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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has concluded plans to increase Passenger Service Charge (PSC) by 100 percent. The new charge, effective from August 1, requires passengers to pay N2,000 as PSC, instead of the former N1000 for domestic flights. As for international passengers, they will have to pay $100 as opposed to the previous $50. Managing Director of FAAN Capt Rabiu Yadudu made this known in a letter to all airlines dated June 22, 2020. In the letter titled "Implementation of the approved new passenger service charge (PSC) effective August 1, 2020" with reference Ref: FAAN/HQ/MD/18E/VOL.86/72, it was stated that the decision was premised on approval by the Minister of Aviation in a letter referenced FMT/FMA/COM/T/69 dated August 3rd, 2017, which he said was sought with the intention to improve and upgrade airports infrastructure among others. Yadudu explained that  FAAN recently notified the Minister of Aviation of its intention to commence im...

The Peoples Democratic Party has slammed President Buhari for holding the National Executive Council meeting of the APC within the council chambers in the statehouse. The party in a statement released this afternoon, described the action as ''the height of corruption and a desecration of the sanctity of the seat of power and our national values.'' On Thursday, June 25, President Buhari attended the NEC meeting called for by Victor Giadom, acting chairman of APC. The meeting was held in the statehouse. Read PDP's statement below ''The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) berates President Muhammadu Buhari for violating his oath of office by using the Federal Executive Council (FEC) Chambers and government resources to conduct the affairs of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Our party describes this action of Mr. President, in using public facilities and resources for APC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, as the height of corrup...

Oyo state's 28-year-old commissioner for youth development and sports, Seun Fakorede has tested positive for Coronavirus. . The commissioner made the announcement via a LinkedIn post he shared on Friday June 26. Fakorede who noted that the disease is not a death sentence, stated that he will remain in isolation and will fight the disease victoriously. . He wrote; “I tested positive for COVlD-19 and I want you to know that there’s no cause for any panic as I’m very well, safe and sound without any symptoms/breakdown. “Before the test result came in, I had no inkling that l was going to test positive. This was because, despite the demands of the office I occupy, l have been careful since COVlD-19 crept into our world I took the test just like others and didn’t nurse any fear. I was asymptomatic, I still am, and I remain fearless. “l have immediately followed and adhered strictly to the directives of the Incident Management for the Oyo State Response to the Coronavirus Pan...

Siya Kakkar, the 16-year-old Indian TikTok star who committed suicide killed herself after she allegedly received 'threats'. The fast-growing star, known for her dance videos was found dead in her home in Preet Vihar, New Delhi. . Kakkar posted a smiling video of herself on top of a building in New Delhi hours before she killed herself. According to family sources, the teenager had been receiving 'threats' on the internet, but police said they were unable to confirm the motive at the current stage of the investigation. . Delhi police confirmed the cause of death to India Today Television, saying: "Siya died by suicide at her residence in New Delhi at around 9pm on June 25. She lived with her family. "Her family is in shock and has requested privacy. No suicide note has been recovered." Police also revealed that her phone had been seized but they are yet to unlock it. The news of her death was confirmed by her manager Arjun Sarin, who managed a...

Nigerian defender, Leon Balogun, has completed a move to Wigan Athletic following his successful loan spell at the club. Balogun, 31, has impressed at Wigan since his loan move in January, helping the Latics achieve four clean sheets in six Championship matches and move away from the relegation zone. . Balogun joined Albion in the summer of 2018, making 12 appearances in total. He scored one goal for the club, a volley with his first touch in a 3-1 win against Crystal Palace. Balogun who found it hard making first-team opportunities at Brighton and Hove Albion this season, making just one appearance in the EFL Cup victory at Bristol Rovers, has now agreed a permanent deal with Wigan. Albion boss Graham Potter said, “Leon has always been extremely professional and good to work with during my time at the club, but he was finding it hard to get the game time he would have liked. “So the loan move to Wigan seemed to be a good move for everyone involved, and he has made a really...

The burial ceremony of former Governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi has been postponed as confirmed by his spokesperson Bolaji Tunji. . Speaking to newsmen at the late politician's Ibadan residence on Friday morning, Tunji said the family would soon make an announcement of the burial programme. Ajimobi's spokesperson said; . “The funeral arrangements will be announced soon by the family but it will be observed privately so as to be in accordance with the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guidelines.” Ajimobi died on Thursday June 25, days after he was placed on life support following Coronavirus complications he suffered. 

Justin Bieber filed a $20 million lawsuit against two women who accused him of sexual assault on social media. In the defamation lawsuit against the two Jane Does with the Twitter handles @danielleglvn and @ItsnotKadi, Bieber's lawyers say the accusations against him are "factually impossible, and disproven both by indisputable documentary evidence and the individuals’ own admissions." The suit claims that the women “fraudulently schemed to seek attention and fame by maliciously posting despicable, blatantly false, fabricated, defamatory accusations that Justin Bieber engaged in sexual assault.” . He goes on to claim in the suit that “it is abundantly clear that these two individuals are trying to capitalize on the climate of fear permeating the entertainment industry.” On June 20, the two women alleged that Bieber sexually assaulted them between 2014-2015.