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Another June 3rd Plane Crash Averted In Nigeria, Passenger Tells Story

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2 years ago

June 4, 2022

By Joseph ODOEKWU

A plane crash which would have taken place yesterday in the early hours of June 3, 2022 was averted in Nigeria, as professionalism on the path of the crew saved lives of passengers on board in a Green Africa Abuja-Owerri bound flight which took off at 8:32am.

If the plane crash had taken place, it would have reminded Nigerians of the plane crash which took place exactly ten years ago on June 3, 2012 when a Dana Air Flight 0992 Abuja-Lagos flight crashed in Lagos and lives were lost.

But the situation was not same as one of the passengers who was on board in the Green Africa Flight identified as Barr Maxwell Ezelagu shares his experience of what happened.

According to Ezelagu, officials of Green Africa had earlier informed all passengers on board about 30 minutes to landing that the weather was not favourable and the flight could experience some hitches before landing.

The forewarned Passengers had a feelings of the real situation when the turbulence hit hard thereby shaking the flight in such a manner that suggests that lives were about to be lost.

“To God Almighty be all the glory for all he has done and continue to do” Ezelagu started. “It was one of the most scary, bumpy and tough flight. The turbulence was one of my worst since I started flying by air”.

“God knows that everyone at a point gave up hope”. “For over 15minutes,we were piercing through a scary but thick cloud and the aircraft was like a ship in the middle of a tempest, wobbling and on all sides with prayers taking over the entire aircraft”.

From the voice of the air hostess, despite being proffesional, you could tell she was way too tensed for the situation. I literally stepped into the shoes of the last moment of aircraft crash victims.

However, I give it to the pilots for their exceptional handling of the entire journey.

“To God be the glory for it is better told than imagined”. “Am glad to proclaim that am alive in the land of the living. It’s well and am glad the story will never be told differently of ” ‘oh if Karlmax where to be here’ he concluded.

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NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, haziness from Sunday

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16 hours ago

December 10, 2023

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted a period of sunshine and haziness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. According to the weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet predicts sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere over the northern region during this forecast period. The North Central region is also expected to experience sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere.

In the Inland states of the South, NiMet anticipates cloudy skies with spells of sunshine. Coastal cities are expected to have cloudy skies with the possibility of thunderstorms over parts of Edo, Ondo, Imo, Ebonyi, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states during the afternoon and evening hours.

Dust haze is foreseen over the northern region on Monday, while the North Central region is expected to experience sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere. The Inland states of the South and coastal cities are predicted to have cloudy skies with spells of sunshine, along with the likelihood of morning mist over Delta, Bayelsa, Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom. Thunderstorms are expected later in the day over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom states.

On Tuesday, NiMet forecasts dust haze with a visibility range of 2km to 5 km over the northern region. The North Central region is expected to experience dust haze as well. In the Inland states of the South and coastal cities, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are anticipated.

NiMet issues a cautionary note about dust particles in suspension and advises the public, especially individuals with respiratory issues, to take necessary precautions. The agency also warns of the potential for moderate to heavy rainfall leading to flash floods and advises the public to exercise caution. Strong winds are likely to precede and accompany thunderstorms, and disaster risk managers, agencies, and individuals are advised to be proactive during the rainy season.

Finally, NiMet advises airline operators to obtain updated weather reports from its office for effective planning in their operations.

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Kaduna bombing: Senators donate December salaries to victims

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17 hours ago

December 10, 2023

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Each of the 109 senators in the Federal Republic of Nigeria has contributed their December salaries to assist the victims of the recent bombing incident in Kaduna that occurred last Sunday. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, made this announcement on Sunday during a visit to the Kaduna State Government House, leading a prominent delegation of Senate members. The delegation was welcomed at the Government House by Governor Uba Sani. Further information will be provided soon.

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ECOWAS meeting holds in Abuja

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18 hours ago

December 10, 2023

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The 64th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government is currently taking place in Abuja, Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria is set to chair the session, which is being attended by leaders from the 15-member block.

According to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), countries such as Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have already gathered at the venue, the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Other member states present include Benin, Gambia, Togo, Cape Verde, and Senegal.

In addition to the Heads of State and Government, the meeting is being attended by the ECOWAS Commission and other stakeholders, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, the U.S. Lead diplomat for Africa, Molly Phee, the African Union (AU), and the UN Secretary-General Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Simao.

The agenda for the end-of-year meeting includes a comprehensive review of decisions and agreements previously made by the body. This encompasses topics such as the adoption of the ECO as a common currency for the region. The regional body will also deliberate on issues such as the recent coup d’etats in Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Guinea.

Furthermore, the meeting will address concerns related to climate change, democracy, bilateral relations, and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.