A video circulating widely on social media has captured Delta State police officers casually counting large sums of money allegedly seized from motorists and civilians in broad daylight. The footage has prompted intense public debate over the alleged daily extortion by those meant to protect the public. The clip, seen by many online, shows an officer sitting inside a police van sorting through bundles of naira notes along a busy Delta road. This visual record has reignited scrutiny of police conduct in Nigeria amid growing citizen complaints of harassment and illicit demands for money. This episode is reminiscent of similar instances reported earlier in the year, including another viral video from May showing an officer covertly counting cash on duty. Widespread condemnation on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) shows the deep disappointment Nigerians feel towards the police force. Users likened the officers’ actions to street market vendors’ trading, expressing disbelief that law enforcement personnel engage so openly in corrupt practices. The economic hardships many face seem amplified by the activities of some security agents who appear to be supplementing their income through coercion and bribery. One user with the username @AdexxyArt, said, Armed robbers @NigeriapolicePR robbing citizens on a daily basis. At least na few times original thieves dey come, una police na everyday u dey rob. Another user Akukaria⭐️ with the username @AkukariaSA, lamented, Nigeria police are thieves with government licensed weapons to extort and k!ll so called Nigerians. This development adds fuel to ongoing calls for accountability and reform within the Nigerian police force. With social media continuously exposing such misconduct, pressure mounts on authorities to enforce discipline and restore public trust.
NCAA investigates clash between Ibom Air crew and passenger Comfort Emmanson
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched an official probe into the recent incident involving Comfort Emmanson, a passenger, and members of Ibom Air’s crew. On Wednesday, NCAA officials met in Abuja with Julie Edwards, a crew member reportedly at the center of the trouble, alongside other staff directly involved. This was part of the authority’s effort to get to the bottom of what happened on the flight and at the airport. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s publicist, shared the update on his X account. He confirmed that different NCAA departments, including Aviation Security, Operations, Licensing, Training Standards, Legal, and Consumer Protection, are working together to ensure a fair and thorough investigation. Emmanson herself was expected to meet with the NCAA later on Thursday, accompanied by her lawyer. The confrontation happened after Emmanson flew from Uyo to Lagos, where she allegedly had a physical encounter with a flight attendant and then clashed with airport officials. The situation led to her facing criminal charges at the Ikeja Magistrates’ Court and being held briefly at Kirikiri Correctional Centre. Her release came after the Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, ordered Ibom Air to withdraw their complaint. This investigation aims to bring clarity and ensure such incidents are properly handled moving forward.
Ibom Air bans female passenger after violent assault on crew and airport staff
Ibom Air has banned a female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, after she assaulted crew members and airport security on a flight from Uyo to Lagos. The incident went through viral videos on social media showing the passenger physically attacking airline staff and clashing with security at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport on Sunday. Before takeoff, Emmanson refused to switch off her phone despite instructions from the cabin crew and the pilot. Eventually, another passenger switched off the phone, but Emmanson verbally lashed out. The flight proceeded as scheduled. After arriving in Lagos and once other passengers had disembarked, Emmanson confronted the purser who had asked her to turn off the phone. Witnesses say she stepped on the purser, tore off her wig, removed her glasses, threw them to the floor, and assaulted her repeatedly with slaps and her footwear. When another crew member intervened, Emmanson also slapped her. She tried to grab a fire extinguisher, posing a serious safety risk. Airport security, alerted by the pilot, intervened but Emmanson resisted and attacked both Ibom Air and Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) security personnel. She was forcibly removed from the aircraft and taken into custody by police for further investigation. Ibom Air issued a statement confirming the incident and announcing that Emmanson has been banned from flying with the airline. The airline also reported the matter to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. Recall, Daily Tech Nigeria, on the 8th of August, 2025, reported a similar incident where Kwam 1 ( K1 De Ultimate ) reportedly tried to carry an undisclosed liquid onto the plane, which aviation rules forbid unless declared and special permission is given. When security officers asked him to comply, he refused and allegedly spilled what was later confirmed as alcohol on one of the officers. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at Ibom Air, emphasized that passengers must follow simple safety rules, like turning off phones during takeoff and landing, to avoid such serious incidents. Further updates are expected as investigations continue.
