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Meet Captain Oluranti Ogoyi: the female pilot who dared KWAM1

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Before now, Captain Oluranti Ogoyi’s name would not have meant much to many Nigerians. She was best known in aviation circles as a skilled pilot with over ten years of flying experience.

But all that have changed, and today, her name is making headlines outside of the runway — after a heated boarding dispute with fuji maestro King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal snowballed into one of Nigeria’s most talked-about airport incidents.

 

The drama unfolded at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja when KWAM1 attempted to board a ValueJet flight carrying a thermoflask.

Aviation rules prohibit passengers from taking liquids above 100ml through security, and when the crew insisted the flask could not be allowed onboard, tempers flared.

Oluranti and Dad

Eyewitnesses claim the musician became agitated and, in the chaos, spilled some of the contents on a ground staff member.

It was then that Ogoyi, in command of the flight alongside First Officer Ivan Iloba, intervened.

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Citing security concerns, she reportedly ordered the aircraft door shut, barring the musician from boarding.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has since suspended both pilots’ licences, while also banning K1 from flying with Nigerian carriers for six months.

 

For Ogoyi, flying is more than a career — it’s a calling. Born Oluranti Ogunwale, she is the daughter of former senator Felix Kola Ogunwale, who represented Osun Central between 2003 and 2007. She began her career at Arik Air, steadily working her way up the cockpit ladder. In September 2021, after years as a first officer, she earned her captain’s stripes in a ceremony led by Arik’s top brass, including current NCAA boss Captain Chris Najomo.

 

Friends know her by her affectionate nickname “Rantilicious” — a playful contrast to her often serious professional persona. She is married to fellow pilot Isaac Ogoyi Jr, whose own career has taken him from Arik Air to RwandAir and now Uganda Airlines.

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After joining ValueJet a few years ago, Ogoyi quickly established herself as a trusted captain. But the events of Wednesday have left her career at a crossroads, with observers debating whether her actions reflected firm adherence to safety rules or an overreach in judgement.

 

Whatever the outcome of the NCAA investigation, one thing is certain: Ogoyi’s name is now etched in both Nigerian aviation history and public conversation.

 

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‘I apologise for my mistake’ — Sisi Alagbo Eniola Fagbemi breaks silence on leaked sex video

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Eniola Fagbemi, popular social media personality, better known as Sisi Alagbo, has apologised for the leaked threesome sex tape involving her, husband (Adesola Hakeem), and another woman.

Sisi Alagbo, popular on social media for selling herbal concoction, has received knocks from Nigerians who have condemned her for the video.

Speaking following the rains of condemnations that have trailed the video, Fagbemi revealed the struggles she’s going through, adding that she has been unable to sleep for days and that even sleeping medications had not worked for her since the video broke out on the internet.

Taking to her verified Facebook account, the internet sensation wrote, “I own my mistakes, and I apologize with all sincerity for the video circulating online. I am deeply sorry to everyone who felt disappointed in me.

“This is a great phase for me, and I pray for God’s forgiveness and my fans’ forgiveness, please let’s move on past this because this media is where I get little support to feed, pls don’t condemn me or castigate me am already passing through a lot,

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‘I can’t eat or sleep for days, even sleeping meds aren’t working for me anymore, I am deeply sorry, everyone. Please forgive me, I don’t want to injure myself, it’s only the little strength I have.”

Fagbemi broke into the internet after showcasing her craft and promoting her grandmother’s business to the world, including China and Qatar.

She again became a social media sensation after a heart-warming encounter with Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in Morocco, at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

In the short video she shared online, she respectfully knelt to greet the football star, and the video quickly went viral, sparking widespread reactions and conversations across social platforms.

Responding to critics who questioned her action at the time, she wrote, “You are dragging me because I knelt down to greet Osimhen. I did not know that being respectful is now a crime. Osimhen is wealthier and more famous than me. Do you even know how elites and influential people all over the world are eager to meet him? For Osimhen to come down to my level — me, an ordinary agbo hawker from the trenches — I need to give him maximum respect.

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“Just the video I posted, I already know what I have gained from it. People from Ibadan have told me that all the agbo in my store have been sold out. Everyone in Morocco is rushing to taste the agbo I brought. If I see Osimhen again, I will kneel down to greet him as a proper Yoruba girl that I am. I am a beautiful story.”

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SPECIAL TRIBUTE: Celebrating a rare icon, master strategist, and a true Professor of practical politics.

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At 90, Otunba Bushura Adedeji Alebiosu – “Bush of Africa” stands as a living testament to wisdom, resilience, and enduring influence.

His life has been a remarkable journey of service, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to community development and political excellence at the grassroots.

Otunba Alebiosu’s legacy is written not just in years, but in lives touched, leaders raised, and structures built. A bridge between generations, his voice has shaped conversations, guided decisions, and inspired countless individuals to embrace purposeful leadership.

Today, we celebrate not just longevity, but impact. Not just age, but relevance. Not just a man, but an institution.

May your wisdom continue to illuminate paths, and may your legacy remain evergreen.

Happy 90th Birthday, Bush of Africa

E-signed:

Oloye Salami Oluwaseun
Managing Director/CEO
Crosserlough Development Company

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Zaynab Otiti Obanor: The Queen with Uncommon Milk of Kindness Celebrates Birthday with the Needy

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In a world where birthdays are often marked by glittering parties and exclusive guest lists, Zaynab Otiti Obanor chose a different path—one paved with compassion, empathy and an uncommon milk of human kindness.

For Zaynab, philanthropy is not a seasonal obligation or a public relations gesture; it is a way of life. True to her enduring spirit of generosity, she marked her birthday not with chandeliers and champagne, but with open arms and a giving heart—celebrating with the needy, the forgotten and the vulnerable.

From distributing food items and essential supplies to sharing warm embraces and reassuring words, she turned what could have been a private celebration into a communal blessing. For many beneficiaries, her presence was more precious than the gifts she brought. She did not merely give; she connected. She listened. She cared.

Those who know her say this is vintage Zaynab—graceful yet grounded, elegant yet empathetic. A woman who understands that true royalty is not defined by status but by service. In her quiet but impactful way, she continues to demonstrate that the greatest wealth one can possess is a generous spirit.

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Her philosophy has always been clear: to change the world, we must first change our attitude toward giving. And on her special day, she once again proved that kindness, when shared, multiplies.

As she adds another year, Zaynab Otiti Obanor stands tall—not just as a celebrated figure, but as a beacon of hope. A queen, indeed, whose crown shines brightest in the lives she touches.

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