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Drop in Boxing Day footfall ‘signals return to declining pre-pandemic levels’Daily Post Nigeria Flight delays: Nigerian Senate summons Aviation Minister, NCAA, other key stakeholders Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Flight delays: Nigerian Senate summons Aviation Minister, NCAA, other key stakeholders Published on December 4, 2024 By Matthew Atungwu The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development alongside the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA and airline operators to unravel the circumstances behind incessant flight delays and cancellations. The invitation of the key stakeholders in the aviation sector is said to be aimed at finding lasting solutions to the problem. The resolution followed a motion moved by Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari (APC, Oyo) during plenary on Wednesday, tagged “Incessant Delayed and Cancelled Flights by Airline Operators in Nigeria.” While moving the motion, Buhari noted that a series of reports from both the print and electronic media showed incessant delays and cancellations of flights by airline operators in the country. “This development is worrisome, as air travel is one of the most reliable, dependable and quicker means of transportation often undertaken for business and official purposes and to keep to other scheduled appointments, which are usually time-bound,” he said. According to him, the unwarranted flight delays and cancellations would be counter-productive to the socio-economic growth and development of the country. The lawmaker added that the quest for economic diversification and foreign direct investments, which are part of the current administration’s policy thrust, would remain an illusion if the country’s aviation industry fell short of global best practices. Supporting the motion, Senate Minority Whip Abba Moro recalled his experience with Nigerian airlines and the negative impacts that they could have. “I think that it is high time we took a very stern stance on some of these issues because it throws up the problem of our regulatory agencies,” he said. Related Topics: Flight delays ncaa senate Don't Miss Stakeholders boost advocacy for elimination of cervical cancer in Nigeria You may like Senate summons Aviation Minister, NCAA, airlines over poor flight operations Bill seeking creation of Coastal State passes first reading at Senate Tinubu’s tax reform bills suffer setback as Senate suspends action Benue killings: Senate calls for establishment of barracks in affected areas Tinubu’s Controversial Tax Bills: Senate constitutes committee to address concerns Senate approves MTEF/FSP, probes NNPCL over N8.4trn withheld subsidy funds Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media LtdZoomcar director Mark Bailey buys $787,999 in common stockFinancial adviser vs Friends and family - who do you trust? A survey of 2,000 adults revealed that one in four have been persuaded to invest in stocks and shares by a friend during a pub chat. Despite 75% asserting that the pub is the worst place for financial advice. Some respondents even confessed to avoiding certain financial products (18%), applying for a credit card (17%) or placing a bet (14%) based on these informal recommendations. However, a more... Oliver Lewis

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday, most of them by car. However, travelers could be impacted by ongoing weather challenges and those flying to their destinations could be grounded by delays brought on by airline staffing shortages and an airport service workers strike . Here's the latest: Looking to de-stress while waiting for your flight? Many airports have a fleet of therapy dogs — designated fidos and puppers that are eager to receive pets and snuggles from weary travelers. Rules and schedules vary from airport to airport, but the group AirportTherapyDogs uses online crowdsourcing to share the locations of therapy dogs across its various social media accounts. Today, Gracie, a toy Australian shepherd, and Budge, an English bulldog, wandered the concourses at Denver International Airport, and an American Staffordshire Terrier named Hugo greeted travelers at Punta Gorda Airport in Florida. Some airports even feature other therapy pals. San Francisco International Airport’s fleet of animals includes a Flemish Giant rabbit and a hypoallergenic pig. “We cannot live on the wages that we are being paid,” ABM cabin cleaner Priscilla Hoyle said at a rally earlier Monday. “I can honestly say it’s hard every single day with my children, working a full-time job but having to look my kids in the eyes and sit there and say, ‘I don’t know if we’re going to have a home today.’” Timothy Lowe II, a wheelchair attendant, said he has to figure out where to spend the night because he doesn’t make enough for a deposit on a home. “We just want to be able to have everything that’s a necessity paid for by the job that hired us to do a great job so they can make billions,” he said. ABM said it is “committed to addressing concerns swiftly” and that there are avenues for employees to communicate issues, including a national hotline and a “general open door policy for managers at our worksite.” Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a hub for American Airlines. They described living paycheck to paycheck while performing jobs that keep planes running on schedule. Most of them earn $12.50 to $19 an hour, union officials said. Rev. Glencie Rhedrick of Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Justice said those workers should make $22 to $25 an hour. The strike is expected to last 24 hours. Several hundred workers participated in the work stoppage. Forty-four fights have been canceled today and nearly 1,900 were delayed by midday on the East Coast, according to FlightAware . According to the organization’s cheekily named MiseryMap , San Francisco International Airport is having the most hiccups right now, with 53 delays and three cancellations between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST. While that might sound like a lot of delays, they might not be so bad compared to last Friday when the airport suffered 671 delays and 69 cancellations. In an apparent effort to reduce the headaches caused by airport line cutting, American Airlines has rolled out boarding technology that alerts gate agents with an audible sound if a passenger tries to scan a ticket ahead of their assigned group. This new software won’t accept a boarding pass before the group it’s assigned to is called, so customers who get to the gate prematurely will be asked to go back and wait their turn. As of Wednesday, the airline announced, the technology is now being used in more than 100 U.S. airports that American flies out of. The official expansion arrives after successful tests in three of these locations — Albuquerque International Sunport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Tucson International Airport. ▶ Read more about American Airlines’ new boarding technology Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it’s clear travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves. Here are a few ways to make your holiday journey a little less stressful: 1. Make a checklist of what you need to do and what you need to bring 2. Carry your comfort with you — think noise-canceling headphones, cozy clothes, snacks and extra medication 3. Stay hydrated 4. Keep up to date on delays, gate changes and cancellations with your airline’s app ▶ Read more tips about staying grounded during holiday travel Thanksgiving Day takes place late this year, with the fourth Thursday of November falling on Nov. 28. That shortens the traditional shopping season and changes the rhythm of holiday travel. With more time before the holiday , people tend to spread out their outbound travel over more days, but everyone returns at the same time, said Andrew Watterson, the chief operating officer of Southwest Airlines . “A late Thanksgiving leads to a big crush at the end,” Watterson said. “The Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday after Thanksgiving are usually very busy with Thanksgiving this late.” Airlines did a relatively good job of handling holiday crowds last year, when the weather was mild in most of the country. Fewer than 400 U.S. flights were canceled during Thanksgiving week in 2023 — about one out of every 450 flights. So far in 2024, airlines have canceled about 1.3% of all flights. Drivers should know that Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons will be the worst times to travel by car, but it should be smooth sailing on freeways come Thanksgiving Day, according to transportation analytics company INRIX. On the return home, the best travel times for motorists are before 1 p.m. on Sunday, and before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on Monday, the company said. In metropolitan areas like Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and Washington, “traffic is expected to be more than double what it typically is on a normal day,” INRIX transportation analyst Bob Pishue said. Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Mike Whitaker said last week that he expects his agency to use special measures at some facilities to deal with an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers. In the past, those facilities have included airports in New York City and Florida. “If we are short on staff, we will slow traffic as needed to keep the system safe,” Whitaker said. The FAA has long struggled with a shortage of controllers that airline officials expect will last for years, despite the agency’s lofty hiring goals. 5. Auto club and insurance company AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday. Most of them will travel by car. 6. Drivers should get a slight break on gas prices . The nationwide average price for gasoline was $3.06 a gallon on Sunday, down from $3.27 at this time last year. 7. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 18.3 million people at U.S. airports during the same seven-day stretch. That would be 6% more than during the corresponding days last year but fit a pattern set throughout 2024. 8. The TSA predicts that 3 million people will pass through airport security checkpoints on Sunday; more than that could break the record of 3.01 million set on the Sunday after the July Fourth holiday. