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Crashed helicopter Three individuals have been confirmed dead following a tragic incident where a helicopter made an emergency ditching into the waters off the coast of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The accident occurred under circumstances that are currently under investigation as rescue operations were promptly initiated, but unfortunately, the efforts were unable to save the three lives of those on board. Channels Television has reported that the accident took place at 11:22 AM on Thursday, in the waterways of Port Harcourt. The helicopter, a Sikorsky SK76 with registration 5NBQG and operated by East Wind Aviation, was en route from Port…
He opined that for Nigeria to achieve its desired development and catch up with other developed nations like China, India, and Japan, which teach in their local languages, the government needed to overhaul its educational system. According to him, this is by adopting a more relevant and effective narrative. Olufemi-Mimiko , who said that research supported teaching in local languages at the primary school level, advocated making this a national policy, training teachers, and instructors to use local languages. “Local language teaching enhances learning outcomes and places Nigerian children on a firmer pedestal for post-basic education. “It preserves indigenous languages…
A touching video showcases a Nigerian bride in tears as she visits her parents’ grave on her wedding day to inform them of her marriage and seek their guidance. The emotional moment, shared by @agu_oyibo_lolo on TikTok, shows the bride walking around the graves in tears, visibly overwhelmed with emotion. Screenshot In the video, the bride is heard saying, “I cannot do it without you. I cannot do it on my own.” While weeping, she expressed the deep void left by her parents’ absence on such a significant day in the Igbo language. The video was captioned: “She went to…
Buba said troops also recovered 241 assorted weapons and 3,254 ammunition, comprising 141 AK47 rifles, one PKT gun, two FN rifles, 17 fabricated rifles, 26 dane guns and 42 AK47 magazines. Others, according to him, are 2,016 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 970 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 33 rounds 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 76 rounds of 9mm ammo, 113 live cartridges only amongst other items. Buba said that the on-going counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations of the armed forces have dealt significant blows to terrorist capabilities. “Troops have denied these terrorists from accomplishing their strategic objectives. “As the war…
The football season is always exciting, not only because of the powerhouse teams but also due to underdogs like those that eventually send shockwaves through the ranks. Lofty ambitions, highly passionate fans, and sometimes methods that simply catch the most hardened opponents cold-meaning underdog teams add that spark of flair into the European Leagues. In this article you can have a look at some of the underdog teams to keenly watch this season in Europe. Since 2019, Union Berlin has been at the core of German football. Last season, against all expectations, they grasped a place in the top four…
Yavala stated that the initiative was to combat the increasing effects of climate change and to protect and restore nature and biodiversity. He said that the nationwide project was a means of creating a healthy environment and ecosystem. Yavala pointed out that trees provided a lot of benefits to humans and the environment, as they absorbed the carbon dioxide humans exhaled and released oxygen that humans inhale. “It is imperative to plant trees to serve as mitigant against desertification, greenhouse gases emission that come from various human activities that lead to global warming. “This tree planting, asides beautifying the environment,…
A viral video online shows a distressed female corper attempting to retrieve her confiscated phone from her school principal. The incident occurred at her Place of Primary Assignment, where the principal had seized her phone for an undisclosed reason. Corper. The video captures the corps member, clad in her NYSC uniform, borrowing a colleague’s phone to negotiate with the principal for the return of her device. She informed the principal that she needed the phone to call home. However, the person on the other line was hesitant to respond. Check out reactions that trailed the video … totalmenworld_20 said, “I’m…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. says three bodies have been recovered in the ongoing rescue operations of the helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, near Port-Harcourt on Thursday. Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja Source link
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has firmly rejected allegations claiming that she played a role in facilitating a $57.5 billion loan to the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE). Dr. Okonjo-Iweala as a seasoned economist emphasized the importance of factual accuracy and transparency, asserting that such claims are unfounded and misleading. Okonjo Iweala These claims were allegedly made by Simon Ekpa, who claims the title of Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE). In a recent social media post, it was claimed that both the World Bank and the International Monetary…
The arrests were made during separate raids on the group’s hideouts in Orsu in Imo State and Amaruku and Arochukwu, Abia State. This is according to Edward Buba, the Director, Defence Media Operations, who spoke at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Buba disclosed that the troops also eliminated 24 terrorists and arrested 12 violent extremists. The Major-General added that the military personnel rescued one kidnapped hostage, stating that the arrested suspects have been handed over to appropriate authorities for necessary actions to be taken. He explained that the raids were carried out in continuation of…