Federal Aviation Administration Warns Airlines About Boeing Planes
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a safety alert to airlines warning of the potential for limited or jammed rudder movement on certain Boeing 737 airplanes after a safety official urged the agency to take action. The National Transportation Safety Board recommendation came as they investigate a February incident involving a United Airlines (UAL.O), opens new tab flight. The safety alert directs pilots and airline operators to review Boeing’s procedure for responding to a jammed rudder. The FAA said it will collect data as a result of the recommended check and investigation but does not plan to propose a directive that would require airlines to replace the parts that can stick.
Made In China 2035: A New Era of Global Leadership
China is projected to overtake the United States in hi-tech and advanced military manufacturing by 2035, according to prominent Chinese strategist Lu Yongxiang. In a commentary published in the Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Lu, former vice-chairman of the National People’s Congress, highlights the irreversible decline of US manufacturing competitiveness and estimates that ‘Made in […]
Super Eagles Set to Open Camp for 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Against Libya
Super Eagles will on Sunday open camp for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Augustine Eguavoen’s side will be based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State for training ahead of the game. Coach Eguavoen is expected to unveil his squad […]
Federal Government distributes 2000 CNG-powered tricycles to youths
The Federal Government has distributed 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to youths as part of commitment by President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the daily struggles of young persons. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, who announced this yesterday during the first phase distribution of the tricycles, said they would go a long way in easing the transportation challenges faced by citizens across the country. According to her, the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund will also provide the financial backbone for many young innovators to thrive, boosting not only youth employment but also our economy at large. The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said that the country has both informal and formal young people, and the creation of Ministry of Youths was the best thing that happened to young people in Nigeria, which will go a long way in creating employment for young people.
President Bola Tinubu announces 30-Day National Youth Confab
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 30-day confab for youths in the country to discuss and address challenges confronting them. Tinubu who stated this during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast earlier today, said the Confab will unite young people nationwide to collaboratively develop solutions to issues such as education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice. […]
BBNaija To Showcase One Of Its Most Impactful Tasks
Reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, will showcase one of its most impactful tasks yet, with an aim to ignite a national conversation on gender equity. This exciting new task scheduled for today Monday, September 30, is put together by The She Tank, a creative think tank, and BellaNaija, lifestyle and Entertainment Company, as part of […]
NHRC Calls for Protection of Protesters Ahead of October 1st Demonstrations
Ahead of the planned second round of protests on October 1st, 2024, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to provide necessary support and protection for the protesters, including safeguarding them from counter-protesters and mobs. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, who made this statement today in Abuja also called on protesters to […]
NCoS Board suspends officers of correctional Service after Bobrisky Revelation
The Board, Nigerian Correctional Service, the Nigerian Immigration Service, the Federal Fire Service, and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, has suspended senior officers of the service, to allow for further investigation on the various allegations against them. The Board Secretary, Ja’afaru Ahmed, in a statement said the officers: Michael Anugwa and Sikiru Adekunle, both Deputy-Controller of corrections, in-charge of Medium and Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Kiri-kiri, Lagos, were suspended following a viral video relating to Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky. The board has also suspended ASC II Ogbule Obinna, serving at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Afikpo, Ebonyi State, for allegedly escorting a convicted inmate out of the custodial centre to a location outside the facility, while the board equally suspended another senior officer of the service, Iloafonsi Ikechukwu, Deputy-Controller of Corrections (DCC), in-charge of Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kuje- Abuja, for allegedly receiving monies on behalf of an inmate.
Federal Government Begins New Minimum Wage Payment
Civil servants under the federal government payroll will start receiving the new N70,000 minimum wage payment from yesterday, September 26. Spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, who stated this to journalists in an interview however did not state if the minimum wage would be paid alongside its arrears. This comes days after the Chairman, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, Ekpo Nta, confirmed that the government has approved the upward review of consolidated public service salary structure.
Special Falcons enter Group C for first Women’s World Cup Amputee Football
Nigeria’s women’s amputee football team, the Special Falcons, has been drawn into Group C alongside Ecuador, the USA, and Ukraine in the first Women’s World Cup Amputee Football draw. The World Cup will run from November 4 to November 10, 2024, in Barranquilla Colombia, bringing together the worlds’ best women’s amputee football teams. The Special Falcons are currently in Abuja, as they prepare for the tournament.