“Use the world-class ultra modern hospital you built in Kogi, your health can be managed in Nigeria” – EFCC to Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected a request from former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello to travel abroad for medical treatment, insisting he should use local facilities instead. Bello, who is facing trial over an alleged ₦80.2 billion money laundering case, asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to release his passport so he could seek medical care overseas. His lawyers cited health concerns, including hypertension and hypercalcemia, as reasons for the trip. The EFCC opposed the application, calling it an abuse of court process. The agency argued that Bello’s conditions are not life-threatening and can be managed within Nigeria. Prosecutors pointed out that Bello, during his time as governor, commissioned “ultra-modern hospitals with state-of-the-art facilities” in Kogi State, and urged him to use those hospitals for his treatment. “The defendant insisted that the hospitals were built to curb medical tourism,” EFCC counsel Kemi Pinheiro told the court, adding that Bello should use the same facilities he promoted. The EFCC also questioned the credibility of the medical report presented by Bello, noting it lacked details about the doctor’s qualifications. The commission warned that allowing Bello to travel could disrupt his ongoing trial, as he is currently on Interpol’s red notice. The presiding judge, Emeka Nwite, has adjourned the matter for ruling, with further hearings scheduled for July.
NAPTIP declares Speed Darlington wanted over rape and cyberbullying allegations
Nigerian entertainer Darlington Okoye, known as Speed Darlington, is now wanted by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) over serious allegations including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. The controversy began in May when Speed Darlington posted a viral Instagram Live video claiming he had sex with a 15-year-old girl. The video sparked public outrage and calls for legal action. Speed Darlington later said the confession was a publicity stunt to promote his new music, but the backlash continued. NAPTIP summoned him for questioning on May 30, 2025, but he failed to appear. Despite offering a later date, NAPTIP rejected it and warned of further legal action. After missing multiple appointments, the agency officially declared him wanted and urged the public to report his whereabouts. The Lagos State government and child protection groups condemned the act, emphasizing zero tolerance for sexual abuse of minors. The girl mentioned in the video reportedly plans to file a formal police complaint. Speed Darlington’s case is a reminder of the serious consequences of using social media irresponsibly.
EFCC arraigns Port Harcourt doctor over alleged N39.1 million visa fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Dr. Nekabari Dambere Nathan, a Port Harcourt-based medical doctor, before the Federal High Court in Rivers State over an alleged visa fraud totaling N39.1 million. Dr. Nathan, alongside his company, Global Horizons Academy Ltd, was brought before Justice P. I. Ajoku on Thursday, facing a one-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence and advance fee fraud. According to the EFCC, the case stems from a petition filed in February 2023, alleging that Dr. Nathan posed as a professional trainer and travel agent, promising to secure visas and job placements in Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom for Nigerian applicants. The petitioner, identified as Justice Toojah Iyieagbu, Managing Director of Riskout Consults, claimed that Dr. Nathan approached his company and convinced several students to pay for visa processing and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam enrollment. The total sum collected reportedly reached N39,157,000. However, the EFCC alleges that Dr. Nathan failed to deliver on his promises, neither securing the visas nor the job placements, and subsequently became unreachable, frustrating efforts by the victims to recover their money. In court, Dr. Nathan pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecution, represented by A. Abubakar, requested that the defendant be remanded and for a trial date to be set. The defence counsel, Friday Otanjah, applied for bail on medical grounds. Justice Ajoku ordered that Dr. Nathan be remanded in EFCC custody and adjourned the hearing of the bail application to June 25, 2025. The trial is scheduled to begin on November 27, 2025. The EFCC continues to warn the public to be cautious of individuals and organizations making promises of overseas job placements and visa procurement, urging prospective applicants to verify the legitimacy of such offers.