outrage over high airfares amid insecurity. Read public reactions.

Senate Proposes Single Nationwide Emergency Number

Nigeria's Senate considers a bill to establish a single toll-free emergency number, '112', to replace the current confusing system. The move aims to leverage high mobile penetration for faster response. Read more.

Senate Debates Single National Emergency Number Bill

The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.

Trump closes Venezuela airspace in major escalation

US President Donald Trump has declared Venezuela's airspace closed, escalating tensions with Nicolas Maduro. Major airlines have suspended flights, disrupting regional travel. Read the full details.

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