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By: Goke Williams There were a total of 5 plane crashes in a week, but specifically one happened on Christmas Day Celebration of 2024. Summary of the plane crashes: 1. Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 28243 – An Embraer ERJ-190AR - Date: 25 December 2024 - Location: Kazakhstan - Incident: Forced to make an emergency landing approximately 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) from Aktau, and thereafter engulfed in flames - Fatalities: 38 of 67 onboard. 2. Jeju Air Flight 2216 – A Boeing 737-800    - Date: 29 December 2024      - Location: Muan International Airport, South Korea      - Incident: Belly landing without deployed landing gear; crashed into an embankment and exploded    - Fatalities: 179 of 181 onboard.  3. Air Canada Flight 2259 – A Dash 8-400    - Date: 29 December 2024      - Location: Halifax Airport, Canada      - Incident: Landing gear failure caused flames and sparks during a...

A Jeju aircraft has claimed the lives of 179 people out of the 181 passengers on board. The incident occurred when the plane belly landed on a runway at the Muan International Airport in South Korea before skidding off and shortly, bursting into flames. The crash occurred approximately two minutes after the airliner made a mayday call to the control tower, which instructed the plane to land in the opposite direction on the runway. Two crew members – one male and one female – survived the deadly crash and are in hospital. The two survivors were found in the plane’s tail. "The final death toll from the plane crash in South Korea is 179, meaning just two people survived, two crew members survived the Jeju Air crash after being pulled from the plane’s tail. Both are in hospital, but their condition is not yet known", the fire service said. "Among the dead, 84 are male and 85 are female while the genders of 10 people have not been confirmed", according to the authority...

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi’s former wife, Queen Naomi’s sister, Simi Oluwaseyi, says Naomi loses consciousness while being interrogated by the Department of State Service (DSS). Simi made this known on her verified social media handle, breaking silence in a lengthy note. The young lady lamented about the treatment her sister had faced at the hands of law enforcement. Recall that a few days ago, the tragic stampede at the Christmas funfair organised by Queen Naomi at the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, claimed the lives of 35 children and left six others injured. Naomi was subsequently arrested, interrogated, and detained. Simi noted that all her sister wanted to do was make children happy for Christmas, but things went sour this year. The young lady also sympathised with those who had lost family members in the unfortunate incident. "All my sister did was trying to put smiles on children’s faces which she has been doing for years. Unfortunately, this year ...

  By: Goke Williams A tragic incident unfolded in Kazakhstan as a fiery plane crash claimed the lives of no fewer than 38 persons. The ill-fated aircraft, carrying a total of 67 people comprising 62 passengers and 5 crew members, met its devastating fate near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Christmas Day. The ill-fated Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 was en route from the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, to Grozny in the Russian region of Chechnya when it was forced to make an emergency landing approximately 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) from Aktau. On arriving the gory site, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations discovered the aircraft engulfed in flames, prompting swift action from rescue units to put out the fire. A witness named Elmira, who courageously assisted in the rescue efforts, recounted the sad scene that unfolded before her eyes. The woman said that she witnessed a devastating scene that brought her to tears: "The front (part of the plane) was on fire. We rescued the surv...

By: Goke Williams Dr Mrs Betty Akeredolu, the erstwhile First Lady of Ondo State, publicly criticises Hon (Dr) Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Governor of Ondo State, over the planned maiden memorial lecture titled: "Akeredolu Leadership Lecture Series." Expressing her disapproval of the proposed lecture honouring her deceased husband, Betty berated governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the event, stating: "Lucky can't be serious! Which legacy? Mtcheew 🙄🙄🙄. Lecture, my foot!" Betty alleged that neither her family nor she was carried along in the planning of the event, adding: "As the saying goes: You and your co-travellers cannot shave Aketi's head in his absence. You cannot weep more than the bereaved. This is an insidious propaganda carried too far! Lucky, you are preoccupied with rubbishing Aketi's legacy; you can't succeed, anyway." Betty Akeredolu also accused the governor of harboring animosity towards her and anyone close to the former governor of ...

A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, today, Tuesday, ordered the remand of the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, the Chief Executive Officer of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the Principal of Islamic High School, Abdullahi Fasasi, at the Agodi Correctional Centre. The remand order followed their arraignment in connection with last week’s tragic stampede at a Christmas funfair held at the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, which claimed the lives of 35 children and left six others injured. The court was presided over by Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi, who gave the order after the suspects were brought to the court amidst heavy security. The defendants are facing a four-count charge, including conspiracy and murder. However, the trio pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them. According to the police prosecutor, the offences contravened Section 324 of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vol II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.  T he prosecutor ...

