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US Navy Jet Accidentally Shot Down by Friendly Fire Over the Red Sea with Crew Injured
A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet was accidentally shot down over the Red Sea by the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg in what officials have confirmed as a “friendly fire” incident.
The incident resulted in the two crew members ejecting safely, though one of them sustained minor injuries.
In a statement released by US Central Command, the incident was described as an unintentional error.
“The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg mistakenly fired on and hit the F/A-18,” the statement read.
The affected jet was deployed from an aircraft carrier operating in the region.
Although, it remains unclear whether it was directly involved in ongoing military operations in Yemen at the time.
This incident occurred in the aftermath of recent US airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthi militant positions in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital.
The strikes were aimed at disrupting Houthi activities that pose significant threats to international shipping routes in the Red Sea and its surrounding areas.
The Houthis, a well-armed group with backing from Tehran, have been known to target commercial vessels and military assets in the region, escalating tensions with the United States and its allies.
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.
It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.
JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
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