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the next busiest air travel days of Thanksgiving week. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving travel across the U.S. Workers who clean airplanes, remove trash and help with wheelchairs at Charlotte’s airport, one of the nation’s busiest, went on strike Monday to demand higher wages. The Service Employees International Union announced the strike in a statement early Monday, saying the workers would demand “an end to poverty wages and respect on the job during the holiday travel season.” The strike was expected to last 24 hours, said union spokesperson Sean Keady. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a hub for American Airlines. The two companies contract with American, one of the world’s biggest carriers, to provide services such as cleaning airplane interiors, removing trash and escorting passengers in wheelchairs. ▶ Read more about the Charlotte airport workers’ strike Parts of the Midwest and East Coast can expect to see heavy rain into Thanksgiving, and there’s potential for snow in Northeastern states. A storm last week brought rain to New York and New Jersey, where wildfires have raged in recent weeks, and heavy snow to northeastern Pennsylvania. The precipitation was expected to help ease drought conditions after an exceptionally dry fall. Heavy snow fell in northeastern Pennsylvania, including the Pocono Mountains. Higher elevations reported up to 17 inches (43 centimeters), with lesser accumulations in valley cities including Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Around 35,000 customers in 10 counties were still without power, down from 80,000 a day ago. In the Catskills region of New York, nearly 10,000 people remained without power Sunday morning, two days after a storm dumped heavy snow on parts of the region. Precipitation in West Virginia helped put a dent in the state’s worst drought in at least two decades and boosted ski resorts as they prepare to open in the weeks ahead. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving week weather forecasts Two people died in the Pacific Northwest after a rapidly intensifying “ bomb cyclone ” hit the West Coast last Tuesday, bringing fierce winds that toppled trees and power lines and damaged homes and cars. Hundreds of thousands lost electricity in Washington state before powerful gusts and record rains moved into Northern California. Forecasters said the risk of flooding and mudslides remained as the region will get more rain starting Sunday. But the latest storm won’t be as intense as last week’s atmospheric river , a long plume of moisture that forms over an ocean and flows over land. “However, there’s still threats, smaller threats, and not as significant in terms of magnitude, that are still going to exist across the West Coast for the next two or three days,” weather service forecaster Rich Otto said. As the rain moves east throughout the week, Otto said, there’s a potential for heavy snowfall at higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada, as well as portions of Utah and Colorado. California’s Mammoth Mountain, which received 2 feet (0.6 meters) of fresh snow in the recent storm, could get another 4 feet (1.2 meters) before the newest system clears out Wednesday, the resort said. Another round of wintry weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, according to forecasts across the U.S., while California and Washington state continue to recover from storm damage and power outages. In California, where two people were found dead in floodwaters on Saturday, authorities braced for more rain while grappling with flooding and small landslides from a previous storm . Here’s a look at some of the regional forecasts: 9. Sierra Nevada: The National Weather Service office issued a winter storm warning through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at higher elevations and wind gusts potentially reaching 55 mph (88 kph). Total snowfall of roughly 4 feet (1.2 meters) was forecast, with the heaviest accumulations expected Monday and Tuesday. 10. Midwest and Great Lakes: The Midwest and Great Lakes regions will see rain and snow Monday and the East Coast will be the most impacted on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, forecasters said. 11. East Coast: A low pressure system is forecast to bring rain to the Southeast early Thursday before heading to the Northeast. Areas from Boston to New York could see rain and breezy conditions, with snowfall possible in parts of northern New Hampshire, northern Maine and the Adirondacks. If the system tracks further inland, there could be less snow and more rain in the mountains, forecasters said. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving week weather forecastsGRAHAM GRANT: Soft-touch justice is the SNP's stock in trade - but these risky early release plans must be thrown out immediately

