Hong Kong will test its entire population for COVID-19 in March, the city’s leader said Tuesday, as the city grapples with its worst outbreak driven by the omicron variant. Hong Kong has reported about 5,000 new daily infections since Feb. 15, with the number threatening to overwhelm its healthcare system. Since the surge began at…
The United States and its European allies are set to announce fresh sanctions against Russia on Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, deepening Western fears of a new war in Europe. The Ukrainian military said two soldiers were killed and 12 wounded in shelling by pro-Russian separatists in the…
Nigerian Aviation Company (NAHCO) Plc has secured a contract to provide services for Qatar Airways at the Port Harcourt International and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airports .The agreement which takes effect from March 2022,according to a statement by the ground handling company came on the heels of the exceptional top- of- the- range handling services…
The Chief Executive Air Officer/Commissioner for Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria,Engr Akin Olateru has said that Nigeria lost 2,038 lives to air accidents between 1969 –2022 .He said the breakdown shows that 1, 996 lives were lost on board , while 42 lives were lost on the ground.Olateru disclosed this while speaking at a briefing on…
…..Says no compensation for affected entities The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has given the Accident Investigation Bureau – Nigeria (AIB-N) and other entities with facilities at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos relocation notice to vacate their present offices.This is just as legal battle looms over the latest development.Other…
Santos Aviation Limited, providers of maintenance and interior refurbishing services for government and privately owned aircraft is set to host the first United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) repair station in Nigeria.A release signed by Engineer Segun Adesanya, General Manager of Santos Aviation, said the company will be putting together a diamond-studded lunch featuring FAA…
Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju The All Progressives Congress Governors from the South West of Nigeria have congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola on his victory at the primary election over the weekend. Governor Oyetola defeated other aspirants to retain the party ticket ahead of July 16, 2022 governorship election in…
Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced plans to amplify the voices of members of the fourth estate of the realm with its forthcoming media stakeholders’ forum. Dr. Segun Alabi, Head, Corporate Communications, LCCI, made this known in a statement issued on Monday in Lagos. Dr….
Allegations of corruption, unethical and professional misconduct against police officers are not new to the police in Nigeria. However, when a decorated officer is wanted by the FBI in connection with fraud and is arrested at home for drug related crimes, the integrity of the institution as a whole comes under scrutiny. Copyright TRUSTAFRICA NEWS….
