Category: Aviation

The €37,000 Temptation: How Corporal Bashir Umar Shunned Greed, Redefined Wealth at Aminu Kano Airport

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……….Inside the story of the Nigerian Air Force soldier who chose institutional honor over a life-altering fortune. In a world where intense economic pressures often dictate human choices, the story of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Corporal Bashir Umar stands as an enduring, rare masterclass in character. On July 16, 2019, Umar—then a low-ranking Aircraftman on a routine security detail at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport—stumbled upon a lost parcel holding a staggering €37,000 in raw cash. At current parallel market valuations, that amount translates to an incredible ₦59.2 Million…

Update:Passengers Unhurt as Enugu Air Jet Skids Off Benin Runway

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A severe weather landing turned into a tense rescue operation at Benin Airport on Thursday, July 23 when an Enugu Air regional jet suffered a dramatic runway excursion.Despite heavy rainfall creating dangerous, slick tarmac conditions, emergency response teams successfully evacuated all passengers and crew with zero reported injuries. It was a moment of sheer panic transformed into a masterclass in emergency aviation response. Amidst a torrential downpour blinding the Edo State capital, an Enugu Air Embraer regional jet touched down on the Benin Airport runway, only to lose traction and…

World’s Top Drug Kingpin “El Mayo” to Serve Life, Forfeit $15B Sinaloa Empire

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A prominent Mexican cartel leader who heavily influenced the modern illicit drug trade will face a life sentence on Monday, following a record-breaking multi-billion dollar forfeiture agreement with U.S. prosecutors Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel in the late 1980s alongside Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, has agreed to surrender $15 billion in illicit proceeds generated over 30 years of operations. Long considered an almost mythical figure who shunned the public spotlight, the 76-year-old was the ultimate cartel strategist.He controlled a vast web of corruption, paying off political…

Tehran Hit, Hormuz Tanker Attacked in US Strikes

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Geopolitical shockwaves hit global shipping as the US fires on a Kharg Island-bound oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Executed alongside unprecedented strikes on Tehran, the attack enforces a tight blockade on Iranian ports. Global maritime and cargo shares are already reeling from the escalating threat to vital trade lanes. Sooth News reported that the US disabled an unladen, 1,100-foot, Curaçao-flagged oil tanker, M/T Belma, while it was transiting toward Iran’s Kharg Island on Thursday. The attack involved firing Hellfire missiles into the vessel’s smokestack following ignored warnings, marking…

Update: Baggage Returned After 24-Hour Delay as Airline Apologizes, Citing ‘Customer Welfare as Priority’

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LAGOS — Passengers aboard Enugu Air Flight EE4292 can finally breathe a sigh of relief following a grueling 24-hour waiting game. After a stressful weekend of uncertainty, stranded travelers from the Saturday, June 27 Kano-to-Lagos flight were finally reunited with their missing luggage on Monday, June 29.The troubled journey suffered its first major setback when the scheduled 7:10 PM departure was delayed until past 9:00 PM on Saturday, culminating in a massive baggage fallout at the arrival terminal. Enugu Air officially broke its silence during a visit by Sooth News…

EXCLUSIVE: Outrage in Lagos After Delayed Flight Leaves Passengers’ Luggage Behind

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LAGOS — Chaos erupted at the Murtala Mohammed Airport Terminal 2 (MM2) late last night as angry passengers confronted airline staff after an Enugu Air flight EE4291from Kano arrived virtually empty of some checked baggage. The incident capped off a grueling, multi-hour flight delay, leaving frustrated travelers—including vulnerable women and an infant—stranded at the baggage carousel without their personal belongings into the early hours of Sunday, June 28. Sooth News brings you this exclusive firsthand report: One of our own Directors, Officer Mohammed L. Ambi, was caught in the middle…

Soaked in Shirts and Towels: NDLEA Foils Brazil Cocaine Plot, Busts Multi-State Drug Network, Arrests PWDs

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have thwarted a major smuggling attempt, arresting 41-year-old Brazil-based businessman Abugu Oliver Ikechukwu. The suspect was intercepted with 6.10 kilograms of liquid cocaine, chemically infused into shirts and towels, as part of the agency’s relentless nationwide crackdown on illicit substances. According to a Sunday, June 14 statement by NDLEA Spokesman Femi Babafemi, Abugu’s run ended at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. Operatives nabbed the suspect on Thursday, June 11, 2026, just as he disembarked from an Ethiopian Airlines…

Saudi Authorities Suspend 21 Umrah Agencies Over Performance, Rules Breaches

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The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 service providers for failing to meet performance and regulatory standards during the recent season. According to an Arab News report on Saturday, June 13, evaluations of the firms revealed a decline in service quality alongside direct regulatory violations. ”The rulings were a reflection of the ministry’s commitment to providing high-quality services to pilgrims, it said. ” Of the companies suspended, 15 failed to achieve the necessary evaluation standards and six were found to have committed regulatory violations requiring corrective action,…

Xenophobia Fallout: First Batch of Repatriated Nigerians Arrives From South Africa

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An Air Peace airline flight conveying 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 10:30 am on Thursday. As the pioneer group repatriated amidst escalating xenophobic violence, their arrival follows documentation delays that pushed the flight back from its initial Monday schedule. According to official estimates, more than 1,000 Nigerians have expressed interest in voluntary repatriation and are awaiting evacuation. Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, confirmed that evacuation demands are soaring. In a strategic diplomatic move, the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria…

United Flight With 147 Passengers Diverted After Repeated Attempts to Breach Cockpit

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A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to make an unscheduled diversion to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday night due to a security scare. Sooth News monitored a Cable Network News (CNN) report stating that the incident occurred after an “unruly passenger” triggered safety concerns mid-flight. The Boeing 737, which was carrying 147 passengers and six crew members, landed safely before local authorities detained the individual. According to a CNN report, ”a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to divert to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday…