I have received reports from all the relevant Aviation agencies regarding the altercation between the staff and crew of ValueJet and Kwam 1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 7, 2025. I have also received video footages of the incident.
From all the details so far received, my preliminary impression is that it was obviously a case of temporary loss of sanity and control on both sides which could have led to serious fatalities.
Contrary to what the agents of Kwam 1 has said, he CONSTANTLY moved his position on the tarmac to ACTUALLY BLOCK the aircraft from taxiing to take position on the runway for take-off. This is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE behaviour. The issue of whether he was carrying water or alcohol is not even in issue at this point. It is the physical blockage of the aircraft from taxiing that is the reprehensible conduct here which akin to a hostage situation. The actual video footage showing this recalcitrant behaviour is hereby attached.
On the other hand, NO AMOUNT of provocation should make the Captain and Pilot of an aircraft begin to taxi without ensuring that the security personnel have safely moved an unruly passenger away that is standing in front of an aircraft.
Both sides breached standard SAFETY PROTOCOL as required by the INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANISATION (ICAO).
I have noted that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has temporarily suspended the license of the Captain and the Pilot pending full investigation. I commend them for their proactive action. However, I have also questioned their sense of justice in only acting against one party and not the other party. What applies to the goose must also to the gander. That is one of the tenets of Justice I have preached all my life. I will not sit idly by and allow this to pass.
IN THE CIRCUMSTANCE, I HAVE ALSO DIRECTED THE NCAA TO PLACE KWAM 1 on a NO-FLY list pending further and full investigation, just like the Captain and Pilot. ALL AIRLINES, both domestic and International should IMMEDIATELY be informed of this directive and anyone who flouts this directive risk withdrawal of their operating licence.
I have received reports from all the relevant Aviation agencies regarding the altercation between the staff and crew of ValueJet and Kwam 1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 7, 2025. I have also… pic.twitter.com/A13QTUCx9b
Veteran Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has denied allegations of unruly behaviour during a recent encounter with ValueJet staff at an airport on August 5.
Reports had surfaced accusing the music icon of breaching aviation protocols while attempting to board a ValueJet flight, allegedly leading to operational disruptions. However, a statement issued by his media aide, Kunle Rasheed, described the claims as “exaggerated and misleading.”
According to the statement, the incident revolved around a bottle of drinking water given to K1 at the airport lounge. His attempts to clarify the matter were reportedly met with undue escalation by airport staff.
“At no point did K1 act in a manner that endangered lives or breached safety regulations,” the statement said. “The veteran artiste understands and strictly adheres to aviation protocols.”
The statement further claimed that the airline’s top executives, including the Chairman and Managing Director, reached out to K1 to apologise and even arranged a private jet to convey him to Lagos at no cost. K1, it said, declined the offer despite repeated persuasion.
The artiste’s team maintained that he was the actual victim in the incident and noted that he remained calm throughout, with some fellow passengers appealing for restraint.
It also took a swipe at the pilot involved in the matter, whose licence has reportedly been suspended, suggesting that she may be attempting to shift blame.
“We urge the media and the public to avoid sensationalism and allow the truth — not assumptions — to guide their judgment,” the statement concluded.
K1 De Ultimate is said to be cooperating with authorities as investigations continue.
Justin Madugu was asked about Ngozi Okobi on the radio just now.
He said that people have a wrong view of female football. He said that people think that it's the younger the better, like in male football, but that's not the way it is.
He said that if you look at other developed nations, their best players are in their 30s, some are even in their 40s. He said that these players still have something to contribute on the field and even off the field.
Therefore, he said that he is not ruling out Ngozi Okobi or any of the other players. He'll select players based on performance.
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Congratulations @DtigressNG
Zenith Bank has also donated 200 Million Naira to the team .10 Million Naira each will be credited to all the players' Zenith bank Account that will be opened for them, while the remaining money will be shared among the technical team.
Zenith Bank has also donated 200 Million Naira to the team .10 Million Naira each will be credited to all the players' Zenith bank Account that will be opened for them, while the remaining money will be shared among the technical team. https://t.co/3xGLD8Bt8ipic.twitter.com/HCpdxHSOho
Sponsors of the Nigeria Women Basketball League, Zenith Bank Plc, on Tuesday rewarded the victorious D’Tigress with N200m after the team secured a fifth straight AfroBasket title in Ivory Coast on Sunday.
D’Tigress, after beating Mali 78-64 in the final played in Abidjan on Sunday, arrived in the country on Monday afternoon and were hosted by President Bola Tinubu, where they were rewarded with national honours of OON and cash rewards.
Zenith Bank has sponsored the national women’s league for 18 years, with some of the players in the past title-winning team going through the league as two of the current team.
Murjanatu Musa was the MVP of the Air Warriors team that won the league title in 2022, while the current coach of the team, Rena Wakama, also participated in the league as a player with First Bank.
While appreciating the D’Tigress for a job well done, the GMD/CEO of Zenith Bank, Dr Dame Umeoji OON, said the outfit would continue to support women’s basketball in Nigeria as they look forward to the team excelling on the world stage.
“Your victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket is not just a win for Nigeria, it is a win for African sports,” she said.
“At Zenith Bank, we celebrate your victory – not just as supporters, but as longstanding partners in the development of women’s basketball in Nigeria.
“I hereby reaffirm Zenith Bank’s steadfast commitment to advancing women’s basketball and promoting sports development across Nigeria.”
Responding to the kind gesture, the captain of the team and the Most Valuable Player of the AfroBasket, Amy Okonkwo, on behalf of the team, appreciated the financial institution for doing a lot for women’s basketball in the country.
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