Keyamo orders release of Comfort Emmanson, reduces KWAM 1 ban, and calls for aviation security reform

In a surprise policy shift, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered the withdrawal of criminal complaints and flight bans in two recent high-profile cases of unruly behaviour at Nigerian airports—one involving an Ibom Air passenger, the other legendary fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (popularly known as KWAM 1). The minister announced the decisions in a statement issued Wednesday, citing compassionate grounds and remorse shown by the actors. He emphasised that the government’s stance on aviation safety remains uncompromising, warning that this clemency “draws a line” for future conduct. Ms. Emmanson was at the centre of a viral

Aviation on alert

Keyamo condemns viral exposure, urges reform after Ibom Air assault The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has condemned the disturbing behavior of a passenger aboard Ibom Air Flight Q153, while highlighting a broader push for strengthened aviation safety and security protocols. On Sunday, August 10, 2025, Comfort Emmanson (also known as Comfort Bob) allegedly assaulted several members of the Ibom Air flight and airport personnel after refusing to switch off her mobile phone as required before takeoff on the Uyo–Lagos flight—which departed at approximately 14:54. According to Ibom Air, following an intervention by a fellow passenger who turned off her

Caritas Communications announces leadership transition, appoints COO and second-generation management team

Caritas Communications Limited, a pioneer in energy-focused reputation management and strategic corporate communications consulting in Africa, has announced a significant leadership transition as part of its long-term growth and succession plan. Effective August 1, 2025, Chief Adedayo Ojo, the company’s visionary founder and Chief Executive Officer, assumes a new role as Chairman of the Board of Directors. The move signals a deliberate shift in the company’s leadership as it ushers in a new generation of executives to guide Caritas into its next phase. Favour Akintan Adedayo David Odulaja Fisayo Ayodele Kazeem Afolabi Favour Akintan, formerly Group Head of Business Services and Operations Manager, has been appointed

The role 21st century booksellers play in realising SDG 4—quality, inclusive and equitable education

By Oreoluwa Lesi SDG4 focuses on education and aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” It includes seven targets, which cover eliminating disparities in accessing education at the early childhood and primary levels based on gender, ability, and other socio-economic factors and, as much as possible, encouraging all women and men to stay through to the tertiary level; ensuring that all youth and a large proportion of adults are literate and numerate; and ensuring that all learners can get the knowledge and skills needed to gain employment and contribute to sustainable development. When we

The Role of Worldreader in achieving SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The East African Perspective

By Joan Mwachi-Amolo (Kenya) Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) aims to “ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Among its several core targets are universal youth literacy, early childhood development, universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education, and education for sustainable development and global citizenship. To reach SDG 4, unequal access to and quality of education must be fixed, and effective and inclusive learning environments must be created. It also requires supporting teachers, educators, and families as they facilitate learning. Tackling the Global Learning Crisis: The Transformational Power of Reading Reading is the foundation of all learning.

The Role of Libraries in realising SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The West African Perspective

By Nkem Osuigwe Libraries exist within the formal and informal sectors of the learning ecosystem. They are very important to learning in schools and in the different communities where they live all over Africa. They are critical for achieving an inclusive, equitable, and quality education where no one is left behind including those who are in employment and cannot attend school full-time and/or are taking online courses. They are also critical for those who have fallen through the cracks of the educational system as school dropouts at various stages of their educational journey or out-of-school children. Before School Age Public libraries introduce preschool

Do You Have Bad Money Habits?

Edmond loved the good life but was never patient with process. He didn't like to be reminded about things like savings, investments and stuff like that. His motto whenever issues with his finances were pointed out was: "God will provide or Isn't it God that has been seeing us to this point?" His records were terrible. Bank balance was always pitiful but guess what, Edmond dressed really nice, drove a nice car, spoke very convincingly and painted a picture of an upwardly mobile entrepreneur and sometimes business coach. He never had any mentees, though. No training modules, no books written,

Good and Bad Breakfast Options

When it comes to breakfast, there's usually a lot to unpack. From the popular opinion that it's overrated to knowing what exactly is best to have, breakfast often sparks a lot of debate. Skipping breakfast is not as bad as we've been led to believe over the years. In fact, aggressive marketing by cereal companies had us believing it was the most important meal of the day and therefore shouldn't be skipped. Others even went as far as urging us to eat like a king for breakfast and reduce our plate sizes as the day progressed. But understanding how our body

Managing the Kids This Holiday

Most schools have closed for the session and will be resuming in September, giving us approximately two months with the kids at home. I, for one, always look forward to the holidays because I get to stop waking up so early to prepare the kids for school. I have never been a morning person, so it hasn’t always been easy as a mom. But then, after a few days of sleeping in, you’re suddenly faced with a lot of free time with the kids and not really knowing how exactly to keep them preoccupied. I want to share some tips that have helped