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7 Pilots Resign From Discovery Air Over Unpaid Allowance/Salary (Company Under NCAA Watch, MD Threatens ‘I’ll shut down and go back to my business abroad’)
The credo-BEYOND YOUR DREAMS that has been a watchword for the smooth operation of national carrier, Discovery Air seems to be falling apart over what insiders tagged as the Airline’s huge debt profile.
Sources revealed that the company is presently enmeshed in financial crisis which led to the recent resignation of 7 pilots who complained the company owes them more than 5 months payment.Discovery Air Chairman, Tunde Babalola’s financial recklessness was alleged to be the genesis of the company’s present predicament.
The young man allegedly collected some bank loans which he used for his oil business and he didn’t pay back, and when he floated Discovery Air and asked for banks support they all shut the door in his face judging from his debt record.
Insiders reveal that Babalola’s strong will was what he has been using to push the company forward and all that is falling apart as he is on the verge of losing his company that was incorporated in 2008 on the values of Safety, Effeciency, Comfort and Quality Service.
A source hinted that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulation knows that the airline is not adhering to the globally recognised safety standard but they have allegedly breached the aviation standard as the Discovery Airline is claimed to have a lot of friends in NCAA.
Some of the indications that the company is not financially capable is the practice perfected by the company to rely on the money it makes on the sales of ticket to fuel the plane, an operation that frequently leads to flight delay and also is the weekly payment of insurance which is a serious breach of aviation regulations.
The unhealthy operation of the airline is claimed to have been reported to the NCAA which is yet to query or make an investigation.
It is also revealed that the two aircrafts owns by the company went for C-Check at the same time which sounded off the company’s battle to maintain its stand in the sector.
Paper Mache spoke with the Chairman/MD of Discovery Airline and he explained that he owns the company 100 percent and he has 200 staffers working for him.
When asked if it was true that the airline depends on ticket sales to fuel the aircraft he responded ‘how is that possible? The ticket sales is not more than 5 million naira, so its very degrading to say I monitor the sales myself to fuel the planes’.
On the allegation of owing salaries, Babalola said ‘ if we are having a financial difficulty, its expected because ours is a new company but we are not. How can a company they claimed is in financial mess is able to do a C-Check worth about a million dollars?’.
When he was informed that papermacheonline conducted its wn investigation and spoke with some staffers which confirmed they have not been paid, Babalola said ‘its not possible! If I have to discipline my staff, I will discipline them and that is different’.
The young airline operator later said ‘if they want to bring me down I would just shut the company and go back to my other business abroad’.
The social scene is already heating up as insiders reveal that popular lifestyle personality,Saidat Aralamo Asabi Balogun popularly known as Omoge Saida, is set to marry her billionaire lover in December — a development that has sent whispers of excitement across London, Lagos and Abuja high society.
According to those close to the stylish socialite, preparations for the much-anticipated ceremony are already underway, with talks suggesting it will be an exclusive, invitation-only affair.
Sources hint that the billionaire, a discreet yet powerful business magnate, has decided to make their relationship formal, in what many tagged a face saving situation from the nude video scandal.
Friends of Saida describe her as glowing, excited as she prepares for what many say is the beginning of a new, lavish chapter in her life.
Details remain tightly guarded, but insiders insist December is locked in — and if the early buzz is anything to go by, Omoge Saida’s wedding may well be one of the biggest society moments of the festive season.
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All The Shocking Details As PDP Declares Adedamola Osun Flagbearer, Beats Gov Adeleke in Tense Primary
In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through Osun’s political landscape, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Hon. Adebayo Adedamola as its governorship flagbearer after a fiercely contested primary that saw him defeat incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The keenly watched primary, held amid heavy security and intense party interest, drew party delegates from across the state. What many expected to be a smooth victory for the governor turned into a tightly fought race, with Fryo gaining momentum during delegate consultations and strategic bloc alignments.
According to party officials, Fryo clinched the majority of valid votes after what they described as a transparent, credible, and highly competitive exercise. His supporters erupted in celebration as the final tally was announced, chanting solidarity songs and hailing what they called “a new direction for Osun PDP.”
Adedamola, popularlcy called Fryo is said to be a close ally of APC stalwart, Iyiola Omisore. Fryo was among the people arrested over the killing of late Attorney General, Chief Bola Ige.
Political analysts say the upset signals a significant shift within the party’s power structure, as the result reflects growing agitation for fresh leadership and a repositioning of the party’s influence across local government blocs.
Governor Adeleke, who had sought the party’s ticket to secure a second term, was said to have congratulated Fryo in a closed-door exchange, though members of his camp are still digesting the unexpected outcome.
Fryo, in his acceptance speech, promised to unify the party, consolidate on its achievements, and present a formidable front ahead of the general elections. He described his victory as “a mandate for renewal” and urged party faithful to rally behind him for what he termed the decisive battle ahead.
With this development, all eyes are now on how the PDP navigates the post-primary atmosphere and prepares for a heated governorship election season in Osun State.
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