A passenger helped land a private plane safely in North Carolina on Sunday after the aircraft’s pilot experienced a fatal medical emergency. According to a spokesperson for the airport and an incident report obtained, the passenger took control of the aircraft and landed it at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport shortly after the medical emergency was announced onboard. The pilot was then taken to a local hospital shortly after the private plane landed but died afterward. It is unclear what kind of medical condition happened on the plane, or when. The late pilot was said to be Professor Joseph Izatt who…
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Israel has launched an attack in Iran, U.S. media reported, citing U.S. government officials, in what appears to be retaliatory strikes for the unprecedented air attack Tehran launched last weekend on its sworn enemy. Iranian state media said explosions were heard early on April 19 near the central city of Isfahan. Video on CNN and social media showed several large explosions that were said to be near Isfahan. Iranian state news agency IRNA said air defenses fired at a large air base in Isfahan that is home to Iran’s aging fleet of U.S.-made F-14 Tomcats, acquired before the 1979 Islamic…
The Archbishop, Metropolitan, and Primate of All Nigeria, The Most Reverend Dr. Henry Ndukuba has cautioned leaders to desist from flaunting their wealth amidst growing hunger as it leads youth to crime and occultic activities just to make money. Speaking at the 2024 Joshua Generation International Youth Conference (JGIYC), Archbishop Ndukuba emphasized the need for Nigerian youth to rediscover themselves which he said is a step towards nation building. Primate Ndukuba further stated that the leaders in the country including the political, religious, and traditional rulers made mistakes in the past which is currently haunting the country. “We as a…
Minister of Interior Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Friday test ran the electronic gates (e-gates) mounted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, asserting the job is 99 percent done. The e-gates, he said, would be deployed for operations by next week. Tunji-Ojo was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Aishetu Ndayako and the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap among other top government officials. He said the e-gates were being deployed to eliminate human interfaces, reduce bureaucracy, and make movements of passengers in and out of the country seamless. The Minister said 29 of the e-gates would…
The Nigerian Army on Friday, released the King of Ewu Kingdom, Clement Ikolo, who had been in detention following the killing of 17 personnel in Okuama community in Delta on March 14. The traditional had surrendered himself after he was declared wanted alongside seven other suspects by the army in connection with the incident. Ikolo was handed over the Senator Representing Delta Central, Sen. Ede Dafinone by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu. While briefing newsmen on the release of the traditional ruler, Nwachukwu said the army authorities decided to release the royal father on bail to the…
A major Christian denomination with headquarters in Adamawa state and church branches mostly across the North East, Ekklesiyar Yan’uws of Nigeria (EYN), has told the story of its resilience in face of attacks by Boko Haram. The EYN, also known as the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, which faced severe attacks by Boko Haram in 2014, relocated its headquarters to Jos in Plateau State. However, it has since returned to Adamawa. During its general meeting at its headquarters in Kwarhi, Adamawa State, the EYN stated that it has rebuilt 87 churches destroyed by Boko Haram over the last eight…
Prince Harry has officially renounced his British residency as his rift with the British royal family lingers. The Duke of Sussex picked the United States, US, as his primary residence. Documents from Page Six said Harry listed the US as his “new country/state usually resident,” a notable change from his previous ties to the UK. According to the document filed by Companies House for Harry’s eco-travel venture, Travalyst, indicates that this residency shift occurred on June 29, 2023, following Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure from their UK home, Frogmore Cottage, the day prior. This legal move comes amidst ongoing discussions…
Popular social critic, Aisha Yesufu, has mocked Nasir El-Rufai and Yahaya Bello, both former governors of Kaduna and Kogi States, over their current travails. Yesufu in a post on her X handle said Nigerian politicians think eight years in power would last forever. She wrote: “To Nigerian Politicians, 8 years is FOREVER! Little do they know! I laugh in ElRufai and Yahaya Bello.” Popular social critic, Aisha Yesufu, has mocked Nasir El-Rufai and Yahaya Bello, both former governors of Kaduna and Kogi States, over their current travails. Yesufu in a post on her X handle said Nigerian politicians think eight…
Armed policemen have sealed off the secretariat of the All Progressive Congress in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State. The party secretariat belongs to the Austin Agada-led APC Working Committee located along JS Tarka Way opposite the Railway Market in Makurdi. There are two party secretariats in the capital city. The other one belongs to Benjamin Omakolo’s team which is located along Kashim Ibrahim Way. The Publicity Secretary of the Agada faction, Daniel Ihomun, said that the sealing off of their secretariat may not be unconnected with the inauguration of members of the zoning committee for the forthcoming local…
As a mark of honor to the first Bishop and Archbishop of the mainstream Christian denomination of Asaba extraction and remarkably a highly Asabacentric personality, the Asaba Development Union (ADU) worldwide, hosted him and his beloved wife, Joyce, to a reception in Asaba. In his address on the occasion, the President-General of ADU (worldwide) and Okilolo of Asaba, Chief (Prof) Epiphany Azinge (SAN), said the celebration of the Archbishop, Bishop Emeritus, was predicated on eulogizing a great son of the land and presenting him as a role model and reference point to the younger generation desperately in need of motivators…