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NCAA drags Fuji musician Kwam 1 to AGF, IGP after Abuja Airport incident

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Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Petitions AGF and Police to Investigate Fuji Star K1 De Ultimate Over Aircraft Obstruction

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has formally petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate and prosecute Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate (Kwam 1), for allegedly obstructing an aircraft at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

This was disclosed in a statement by the NCAA on Thursday via X.

The petition follows confirmation by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, that K1 De Ultimate obstructed an aircraft and has since been placed on a no-fly list by Nigerian airline operators.

The NCAA said it has asked the AGF and the police to prosecute K1 under the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2023 and other relevant laws, describing the incident as a serious breach of aviation safety standards and airport protocols.

“The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has officially petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the incident involving musician King Wasiu Omagbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, and domestic airline ValueJet,” the NCAA wrote on X.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 5, 2025, when K1 De Ultimate was scheduled to board a ValueJet flight from Abuja to Lagos. Trouble erupted when he attempted to board with a flask containing more than the allowed 100 ml of liquid, violating aviation security rules.

During the ensuing confrontation with airport security, K1 De Ultimate reportedly poured the liquid—confirmed to be alcohol—on a security officer. He then defied security orders, exited the terminal onto the tarmac, and physically blocked the plane from taxiing after boarding was complete and the doors were closed.

Kwam 1 has denied any wrongdoing in a statement responding to the allegations.

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C’River’s community revives barter market

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Akpabuyo Local Government Area in Cross River State has reopened its centuries-old barter market, a unique trade hub in West Africa, as part of activities marking the council’s 34th anniversary.

The celebration, held at the council headquarters, brought together residents, traditional leaders, and political figures who hailed the return of peace to the area.

They described it as the foundation for Akpabuyo’s renewed economic prospects.

Former Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Deputy Governorship candidate, Dr. Emana Duke Ambrose-Amawhe, said the reopening of the barter market was a landmark development, crediting Governor Senator Prince Bassey Otu for restoring stability in the community.

Since His Excellency came into power, he put all measures in place to ensure calm and peace.

Today, people can sleep in their houses with their eyes closed, and that is why you see this turnout from far and near,” she said.

Dr. Ambrose-Amawhe highlighted Akpabuyo’s natural maritime position, bordered by rivers, Bakassi, and the Atlantic Ocean.

He emphasised that the government investment in dredging, deep-sea port projects, and marine preservation will reinforce its role in trade and agriculture.

“With the pace of growth, Akpabuyo will contribute even more to the economic advancement of Cross River State and Nigeria. More jobs will mean more stability for our people,” she added.

Council Chairman, Hon. Effiom Bassey Effiong, said hosting the first official anniversary of Akpabuyo’s creation was a privilege, noting that the event was made possible by improved security.

“The place is calm and safe. We have Marine Police, the Navy, the Army, the Airforce, and our local vigilantes. Investors from China and other countries are already showing interest; some have even acquired land to build a university and industries,” he said.

Hon. Effiong also revealed plans to remodel the barter market into a world-class commercial hub to attract more investors and cross-border traders from Cameroon and beyond.

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INTERPOL arrests 1,209 cybercriminals, recovers $97.4m

Nigeria was one of 18 African countries, alongside the United Kingdom, that took part in the operations.

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The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL)’s enforcement agencies across Africa arrested 1,209 major cybercriminals and recovered USD 97.4 million.

INTERPOL Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza, gave the statistics during the 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

He explained that the operation, code-named Serengeti 2.0 and coordinated by INTERPOL between June and August 2025, targeted high-impact cybercrimes including ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), and online investment scams. “

The report said that Nigeria was one of 18 African countries, alongside the United Kingdom, that took part in the operation.

The wider African operation dismantled 11,432 malicious infrastructures, ranging from command-and-control servers to fraudulent domains.

In Angola authorities shut down 25 illegal cryptocurrency mining centres operated by 60 Chinese nationals who were unlawfully validating blockchain transactions to generate digital currency.

The crackdown also led to the seizure of 45 unauthorised power stations and mining equipment valued at over USD 37 million.”

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Nigerian Passport Now N100,000, N200,000 from Sept 1

Applicants abroad will continue to pay $150 for a 32-page, five-year passport and $230 for a 64-page, ten-year passport.

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced that the fee for a 32-page passport with five-year validity will rise to N100,000, while a 64-page passport with ten-year validity will cost N200,00.

The new rates take effect from September 1, 2025.

NIS, in a a statement posted on its X handle yesterday, by the Service Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, said that the adjustment is aimed at sustaining the quality and integrity of the Nigerian passport while ensuring efficient service delivery

The revised charges apply only to passport applications processed within Nigeria.

Before now, the 32-page Passport with five-year validity cost N50,000 after it was increased from N35,000.

Also, the 64-page passport with a 10-year, was N100,000 after being initially increased from N70, 000.

However, passport application fees for Nigerians in the diaspora remain unchanged.

Applicants abroad will continue to pay $150 for a 32-page, five-year passport and $230 for a 64-page, ten-year passport.

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