EVENTS
Yuletide Airfare Spike: Tickets to South-East Hit N287,800, Aero Contractors Offer Relief
Airfares to the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria have surged by over 100% this yuletide season. For instance, Air Peace raised its one-way tickets from Lagos to Asaba from N97,400 to N287,800, while Lagos to Anambra soared to N381,100 in mid-December. Similar increases were observed for routes to Enugu, Owerri, and Uyo.
Amid these price hikes, Aero Contractors offered relief by reducing fares to an average of N80,000 across all routes.
Other airlines like Ibom Air and ValueJet also adjusted their fares, with Lagos to Uyo costing N152,700 and Lagos to Port Harcourt priced at N164,761.
Airfare Analysis
A review of airline booking platforms reveals steep fare hikes, particularly for Air Peace:
Lagos to Asaba: N97,400 (Dec. 5) → N287,800 (Dec. 18).
Abuja to Asaba: N95,400 (Dec. 5) → N285,800 (Dec. 16).
Lagos to Benin: Remained steady at N95,000, while Abuja to Benin rose to N285,800 (mid-December).
Lagos to Calabar: N162,000 (Dec. 15) → N181,000 (Dec. 22).
Lagos to Uyo: N145,000 (Dec. 8) → N202,100 (Dec. 15).
For South-East routes:
Lagos to Anambra: N114,400 (Dec. 6) → N381,100 (Dec. 17).
Lagos to Enugu: N95,000 (Dec. 5) → N285,800 (Dec. 21–29).
Lagos to Owerri: N95,400 (Dec. 5) → N381,000 (Dec. 29).
Other Airlines’ Fare Adjustments
Ibom Air: One-way tickets from Lagos to Uyo cost N152,700 (mid-December).
ValueJet: Lagos to Port Harcourt tickets priced at N164,761 (Dec. 18–20).
Aero Contractors: Provided much-needed relief by slashing fares to an average of N80,000 across all routes, making air travel more accessible during this period of economic strain.
EVENTS
EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
Operational measures include:
Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.
The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.
IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026
EVENTS
Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household
Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.
He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.
Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.
The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.
This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.
EVENTS
“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child
A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.
The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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