Hon Adebayo Ayodele, the Vice Chairman of Akure South, extends his sincere congratulations to Hon Goke Williams on his well-deserved election as Public Relations Officer I of the Ondo State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). In his congratulatory statement, Hon Adebayo remarked, "It comes as no surprise that you have been elected as the Public Relations Officer I of the esteemed Association of Nigerian Authors, Ondo State Chapter, a highly respected organisation of literary professionals. Your extensive educational background in Linguistics, coupled with Public/International Relations and Mass Communication, undoubtedly played a pivotal role in securing this position. Besides, your distinguished career as an author and a media personality spanning over two decades in both print and non-print media solidifies your eminence for this role." Expressing unwavering confidence in Goke Williams' capabilities as the newly elected publicity manager of the renowne...

  The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has extended heartfelt congratulations to two revered monarchs in the state, the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbedegesin Ogunoye, and the Olukare of Ikare Akoko, Oba Akadri Saliu Momoh, CFR, CON, on their coronation anniversaries. In his message to Oba Ajibade Ogunoye on his 5th coronation anniversary, Governor Aiyedatiwa celebrated the Olowo’s exemplary leadership and dedication to the progress of Owo. He acknowledged the monarch’s efforts in fostering peaceful coexistence and promoting the relevance of the traditional institution through his guidance, candor, and discipline. “Kabiyesi, it feels like yesterday when the lot fell on you to lead a people bound by the umbilical cord of shared history, culture, and tradition. Undoubtedly, you have displayed rare leadership acumen in fostering peaceful coexistence among the people of Owo,” the Governor remarked. Governor Aiyedatiwa also expressed gratitude for the Olowo’s unwave...

  ...Expresses Hope for Nigerians ...As Gov Aiyedatiwa Applauded OGSA By: Goke Williams Dr Niyi Ijogun, the Chairman of Premier Holiday Resorts, Igbara-Oke, has been conferred with an Award of Excellence as the: “Distinguished Champion of Education Development in Ondo State” by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ondo State Council over the weekend in Akure, the Ondo State capital, at the Dinner and Award Night as part of the activities marking the Press Week 2024. Speaking at the event, Ijogun ascribed the feat to God and his Alma mater: "I dedicate this award first to Almighty God, and of course, secondly, to my Alma mater, Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure – that is the school we are all proud of and that has produced us, and if I mean us: the cream of the society, the people we can just think of within the Ondo State's space, Nigeria and also globally."  He acknowledged that the recognition was a result of the collective efforts and support he received from the extens...

  Unfortunately, users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are facing difficulties accessing these platforms due to a mass global outage. Nevertheless, Meta, which owns the apps, stated on X that they were working assiduously to fix the outage as soon as possible: "We're aware that a technical issue is impacting some users' ability to access our apps. We're working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience."  Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to outage-tracking site Downdetector. Problems with the apps have been reported in the UK, parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, the US and even in Nigeria. According to Downdetector, the outages started around 18:00 GMT on Wednesday. Its numbers are based on reports of outages and the actual number of users affected by this mass Meta outage may vary considerably. A variety of issu...

The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has described the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, as a dependable ally in the development of the Sunshine State. The Governor made this statement at the opening ceremony of the union’s 2024 Press Week and public lecture at the NUJ Press Centre in Akure. The Governor, who was represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, described the press as a link between the government and the people.  He added that his administration is committed to creating an environment that allows journalists to operate freely without fear of intimidation or harassment. In his words: "As journalists, being the Fourth Estate of the Realm, it is expected of you to keep an eye on those in authority, be it the Executive, Legislature, or the Judiciary. You are expected to serve as watchdogs and protect the interests of the general populace. "Journalists serve as the voice of the voiceless in society by...

- 'Budget of Recovery' earmarks N238b for Infrastructure; N77b for Education; N56b for Agriculture & N46b for Health The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has presented a budget proposal of six hundred and fifty-five billion, two hundred and thirty million naira (N655,230) for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The budget, christened the “Budget of Recovery,” was presented to lawmakers during plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, at the Assembly Complex in Akure on Tuesday. The sum of N248.923 billion, representing 37.99% of the total budget, is allocated for recurrent expenditure, while N406.307 billion, representing 62.01% of the budget, is earmarked for capital expenditure. A breakdown of the budget shows that infrastructural development has the largest allocation with N238.572 billion, representing 36.40%, followed by public finance with N125.456 billion (19%); education with N77.024 billion (11.80%); an...