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European Air traffic controllers warn of strike action

Kurt Hofmann Jan 28, 2014 Several European countries could be affected by air traffic controller strikes this week. Italy‘s ATM system could be affected tomorrow and Thursday, while strikes are also possible in Portugal tomorrow. On Thursday, air traffic controllers are calling for actions in Greece, France, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Austria, although these would be hourly actions rather than full- or half- day strikes. European airlines will be seriously affected by the strike action, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) said in a statement. “AEA strongly condemns these unjustified actions which highjack a transport sector vital for the European economy and mobility.” AEA pointed out that in some countries controllers have decided not to follow the call for action. Proposed legislation related to the implementation of a Single European Sky system, on which amendments are being discussed this week in the European Union parliament, is pr...

"Nigeria set to export cars " - President Jonathan

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President Jonathan said with the new National Automotive Industry Policy introduced by his administration, the country will be exporting cars to other countries. He said this while talking to a delegation of business owners from Anambra State led by the State governor, Peter Obi, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. "If any country will be great, we must industrialise. If Nigeria must be a great country, we must industrialise. To this end, we will continue to encourage industrialists in Anambra. We are totally committed to creating jobs. Nigeria is a country with huge population of youths. If jobs are not created, there will be crisis. The housing, agriculture and power sectors are also receiving attention. In the next few years, Nigeria will begin to export cars to other countries. We are encouraging government to support local manufacturers”President Jonathan said. The National Automotive Policy seeks to address the issue of low-gr...

Ghanaian Actress Leonora Okine Is Seriously Searching…

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Actress Leonora Okine is in Nigeria at the moment for shooting and she is not only her for shooting, the Ghanaian actress is also looking out for any vacant man to hook up with. Even though she is one of the most beautiful Ghanaian actress and has been around for a while, the actress is at the moment looking for someone to feel the vacant space actor John Dumelo left for a while. Even though she has always denied dating him, sources says the terms which the two parted ways wasn’t favourable to Lonora… Just over the weekend before breezing into Nigeria, Leonora told friends why she chose her career after the heart break from John. She says “The career comes first for me right now because I’m yet to find trustworthy love. When I do find it, it better not put me in the position to choose because I would choose my career over marriage.   Marriage should be supportive of your career if you can find a fairly satisfactory compromise, but if it c...

Why Birds Attacked the Peace Doves in Rome

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A crow and a gull targeted the freakish doves, bred to be unnaturally white. Pope Francis and two children release doves from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square. PHOTOGRAPH BY GREGORIO BORGIA, AP  The irony was too much: When Pope Francis and two children released two white "peace doves" at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on Sunday, the doves were immediately attacked by other birds, losing feathers and being driven away as a huge crowd watched. Thus, tens of thousands of Tweets and Facebook posts were launched, some of which used words such as "demonic," "omen," and "apocalypse"—and inevitably, of course, referring to "angry birds." What really happened there? PHOTOGRAPH BY GREGORIO BORGIA, AP   Why did the crow and the gull attack the doves? Because the doves were white. Thousands of pigeons (relatives of doves) live in Rome, as in most cities. They range in color from grayish...

Lessons I’ve learnt in my marriage – movie star Opeyemi Ayeola

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After her marriage a few years ago, popular Yoruba actress, Ope Aiyeola, who was known for her regular appearances in home videos, relocated to the United Kingdom with her husband. In a recent interview, the mother of two, who has returned to Nigeria, shared secrets of maintaining a happy home, her absence/return to Nollywood and other issues.See excerpts below: It was reported that you are back in full force into the industry. Yes I am, but not in the way people are putting it. My plan is to come home regularly to work; but I still have my family and home in the UK. When you were away, what did you miss most about being a celebrated actress? I was always travelling round to different locations. I really missed that. How has marriage changed your conception about life? Marriage has made me understand that two heads are better  than  one. Actually, being in the right relationship is a blessing. Life isn’t a bed of roses, but with a good partner and good people ar...

