The first-ever Aerodrome Operational Permit (AOP) has been issued by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for the state-owned Gateway International Airport in Ilisan-Iperu.
With the airport’s historic approval, the airport becomes the first airport in the nation to achieve this status under the enhanced regulatory framework of the NCAA.
Following a successful flight inspection conducted by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAM) on September 4, 2025, the Instrument Landing System/Distance Measuring Equipment (ILS/DME) installed on Runway 23 of the Gateway International Airport has been declared “totally satisfactory in all respects” and authorized for unrestricted use.
This was stated in a statement from Governor Dapo Abiodun’s senior special assistant, media, Tayo Mabeweje.
Governor Abiodun cited the achievement as proof of his administration’s plan to make Ogun State a hub for trade, investment, and global connectivity.
“This success benefits Nigeria as a whole, not just Ogun State,” he said. He referred to Gateway International Airport as a “new benchmark for aviation infrastructure” and a sign of progress.
According to the state, the certifications establish the Gateway International Airport as a game-changer in Nigeria’s aviation sector, promising safer and more reliable operations, direct international market access for farmers, job opportunities for youth, and reduced congestion at Lagos airports.
Florida, a state in the US, will implement all state-imposed vaccination laws, including those for schools. The rollback, supported by Governor, is a public health expert’s advice. Major outbreaks of measles, polio, and other preventable diseases are a possibility for Ron DeSantis.
More than 2, 200 people have died in the eastern Afghanistan earthquake’s death toll on Sunday. Despite a homelessness crisis, locals and aid workers are beginning to focus on the upcoming winter.
A Pride organization attacked Katie Price after she pulled out of a upcoming event and released a vile statement in response.
Katie Price has been criticised by a Pride group(Image: Getty Images)
A scathing statement has hit out at Katie Price after her last-minute cancellation of a fundraising event. The former glamour model, 47, had been booked to headline an afterparty event at Milton Keynes Pride Festival.
However, the organisers of MK Pride have said they were left less than impressed with their efforts to get the star turn to confirm her obligation. Instead, they have now released a damning message on social media. While insisting the event will still go ahead without the mum-of-five, the Facebook post hit out at Katie’s apparent “lack of accountability and professionalism”.
Taking to the platform, the statement read: “Milton Keynes Pride Festival is a not-for-profit organisation. The official afterparty was booked and promoted as a fundraising event, with Katie Price contracted as the headline performer.
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Katie Price was scheduled to attend the occasion.
Her management has confirmed that she will not be honoring her booking despite repeated attempts to contact her to fulfill this agreement. We have no control over this decision, which was made on short notice.
The organization continued, “We are committed to transparency as a Pride organization. In order to put this in context, Ms. Price’s approach to her professional commitments has already been covered extensively in media reports.
“While our country has always supported her, it is regrettable that no one has given her the same amount of support.” We feel sorry for the community’s disappointment when she refuses to fulfill her obligations to a charitable Pride event.
As they sought a replacement, the organizers remained open to the audience’s requests for patience. They also confirmed that Katie’s withdrawal won’t bring the afterparty to a halt.
The statement continued, “We are currently looking for a replacement for Katie Price, and the afterparty will continue as planned at Pink Punters.” Please allow us to finish this in a few hours, and we’ll make an announcement right away.
“All ticket holders are encouraged to retain their tickets in support of the main Milton Keynes Pride Festival remaining free for all to attend. However, if they wish to refund their tickets, we will be in direct contact with all ticket holders to arrange this process. “MK Pride will still operate the dedicated coaches from Campbell Park to Pink Punters, as an additional offering to ensure our community can continue Pride celebrations together.
“Milton Keynes Pride is always fully committed to providing an inclusive, safe, and unforgettable celebration for our community, despite this situation being entirely out of our control,” said the mayor.
A representative for Katie told the Mirror: “Katie is disappointed not to be appearing at the Milton Keynes Pride afterparty due to unforeseen filming commitments. She has great respect for Pride events and the LGBTQ+ community and wishes Milton Keynes Pride every success with their celebrations.”
The news comes as Katie gets ready to release new music. She revealed she has been back in the studio writing new music before her sudden chart success with 2017 track I Got U.
And she has confirmed she is set to release a brand-new track with an X Factor legend writing the track. Former contestant Craig Colton is the man behind Katie’s new track as she continues her dream move.
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Daniel Levy’s near 25-year reign as executive chairman of Tottenham is over.
