Super Eagles Call Off Strike In Egypt Over Unpaid Allowances

 

  Nigeria’s Super Eagles have suspended their training strike over unpaid bonuses at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following last-minute intervention by top football officials. 

  The team finally agreed to train in Alexandria, 30 minutes after schedule, after the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) promised to pay a win bonus from their 1-0 victory over Burundi on Saturday, by the end of the week. 

NCAA Investigates Helicopter’s Highway Landing On Lagos-Benin Expressway

 

  Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said on Tuesday that is has begun investigation into the circumstances that forced an helicopter belong to Tropical Arctic Logistics Limited to initiate an unscheduled diversion and land on the Lagos – Benin Expressway around Ore, in Ondo State. Its spokesman, Sam Adurogboye disclosed this in a statement.

   The NCAA said its investigation was sequel to a video, which had gone viral on social media. NCAA said the pilot of the chopper was compelled to land between Benin and Ore in an unscheduled diversion to pick up someone. The statement reads :” The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is fully aware of the viral video of the Helicopter that landed on the highway.

President Buhari Appoints Acting Chairman of NNPC Board

 

    President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday appointed Dr. Thomas M. A. John as Acting Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.

Miracle Becomes Instrument Rated Pilot

 

   Miracle Igbokwe Ikechukwu,  winner of 2018 Big Brother Naija (BBN) ‘Double Wahala’ reality show has obtained certification as “Instrument Rated” pilot.

Cardi B Pleads Not Guilty To Charges In New York Strip Club Fight

 

  Grammy Award-winning rapper Cardi B pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to felony assault charges relating to an alleged fight at a New York City strip club last year.