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Three Dead as Helicopter Crashes into Waters Off Port Harcourt Coast”

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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.

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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.


 

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Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Delta Police Officer Shoots Restrained Suspect

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A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.

It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.

However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.

It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.


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24 Children Abducted from Orphanage in Kogi State

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It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.

The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.

“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”


 

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Afia Schwarzenegger Reacts to Xenophobia in South Africa

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Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.

She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.

“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”


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