Spurs’ official announcement stated that he had “stepped down,” but BBC Sport is aware that Levy had already done so.
According to reliable sources, the owners agreed for him to resign because they believed that a change would improve sporting success.
Levy was appointed in March 2001 and leaves after the club won the Europa League in May to end a 17-year wait for a trophy.
The 63-year-old was the longest-serving chairman of the Premier League and, prior to that, the chairman of the club. Spurs fans regularly protested against him, especially last season, and he earned an estimated £50 million plus during that time.
Levy will depart without notice, with a deliberate choice to follow up his departure after the summer transfer window.
“I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team and all our employees”, said Levy, who had a reputation in football for being a shrewd operator and tough negotiator.
“We have transformed this organization into a top-notch heavyweight competition organization.” We have also established a community.
” I was lucky enough to work with some of the greatest people in this sport, from the team at Lilywhite House and Hotspur Way to all the players and managers over the years.
Tottenham won the European Cup last year in a difficult Premier League campaign, when the team finished 17th under Thomas Frank, who was fired over the summer.
Last season, there were numerous protests directed at Levy, with prominent banners displaying the phrases “Our game is about glory, Levy’s game is about greed” and “24 years, 16 managers, 1 trophy – time for change.”
There were also regular chants of “Levy out” during the campaign.
Levy oversaw the transition from White Hart Lane to the £1 billion, state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which the team’s new home in 2019.
Spurs also reached the Champions League final in 2019 under former manager Mauricio Pochettino, but they were unsuccessful following a 2-0 defeat by Liverpool.
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has described Tottenham as the “most profitable club in Premier League history” because of the money their new stadium generates, a historically lower wage structure and a “degree of caution” on transfer spending.
According to FootballTransfers.com, Spurs have signed attacking midfielders Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons for about £181 million this summer.
In recent months, Tottenham have made significant appointments. Before Frank’s arrival, the club named Vinai Venkatesham as their new chief executive in April.
Following Levy’s departure, Peter Charrington assumes a new position as non-executive chairman.
Charrington serves as the director of Tottenham’s owners Enic, a subsidiary of the Tavistock Group, which owns the Lewis family in turn. He was appointed to the Spurs board in March as a non-executive director.
Levy and his family are interested in Enic.
The club stated in a statement that Levy’s departure had changed over the course of the past 25 years.
” It has played in European competitions in the last 18 of 20 seasons, becoming one of the world’s most recognised football clubs, consistently investing in its academy, players and facilities, including a new, world-class stadium and state-of-the-art training centre.
“The club has also engaged in top-level competition frequently, recording numerous fantastic on-field victories, most recently the Europa League cup win.”
Tottenham claimed that the shareholder or ownership structure would remain unchanged.
Charrington thanked Levy for his service and added: “This is a new era of leadership for the club, on and off the pitch. I appreciate the significant changes that have occurred as we have laid new foundations for the future.
We are now fully focused on empowering our talented club members under Vinai and his executive team, and we are fully focused on stability.
The Levy decision was influenced by who and what?
The Lewis family believes that success on the pitch hasn’t been consistent enough during Levy’s time in charge, according to BBC Sport.
Spurs have won two trophies during his 25 years at Spurs, the first being the League Cup in 2008.
The Lewis family is aware of some of the fanatical outcry that has recently taken control of the club, with a large portion of it coming from Levy.
Joe Lewis, 88, is thought to have played a minor role in Levy’s decision to resign from his position.
It is understood that younger generations of the family – Vivienne and Charlie, who are Joe’s children – have been key in making the decision.
In recent months, Vivienne has been particularly visible at Spurs. Nick Beucher, Joe Lewis’s grandson-in-law, has also grown more involved.
BBC Sport understands all the hierarchical changes over the past few months have led to today’s announcement.
According to what it is understood, the executive chairman’s position will be axed in order to modernize the board’s structure.
The Lewis family has been instrumental in those changes, including the Levy decision.
Levy will remain a shareholder of Enic but will cease to have any direct involvement with the club.
Enic’s stock structure will remain the same.
Early this year, The Lewis’ and other well-placed sources reported to BBC Sport that the Tavistock Group had raised a number of issues.
The financial operation of the club was among the areas reviewed.
Additionally, it is understood that the club’s owners invested heavily in the last few months, which has helped Spurs gain a competitive advantage.
