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Businessman Surprises Ibom Air’s Comfort Emmanson with iPhone 16 and Contract
Comfort Emmanson, the young woman who became the center of attention after her clash with airline staff on an Ibom Air flight, has received an unexpected turn of fortune. A Nigerian businessman, known as Oga Uby, has offered her a brand-new iPhone 16 Pro Max along with a four-year brand ambassador contract under his logistics company, Tubex Logistics.
The announcement drew reactions online, not only because of the high-end gadget but also because it symbolized support at a time when Comfort has been in the eye of controversy. Uby explained that the gift was to replace her lost phone and to give her a fresh start, while the contract would provide her with steady income and recognition as the face of his company.
Comfort’s story had earlier taken a dramatic turn when videos of her refusing to switch off her phone on a flight went viral. The situation escalated into a physical altercation with the crew, leading to her removal from the aircraft and a stint in detention. The case quickly divided public opinion, some condemned her actions while others felt she was unfairly treated.
The matter gained even more attention when Ibom Air slammed her with a lifetime ban, a decision that was later overturned after pressure from the Minister of Aviation and growing public sympathy. Her eventual release brought relief, but the saga left her in the spotlight as one of the most talked-about passengers in recent times.
Now, Oga Uby’s intervention has shifted the narrative. Social media users have praised the businessman for stepping in, with many describing his gesture as a reminder that a person’s lowest moment doesn’t have to define their future. Comfort herself expressed gratitude, calling the gesture more than she ever expected and thanking him for believing in her despite the backlash.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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