In a statement personally signed by the veteran singer, K1 expressed deep regret over the misunderstanding, which sparked reports suggesting he had attempted to board a flight with alcohol in his flask. He, however, firmly denied the claim, clarifying that the flask contained only water due to a medical condition.

“Unknown to many, I suffer from chronic dehydration and have been medically advised to stay constantly hydrated. The flask I carried that day contained only water not alcohol as speculated,” he explained.

According to the singer, the flask was empty during two rounds of security checks and was only filled with water at the airport lounge before proceeding to the tarmac. He further noted that he had not boarded the aircraft at the time of the incident. While insisting he had no intention to disrupt airport protocols or cause embarrassment, K1 apologised to all parties concerned, including the Presidency, Ministry of Aviation, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), ValueJet, and his global fanbase.

“I deeply regret any concern this incident may have caused. My loyalty to Nigeria and commitment to upholding its image remain steadfast. I would never do anything to tarnish the reputation I’ve built over the past five decades,” he added.

K1 reaffirmed his dedication to promoting Nigerian culture and music worldwide and expressed appreciation to those who reached out with concern and support during the controversy.

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In a tweet on Monday, March 13, 2023, the organization announced that the maintenance work on the runway at  Airport (MMIA) will take eight weeks

According to the statement, Flights will be redirected to Taxiway B-18L.⁣ ⁣

This closure was necessary for contractors to install the airfield ground lighting system which had been neglected for over 15 years.⁣ ⁣ The closure has caused difficulties for domestic airlines, as they have had to share the 18/Right runway with international airlines.⁣

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The incident happened on Friday at 10:30am while the B737-500 aircraft with registration number 5N-BQR was taxiing to the parking bay at the airport.

No one was reportedly injured during the incident and no life was lost.

Spokesperson for Air Peace, Stanley Olise, who confirmed the incident said the tyre has been fixed and the aircraft has been moved from the runway.”

A press statement released by the airline read that:  “Our aircraft neither crashed nor crash-landed in Ilorin or in any place for that matter.

“Air Peace is committed to providing peaceful connectivity across cities and relentlessly observes the highest standards of safety in its operations.”

Also, the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), the investigating body in charge of all aviation-related accidents and incidents in Nigeria, confirmed that the incident occurred but said there was no plane crash.

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FAAN, in a series of tweets on Thursday, said: “The Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) hereby strongly condemns the conduct of the Governor of Adamawa state Alh Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who arrived Port Harcourt International Airport aboard aircraft 5N-IZY, at 17:08 hrs on 14th July 2020.”

1. The Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) hereby strongly condemns the conduct of the Governor of Adamawa state Alh Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who arrived Port Harcourt international Airport aboard aircraft 5N-IZY, at 17:08 hrs on 14th July 2020

— Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (@FAAN_Official) July 16, 2020

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