There will be mixed emotions – Robinson
Paul Robinson, a former Tottenham goalkeeper, on BBC Radio 5 Live:
Fans will have varying opinions of Daniel. He’s been the front of Enic for a number of years and has been responsible for how the money has been spent.
Although he has received some criticism, I believe that what he has accomplished has evolved as a result of how you view business.
The investment being used wisely on the pitch will always be the critic he will always be facing.
It’s a really strange time. I’m not sure why they’ve chosen to enter a new year’s schedule just a few games in, but the future holds some interesting possibilities.
Everyone will consider the stadium, the training facility, and the underachievement on the pitch as a result of Daniel’s legacy. There will be mixed emotions, but he can certainly hold his head up high on the business front.
Hindsight is a great thing, and we can all have our opinions from distance, but when you look at what he’s done, you can tell genuinely that he’s always had the club’s best interests at heart.
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Fans of Levy are “great moderniser” but “thankful” he’s gone.
We contacted you to ask your thoughts on Daniel Levy’s resignation as the executive chairman of Tottenham.
Here are some of your comments:
Alex has transformed a team from perpetual relegation struggles to almost permanent European qualification, created a fantastic new stadium, enthralled numerous top managers, and produced many talented players. The trophy collection could almost have been much better given that we nearly won the league and reached the semis and finals. But I think that ultimately Daniel Levy will be seen as the great moderniser of the club, and will hopefully get the respect he is due. A well-run club that most people in the football industry envy. He can be accomplished when retired.
Woodilson: Initially feel happy. This has been a long-term wish for many Spurs fans. I’m not entirely sure where this leaves us because there isn’t any ownership change. Fascinated to know if this was planned or whether this is Levy actually realising he made mistakes this summer.
Dan: I must admit that I’ve been a vocal “Levy Out” supporter in recent years because of the poor footballing choices, but I can’t deny that the club has really grown since the time of Alan Sugar. The current stadium is incredible and the most obvious standout project under Levy’s leadership, despite the fact that I adored the former White Hart Lane. I wish him well for the future! Daniel, I appreciate it!
Charli xcx, a pop star, has appeared in her first acting role in a number of significant film projects, which has caused viewers to think the same thing about her future.
Charli xcx is starring in her first film project (Image: PA)
Charli xcx could replicate the success of Brat Summer as she delves into a brand new career of acting. The pop star has landed her very first on screen role in Pete Ohs‘ Erupcja, which is just the start of her venture.
Fans are already anticipating critical acclaim for Charli, who will make its debut at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. The Warsaw-based drama starring two women with a strong connection is a three-time Grammy winner.
Lena Góra, who plays the owner of the flower shop Nel, and she also appears in the film. Her character, played by Charli, is unapologetically greeted by childhood friend Bethany.
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Before her boyfriend Rob’s anticipated proposal, Bethany aspires to rekindle her relationship with Nel. However, a volcano erup as they re-establish their friendship.
In the first look at Erupcja shared with Deadline, Chari and Lena’s character reconnect as Bethany questions if Nel really wants to marry Rob. Director Ohs welcomes the stars into the writers room to share their own thoughts on the plot and characters.
Fans are persuaded Charli will succeed in her acting career after seeing her debut. One person said, “AHHHH SHES SO GOOD.” Another continued, “wow that Oscar run is about to be something so serious.”
She ate that, according to another commenter. “I can smell the egot] Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards,” a fourth person wrote.
Director Ohs mentioned working with Charli on the project and said, “She came to Poland during Brat Summer, which is great, and it’s still just crazy that she chose to do that.”
We were like, “Don’t do Brat green, you can’t do it,” because of all those color interstitials in the movie.
This is uncharted territory, he continued, “for Charli and Lena.” This is a group of strangers, mostly from a new, unfamiliar process.
In Pete Ohs’ Erupcja, Charli will appear in the role.
She was lots more film projects on the way(Image: WireImage)
They are also being asked to do this incredibly vulnerable thing, which is step in front of a camera and expose themselves, in an unfamiliar process with a group of strangers. I’m very appreciative of how they all showed up so generously and bravely.
Charli is also set to appear in 100 Nights of Hero, a historical fantasy film written and directed by Julia Jackman. It is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Isabel Greenberg and stars Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine, Maika Monroe, Amir El-Masry, Richard E. Grant and Felicity Jones.
She will appear in the drama The Moment, the action adventure comedy Sacrifice, the horror film Faces of Death, and the obscene thriller I Want Your Sex.
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