Aviation workers back sector’s master plan

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According to The Nation Aviation workers endorsed yesterday the “sector‘s Master Plan and Implementation Road Map” by a team of consultants. The implementation of the master plan, according to its proponents, has prospects to unlock the potential for foreign direct investments (FDIs), create jobs and bring about massive upgrade of airport infrastructure. The workers, through their spokesman, Emmanuel Chukwu, chairman of Aviation Associates, spoke at a forum in Lagos. Chukwu assured that aviation workers were committed to the implementation of the master plan, a key document expected to transform the sector. An effective implementation of the master plan is expected to increase the contribution of the sector to over N110 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the next few years. Besides increasing the sector’s contribution to the economy, the master plan is also expected to yield more revenue for the development of the sector. The plan will also boost hum...

Kennis Music Boss, Dayo Adeneye throws Lavish birthday Party for Gorgeous wife! [PHOTOS]

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Source: Renowned broadcaster And business man, Dayo Adeneye popularly known as D1, threw a lavish birthday party for his darling wife whom he calls 'my honey and love of my life', Caroline, on Sunday, January 12, 2014. The birthday bash which held at the Zen Chinese Restaurant, on Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, had only their close buddies in attendance.  Buddies like Kenny Ogungbe and his wife, Bola; Idowu Ogungbe and his wife, Fumbi; Mayor Akinpelu, Lagos state PPRO, Ngozi Braide; Baba Nee and his wife. There was so much to eat and drink. Giving her vote of thanks, D1’s wife went on her kneels to appreciate her husband for always being there.

Prof. Iyayi's Last Interview : Our Leaders Have Contempt For Education, Want People To Remain In Ignorance

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By Worker's Magazine There is obviously no headway in the negotiations between ASUU and the FG as both sides maintain the pre-strike positions? What is really happening? The truth is that ASUU went on strike over the fact that the federal government refused to implement the 2009 agreement. The provisions in the Memorandum of Understanding dictated by the Secretary to the Federal Government of the Federation (SGF) on 24th of January 2012, and then the Needs Assessment that was carried out in July 2012, a number of issues were involved, and are still involved. One is funding of the universities. The 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement was specific in terms of reversing the rot and decay in Nigerian universities. The chairman of the Federal Government Team that negotiated with ASUU, Deacon Gamaliel Onosode, said he wanted to enter the history books as the c...

Governor Amaechi, Senator Chris Ngige Accompany Mallam El-Rufai To SSS Headquarters [Pictures]

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These pictures are courtesy Sahara Reporters

Tope Alabi Gives Free Concert To Fans

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Highly celebrated gospel musician, Tope Alabi has decided to throw a free concert for her teeming fans. The former god-daughter of the late controversial man of God, Pastor Ireti Ajanuku announced that she will be expecting her followers to be at the show holding on Sunday, Febuary, 16, 2014 by 2pm. The event is slated for Blue Roof, LTV 8 Ikeja, Lagos. Other gospel artistes will also entertain the audience. The concert is tagged ‘Praise The Almighty,’ which enters its second edition this year. Source

Ex-House of Reps Dino Melaye releases statement regarding his divorce.

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The former House of Reps member and his wife of 10 years Tokunbo Melaye are now dealing with a public divorce with accusations and counter accusations. Melaye has released a record via his lawyer denying some allegations levied against him by his wife while throwing in accusations of his own. Begin to see the statement below. It is with great sadness that this sordid situation has been brought into public domain. In an attempt to shield “the mother” of his children, Dino decided to “quietly” file for divorce and end this turbulent union. Unfortunately “this woman” has gone all out with wicked lies even to her detriment, to try to disorganize and tarnish Dino’s image. Do we start with: 1) Violence: I challenge her to produce the so called record of abuse in any police station in Nigeria where Dino was invited and his statement taken. Nothing ever took place so nothing to report. 2) Gun to the head: Dino has no ammunition. The gun incident was the police se...