The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (HCAA) has named Chinasa Unaegbunam, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), to its prestigious advisory board, marking a significant milestone in international aviation arbitration.

The appointment, announced on Friday, December 6, by Tunde Moshood, spokesperson for Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, highlights Unaegbunam’s exceptional expertise in aviation law.

Moshood described the recognition as both a personal achievement and a testament to Nigeria’s growing influence in global aviation arbitration.

With a diverse 40-member advisory board, the HCAA includes international experts such as Claire McDermott, Mary Walker, and Wade Thomson. The board’s mission is to champion arbitration and mediation as effective methods for resolving disputes within the complex aviation sector.

Unaegbunam’s appointment places her as Nigeria’s second aviation-focused Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) to join the board, further solidifying her legacy in the field. She is set to contribute strategic advice to enhance global dispute resolution mechanisms tailored for aviation.

Her recognition aligns with Nigeria’s broader commitment to advancing excellence in aviation a sector critical to national and global economic development.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the representative of Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency and spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), for gross indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party activities.

The expulsion was confirmed in a statement released on Friday, December 6, by the Imo PDP Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiak.

According to the statement, the decision was communicated in a letter from the Ideato LGA chapter of the party, signed by Chairman Hon. ThankGod Okeke and Secretary Onyebuchi Umeh, following a report by the party’s disciplinary committee.

The report, dated November 27, 2024, accused Ugochinyere of misconduct as per Section 57 (1-4) of the PDP constitution. His expulsion followed his suspension at the Umuopia/Umukegwu ward level on October 14, 2024, after he failed to respond to multiple invitations from the ward Executive Committee.

The Ideato North LGA Executive Committee unanimously adopted the disciplinary committee’s findings during a meeting on December 5, 2024, solidifying the decision.

New Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has sent a clear and intense message to his squad: they must push themselves to the limit if they want any chance of competing for the Premier League title.

Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag during the November international break, believes that effort and commitment are non-negotiable for success.

Since stepping into the role, the 39-year-old Portuguese coach has managed only one victory, a commanding 4-0 win over Everton at Old Trafford.

Despite the underwhelming results so far, Amorim is focused on reshaping the team’s mindset and work ethic before fully implementing his tactical vision.

Speaking passionately about his expectations, Amorim emphasized the importance of relentless effort on the pitch.

“We need to sprint back, sprint forward, and fight for every ball. This has to be the foundation,” he explained.

“If the players aren’t ready to give everything, the tactics won’t matter.”

Amorim’s comments highlight his no-nonsense approach. He made it clear that even the most talented players cannot rely solely on skill.

“It doesn’t matter if you have the best starting XI in the world; if you don’t run, you won’t win anything,” he stated.

“To win the Premier League, we need to run like mad dogs. If we’re not willing to do that, we’re not going to succeed.”