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Robbery victims have reported being as police search for a man responsible for the alleged attacks. or signup to continue reading Police believe one man is behind an attempted mugging at an inner-city Melbourne pub and a store robbery on the outskirts of town. The attacks were one day apart, police said. Witnesses to the attacks, or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage, have been urged to contact Crime Stoppers. A 33-year-old man from Werribee was withdrawing cash from an ATM at a pub in Southbank, Melbourne on November 30 when the unknown offender approached. He allegedly attempted to snatch the cash from the victim's hand but was unsuccessful. The unknown man then tried to hit the man with an axe but missed, police said. The victim was not injured and the unknown man allegedly fled on foot. Police believe the same man robbed a store on Heaths Road in Hoppers Crossing, in Melbourne's southwest, at 11.20am on December 1. A staff member offered to help the unknown offender before he allegedly pulled out a hammer and threatened the worker. The thief stole items from the store and fled, police said. The 47-year-old staff member was not physically injured. Investigators have described the wanted man as Caucasian, aged in his 30s with a medium build and a short dark beard. He was wearing a black 'Post Modern' jacket with a light blue shirt and dark tie. He was also wearing light blue jeans, a black baseball cap, black shoes and a black bum bag. He also had a dark canvas shopping trolley. Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement

TORONTO — Ontario has passed a divisive piece of legislation that will prevent municipalities from adding certain new bike lanes and remove bike lanes on three main Toronto roads. The fast-tracked bill requires municipalities to ask the province for permission to install bike lanes when they would remove a lane of vehicle traffic. It goes one step further and removes sections of Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue bike lanes and restores them as lanes for vehicle traffic. Premier Doug Ford has complained about some bike lanes creating gridlock, in particular a stretch of Bloor Street West that is about a 10-minute drive from his home in Toronto's west end. Amendments that the government added last week include indemnity clauses, such as prohibiting lawsuits as a direct or indirect result of actions taken to remove bike lanes. NDP Leader Marit Stiles says she believes the immunity clauses were thrown into the legislation after the government heard from members of the public who said that people will be killed and injured as a result of removing protected bike lanes. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 25, 2024. Allison Jones, The Canadian Press

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pa. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reviews over 45,000 permit applications every year. The department announced on Nov. 19 that it has cleared 75% of its total backlog since Nov. 1 of last year, and has completely cleared its backlog of oil and gas permits. “At DEP we are moving at the speed of business — taking care of backlogged permits and not adding to the list — while protecting clean air and water and public health,” said DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. “We’ve invested in people and technology to meet the needs of the people and businesses of Pennsylvania and those investments are paying off.” Some applications submitted to DEP include requests for land clearing to start construction projects; air quality permits for factories and power plants; permits to upgrade drinking water systems to remove chemicals like PFAS; and permits to install oil and gas wells. The department is working on modernizing the permitting process through hiring 225 new employees, investigating and addressing bottlenecks, and implementing technological advancements. Its backlog reduction initiative began Nov. 1, 2023, when DEP had over 2,400 applications to process. Chapter 102 and Chapter 105 application pilot programs are underway in limited counties to expedite processing, which so far have cut down processing times by 63-73 days. Through these programs, applicants meet with DEP representatives to check for errors prior to submitting an application. DEP sped up its permitting process in part through the PAyback program, which went into effect in November 2023. The program gives a moneyback guarantee for permit applicants if their application is overdue. Since going into effect, DEP has evaluated more than 40,000 permits without having to refund an application fee. On Nov. 15, 2024, DEP reported that it had eliminated 1,750 applications from its backlog, or 73%, while also keeping up with new application reviews. In the Office of Oil and Gas Management, staff have reviewed and made decisions on all 115 permit applications received before Nov. 1, 2023. DEP is planning on implementing the SPEED program, which is part of the 2024-25 Pa. budget. This program lets permit applicants have a DEP-verified professional conduct an initial review of the application. DEP will then review the professional's recommendations and either make a final decision or provide feedback about technical deficiencies to the applicant. The SPEED program will be available for certain air quality plans; earth disturbance; dam safety; and individual water obstruction and encroachment permits.

