I shared restaurant table with an Ugandan lady in Edinburgh last year.
We got talking and she said the day she was surprised at Nigerians' ubiquity was the day she traveled to one tiny country in the Carribean (can't remember the name again) and she met Nigerians living and working there (not visiting like her).
Since Monday 11 May, 2026, several passengers have been stranded following the cancellation of @MaxAirLtd, with little to no adequate communication or timely resolution.
A scheduled flight from lagos to Abuja for 9:25 am on Monday was moved to 1:50pm, which later left Lagos at 3:15pm. The connecting flight to Maiduguri scheduled for 1:30pm was moved to 9:10pm and later cancelled a few minutes to 9pm, rendering passengers stranded and plans altered. A rescheduled flight was made for 5pm the next day, which also didn’t take off till past 8pm.
It doesn’t end there, the returning flight on for Wednesday from Maiduguri to Abuja scheduled for 2:30pm was cancelled with no information of a rescheduled flight. New arrangements were later made to leave for Friday scheduled for 2:30pm but later moved to 6pm and the aircraft did not board till 8:45pm. After boarding for over 30mins the flight was cancelled due to safety reasons and rescheduled for Saturday 8am.
Arriving at the Abuja airport a few minutes to 10am. The connecting flight to Lagos was scheduled for 6pm and then later moved to 9pm. Persons have been coming to the airport for a connecting flight to Lagos since Wednesday, and are yet to fly.
Beyond the inconvenience, passengers have been forced to incur unnecessary expenses on accommodation, transportation, feeding, and rescheduled engagements. For many, this disruption has affected business activities, family commitments, and important appointments.
More concerning are the heartbreaking stories emerging from affected passengers.
Some have reportedly missed examinations that could impact their academic future, others have been unable to reunite with loved ones, while some have also missed critical medical appointments due to the prolonged delay and uncertainty.
Air travel should come with reliability, accountability, and proper customer care. While unforeseen situations may occur, passengers deserve prompt information, clear alternatives, and adequate support during disruptions.
We call on the @fmaviationng, @fccpcnigeria and @FAAN_Official to look into this and for @MaxAirLtd to improve its service delivery, communication channels, and passenger support systems to prevent a repeat of this experience. Customers should not be left stranded without clarity or assistance.
The aviation industry thrives on public trust, and that trust must be protected through professionalism, responsiveness, and respect for passengers’ time and resources.
I may be wrong, but no matter how close I am to you, or how close my father was to you, once you are in power I distance myself.
Bros what is meant for you will come to you either through Bago or not. It may even be the Kolo that will deliver it.
The Human Condition...
Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago was a friend of my late father, Alhaji Tijjani Usman Bulldozer (APC Party Chairman of Suleja LGA).
Even after my father passed away, I continued to stay in touch with him regularly. Every Friday, I would greet him because he was a cheerful person with a great sense of humor. I really enjoyed talking with him.
Even after he won his primary elections, we still spoke often. I called to congratulate him. At one point, I told him I was interested in getting a job with the Nigeria Customs Service, and he asked me to send him my slip, saying Insha Allah he would try to help. But around that time, he became busy with the governorship campaign, so I had to let the matter go.
After he became governor, we spoke one last time. He told me that from then on I should text him instead — you know, being a governor is no small responsibility.
Later, after he became governor, destiny made us meet again in Bida. It happened because his security team and I were staying at the same hotel. My colleagues and I had traveled from Lagos for work on behalf of our company.
We met the governor, and he recognized me. He welcomed me warmly, introduced me to some people, and was genuinely happy to see me. I was very happy too.
Then he called the guy whose picture I circled — his name is “Kolo.” He told him to collect my phone number and said that whenever I wanted to see him, I should contact Kolo. He also instructed them to give me some money, and afterward I returned to Lagos.
After I completed my NYSC, I messaged Kolo, but he claimed he didn’t know me. I sent him this picture, and he admitted it was indeed him, but he still acted like he didn’t recognize me. I tried everything I could, but he refused to help me make any connection. Eventually, I just left the matter alone and said to myself that if it is destined, Allah will create another opportunity for us to meet again.
What still confuses me is why he refused to connect me with the governor.
The only thing I would have asked for was a job. But he completely refused.
Still, I believe that if it is meant to be, one day I will meet the governor again — whether he likes it or not.
~ El-Muaz
🚨 BREAKING: Real Madrid have DECIDED their criteria for their new manager:
- WINNER
- EXPERIENCED
- A manager the dressing room could only respect
@JLSanchez78
Another crazy part is that he lived in Kano in 2012. Same time bombs were flying up and down with check points all over the north. How escaped to Borno is a mystery
I really feel that. Losing my dad changed everything for me. It was like the world dimmed overnight. That was the last time I remember being genuinely happy and since then nothing’s felt whole again. Allah ya jikan iyayen mu da suka rasu ya kara ma wanda suke raye Lafiya.