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Turkish Airlines To Airlift Passengers After Labour Dispute
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily brokered peace between Turkish Airlines and the National Union of Air Transport Employees.
Aviation union with its mother union, Nigeria Labour Congress, on Tuesday shut the airlines over allegations that the airline management sacked seven and was still planning on sacking more for unionisation.
This imbroglio led to the strandedness of over 300 travellers at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, following the airline’s inability to airlift them to Istanbul.
On Thursday the regulatory body brokered peace between the duo allowing the European carrier to airlift its Nigeria passengers who have been stranded for more than 24 hours at the airport.
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Following the NCAA intervention, NUATE has temporarily agreed to shelve further interruption of Turkish Airlines operations in Lagos and Abuja to allow the airlift of stranded passengers both inbound and outbound the country, after which the picketing will continue.
The truce was reached after a meeting with the representative of the Acting Director General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Michael Achimugu, who is also the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA and the management of the Turkish airline.
Speaking shortly after the peace meeting, NCAA’s spokesperson confirmed that the airline will now airlift the delayed travellers.
“Just as we can see here we have been able to resolve the matter at hand and the Turkish airlines will airlift the travellers after which further discussions can resume.”
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Also speaking, Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Olabisi Idowu, noted that the union will only allow the airlines to airlift the stranded travellers while the picketing shall continue until the union’s demands are adhered to.
The organised labour had stated that it would not back down until their colleagues sacked by the European airlines over unionisation were reinstated back to the aviation company.
Idowu said, “At the intervention of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, as well as the Nigerian Police Force and Directorate of State Security, Airports Command, the Congress has decided to allow the passengers stranded at the Lagos and Istanbul airports who were booked on the flights for 21/05/2024 to be airlifted by Turkish Airlines. This decision is purely on humanitarian grounds.
“The picketing exercise other than as allowed above shall remain firmly in place until all the demands of NLC are fully met.”
The truce meeting had representatives of NUATE led by its General Secretary, Aba Ochema, the Regional Manager of NCAA, Mrs Bukola Teriba among others.
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US Tech CEO Caught Cheating With HR At Coldplay Concert
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A top United States tech boss, Andy Byron, has gone viral after being caught on the kiss cam with his company’s HR chief, Kristin Cabot, during a Coldplay concert in Boston.
The duo, both from the data firm Astronomer, were shown on the giant screen while hugging. But as soon as the camera focused on them, they quickly separated. Cabot covered her face while Byron bent down to hide. The crowd laughed as Coldplay’s singer, Chris Martin, joked from the stage, saying, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
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The video, shared on TikTok, has gathered millions of views. Many online users accused them of cheating, with some claiming Byron’s wife has already dropped her married name on social media.
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Why UNIMAID Was Renamed After Buhari – Education Ministry
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The Federal Ministry of Education on Friday said the University of Maiduguri was named after late former president Muhammadu Buhari as a result of Buhari’s unwavering commitment to education.
This was made known in a statement by Folasade Boriowo, the Ministry of Education’s director of press.
According to the statement, President Bola Tinubu approved the renaming during a special session of the Federal Executive Council convened to pay tribute to the late leader.
The President described Buhari as a statesman whose administration prioritised national security, economic recovery, institutional reform, and anti-corruption.
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“The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa CON on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and the entire Nigerian education sector, extends profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for his statesmanlike decision to immortalise the late President Muhammadu Buhari through the renaming of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State, as Muhammadu Buhari University of Maiduguri.
“This announcement was made during a special session of the expanded Federal Executive Council convened by President Tinubu to honour the legacy of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. The President opened the session with a moving tribute chronicling the life and service of the late statesman, particularly highlighting his commitment to national security, institutional reform, economic recovery, and anti-corruption efforts.
“Distinguished national leaders, including the Senate President, H.E. Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; Governors, Ministers, and Heads of Service of Federation paid heartfelt tributes. In a solemn response, Yusuf Buhari, son of the late President, spoke on behalf of the Buhari family.”
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The Education Ministry further described the renaming as a symbolic gesture that acknowledges Buhari’s legacy, especially his administration’s efforts in human capital development through initiatives such as the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, the Treasury Single Account, the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, and various social investment schemes.
The statement continued, “The Ministry of Education is deeply honoured that the sector has been chosen as the channel through which the late President’s legacy will be permanently enshrined.”
Dr. Alausa noted, “President Tinubu’s decision reflects not only deep empathy and respect but also a firm belief in education as the bedrock of national development. His commitment to human capital development is unwavering and consistent with the path of national renewal that President Buhari championed.
“This symbolic gesture underscores the administration’s recognition of education as a cornerstone for sustainable development and national identity. The Ministry reiterates its commitment to upholding the values of service, integrity, and excellence that both late President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu exemplify. “
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How RCCG Pastor Absconded With $8,000, Marry New Wife In US — Pastor Adeboye’s wife
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Pastor Mrs. Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has narrated how a pastor in the church diverted $8,000 meant for missions, abandoned his wife in South Africa, and traveled to the United States to marry another woman.
She shared the revelation while ministering at a recent programme organised for men in the church.
A video of her message, which has been circulating online, was monitored by Church Times.
According to Pastor Folu, the incident occurred during one of her missionary visits to Cape Town, South Africa, where she was invited to preach at a local RCCG parish.
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She explained that midway into her ministration, a woman entered and began removing chairs, indicating that the church’s time at the venue had ended.
Surprised to discover that the church held its services in a rented eatery, she recalled approaching the parish pastor to ask what it would take to secure a permanent worship space.
The pastor, whom she described as being from Ekiti, explained that with just $8,000, the church could begin raising funds for a permanent site.
He proposed using the money to purchase a fairly used vehicle and giving it to a tourism agency, which would pay returns to the church to fund the building project.
Encouraged by the idea, Pastor Folu said she quickly released the $8,000 to him.
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But instead of carrying out the plan, the pastor absconded with the money.
“Unknown to me, the man had a different plan,” she said. “As soon as he collected the money, he travelled to the U.S. and left his wife in South Africa.”
She revealed that the pastor went on to marry another woman in the U.S., leaving his former wife in distress.
“The woman he abandoned in South Africa is presently in a terrible state now, almost running mad,” she lamented.
Addressing the congregation, she questioned the integrity of such actions, saying: “RCCG men, what are we going to do? Are we going to continue with such a lying spirit, a deceitful spirit to the God of the kingdom?”
The audience responded with a resounding, “No!”
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Mrs. Adeboye stressed the need for a return to spiritual discipline and obedience, adding, “That is why we have this landmark meeting. We must go back to the old path where we look up to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.”
Reflecting on the early years of the Redemption Camp, she reminded the men of the sacrifices the church made in pursuit of God’s will.
“We must get to the point where we say, ‘Wherever He leads, we follow,’” she said. “We were in this bush. For three years, there was no light.
“We went back to the days of lanterns and we were grinding with stone, whereas where we were coming from, we had grinding machines, we had washing machines.”
She concluded with a word of encouragement, “We may not know where God will take us, but we have a bright future, if we remain faithful.”
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