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The Prison Officers’ Association (POA) said it supported the Scottish Government Bill which brings forward the point at which offenders serving shorter sentences become eligible for automatic early release. Under the plans, between 260 and 390 prisoners are to be released by early February, in three tranches over six weeks. The Bill changes the automatic release point for sentences of four years or less from 50% to 40% of their term – although those convicted of sexual or domestic violence would be excluded. It also includes the power for ministers to change the early release point again in future through regulation – which can only be voted on in Holyrood rather than amended. Last week, support from SNP and Green MSPs meant the Bill passed its first stage – with the final two stages of the legislative process completed on Tuesday, with Holyrood sitting late as a result. Labour, the Tories and the Liberal Democrats voted against the legislation. The vote was 67 in favour, 54 against and none abstained. It comes as prisoner numbers in Scotland have increased despite 477 offenders being released early this summer, with ministers using emergency measures in a bid to try to tackle overcrowding. Justice Secretary Angela Constance said: “We have experienced a significant rise in our prison population in recent times. “This means that without intervention, there is a risk that prisons will no longer be safe places for the dedicated staff to carry out the important work of rehabilitation to reduce reoffending. “That is why this Bill is backed by both the Prison Officers’ Association and the Prison Governors Association. “The measures in this Bill will bring about a sustained reduction in the prison population as well as relieve some of the acute pressure currently being experienced within our prison estate. “We need the prison system to focus on those who pose the greatest risk to the public and provide a range of support to help reduce reoffending and integration back into the community. “I am very aware that victims and their families will have concerns and we will continue to work closely with victim support organisations throughout the process.” Scottish Conservative shadow justice secretary Liam Kerr MSP said: “The SNP’s reckless plan to release hundreds more prisoners is a weak surrender to criminals. “They have railroaded this through Parliament without a moment’s thought for victims or public safety. “Ministers have also turned a blind eye to the concerns raised by senior police officers, over how many prisoners released previously went onto quickly re-offend. “This bill sums up how disconnected the SNP are from the public. The public want them to show some common sense and ensure prisoners serve their sentences in full. “SNP ministers must accept that this is a crisis of their own making. Rather than regularly carrying out prisoner release schemes, they must look at alternatives to tackle overcrowding, including the deportation of foreign criminals taking up place in Scotland’s jails.” Labour’s Pauline McNeill said the passing of the Bill was a “sad day for criminal justice” now that prisoners on short-term sentences would be released after serving only two fifths of the sentence imposed. While she accepted high prisoner numbers had led to a “crisis” in Scotland’s jails, she said the legislation had “no governor’s veto to provide a safeguard”. She branded the Bill a “short-term fix for current problems” adding that “we do not know for how long the crisis will last, but the policy will remain”. McNeill also voiced concerns about the legislation giving powers to ministers which could “potentially radically change” the release system for longer-term prisoners, serving sentences of more than four years. The MSP insisted “much closer scrutiny” should have been applied before such changes were made. “I don’t accept this is the way we should do legislation in this Parliament,” Ms McNeill added. Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur also spoke out against this, saying it would reduce the future role Holyrood would have in scrutinising such changes. “That for me, for the Scottish Liberal Democrats is a step too far,” he said. However Green MSP Maggie Chapman argued that reducing prisoner numbers would allow staff in jails more time to work with offenders to reduce reoffending rates. She told MSPs: “If we are serious about rehabilitation, we must make space and time for it to happen. “That requires staff, and that requires space and I believe that requires this Bill.” The Association of Scottish Police Superintendents (Asps) said it had “grave concerns” about the early release of prisoners. ASPS president Rob Hay noted that when 477 prisoners had been released early in June and July of this year, more than 10% ended up back in prison “within weeks” because of offending, with some “having committed violent offences”. He said: “The public are being put at risk. Every crime committed and every victim who suffered at the hands of those criminals represent an avoidable consequence of this misguided Scottish Government policy. “To release prisoners early, knowing further offending is likely to occur, piles pressure on a police service already stretched to breaking under unsustainable demand. “The only comfort I can offer the public is that where police officers encounter released prisoners who remain involved in crime, we’ll do all we can to ensure they end up back in custody, where they belong.” Get all the latest news from around the country Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the countryManmohan Singh: Architect of 1991 reforms and new economic era