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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.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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