I t was supposed to be a routine flight from South Africa to Lagos. But for passengers on an Air Peace flight on Thursday night, the journey turned chaotic after two men allegedly lit cigarettes inside the cabin. The Airport Police Command in Lagos confirmed on Friday that the two passengers will be arraigned. They were named as Enaruna Prince Aghama, 51, and Tony Ajayi, 43. According to police spokesperson, ASP Mohammed Adeola, Aviation Security personnel handed the men over to the International Airport Police Division at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, immediately after the plane landed. The trouble reportedly started at about 7:44 p.m., while the aircraft was still in the air. “At 1944 hours, the suspects brought out cigarettes and started smoking on board,” the police statement read. “That triggered the aircraft’s smoke detector and emergency alarm. Passengers and crew panicked.” Things didn’t stop there. Police said the men also had alcohol with them and got hostile...

  BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN   B efore the recent reform announcement, many Nigerians had called for the scrapping of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), while others called for a reform. Critics argued that the scheme poses significant risks to corps members posted to high-risk regions, while others claimed the program is outdated and it's an inefficient use of time. ‎In response to these concerns, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) announced on Monday, June 29, 2026, that it had approved a structural overhaul to reposition the scheme. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, stated that the reforms are necessary because "our needs as a country have changed." According to the Minister, the new framework will transition the NYSC from its current mobilization model to one centered on skills development, employability, and national unity. ‎In this commentary, I will refrain from discussing the debate regarding the iconic uniform to address a more pressi...