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Three Dead as Helicopter Crashes into Waters Off Port Harcourt Coast”
Three confirmed dead in a helicopter crash in the waters off the coast of port Harcourt Rivers state
The accident, which is under investigation, occurred despite prompt rescue efforts. Unfortunately, the three lives on board could not be saved. According to Channels Television, the incident happened at 11:22 AM on Thursday in the Port Harcourt waterways.
The helicopter, a Sikorsky SK76 with registration 5NBQG, operated by East Wind Aviation, was traveling from Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) to the Nuimantan oil rig when the mishap occurred.
Odutayo Oluseyi, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirmed that eight people were on board at the time of the accident.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirmed that eight people boarded the plane.
Investigations has been going on to find the cause of the incident.The aircraft went down near Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean, and rescue operations have been activated.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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