Politics, aviation disruption and international security concerns featured in Tuesday’s headlines as reports emerged that US President Donald Trump was secretly flown from Turkey to the UK last month amid an alleged Iranian assassination threat.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke defended his dancing habit, insisting it does not hinder his work as he campaigns for re-election.
Passengers were stranded after aviation unions picketed Air Peace over ticket sales charges and unionisation issues.
The recap in full:
Trump secretly flown from Turkey to UK amid Iran assassination threat – Reports
US President Donald Trump was secretly flown from Turkey to Britain on a smaller military aircraft last month after an alleged Iranian assassination threat, while the White House publicly maintained he was travelling aboard Air Force One, according to reports by The Washington Post and The New York Times.
Dancing doesn’t affect my work as governor, says Adeleke
Adeleke has defended his penchant for dancing, saying it does not interfere with his responsibilities as he seeks a second term.
File photo: Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke
5% TSC: Passengers stranded as unions picket Air Peace
Passengers were left stranded in Abuja and Lagos on Tuesday as aviation unions shut down Air Peace operations over allegations that the airline was frustrating workers’ unionisation and withholding the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge owed to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
DSS frees, compensates artisan cleared of Oyo school kidnapping link
The Department of State Services has released carpenter Mustapha Marwana, who was arrested over the abduction and killing of pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State.
DSS Director-General, Tosin Ajayi, ordered his release after investigators cleared him of any link to the Ansaru terrorist group blamed for the May 15 attack.
KAI rescues four nursing mothers, babies from Lagos dumpsite
The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps has rescued four nursing mothers and their babies from an illegal dumpsite in the Agboju area during an inter-agency cleanup of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor.
Corps Marshal Major Olaniyi Cole (retd.) said the women were living in inhumane conditions amid filth, poor air quality and hunger, and are receiving medical assistance.
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