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Azerbaijan Plane Crash Sparks International Disputes Over Possible Missile Strike
A plane flying from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, after diverting hundreds of kilometers from its destination. Out of those on board, 29 survived, while the crash’s cause has sparked conflicting accounts.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev alleged “external physical and technical interference,” highlighting fuselage damage and injuries from foreign particles mid-flight. Aviation experts and U.S. officials suggested a possible strike by Russian air defense systems during Ukrainian drone activity near Grozny.
Russian aviation authorities claimed Ukrainian drones prompted the plane’s diversion. Azerbaijan Airlines suspended flights to Russian airports, citing “physical and technical interference.” Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of disinformation, pointing to evidence of missile damage on the aircraft.
The crash remains under investigation by Russian, Azerbaijani, and Kazakh authorities.
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Oyo State Workers Celebrate 13th Month Salary Approved By Governor Makinde
Oyo State Workers joyfully receive 13th month salary as promised by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The payment was received on the 30th of December 2024. Just two weeks ago Governor Makinde made the promise and approval of 80,000 minimum wage for Government workers.
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation releases a statement on Tuesday, 31st of December “From January 1, 2025, a total sum of ₦143 billion on salaries and wages annually will now be paid by the government in keeping with the approval of the new minimum wage. This represents a whopping 86% increase in salaries and wages”
Oyo state is now one of the three highest workers’ packages in the whole of the federation and has the highest population of government workers in the South West.
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Nigerian Politician, Timi Frank Accuses FCT Minister Wike of Betrayal
The former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Timi Frank, reacts to the recent attacks made by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against the former River State Governor, Dr Peter Odili.
The disagreement between the pair started out after Peter Odili prevented Wike for monopolizing the state.
Timi Frank reacts by calling Wike and naming him a betrayal. Frank recalls the times Wike also turned his back on other people. He also recalled the activities Wike performed to decide the PDP party during the 2023 elections.
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South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for President Yoon After Martial Law Controversy
A South Korean court has authorized an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol following his impeachment and suspension from office.
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) requested the warrant, which was approved by a Seoul court.
The Joint Investigation Headquarters, which is handling the case, stated that both an arrest warrant and a search warrant were issued to investigate Yoon’s role in the martial law decision, which has been surrounded by allegations of abuse of power and even claims of orchestrating a rebellion.
Yoon’s legal representative, Yoon Kab-keun, responded to the move, calling it “illegal and invalid.”
He argued that the warrants were issued by an agency without the proper authority, describing the entire action as unlawful.
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