Northern Elders Kick As Ondo Introduces Oodua Anthem In Schools
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) on Sunday described the adoption of Oduduwa anthem in public secondary schools in Ondo State as a very serious assault on the integrity of Nigeria. The state government had, in a circular dated May 6, 2021, signed by Tolu Adeyemi, Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Teaching Service Commission and addressed to the Tutors-General, All TESCOM zonal directors and principals of public secondary schools in the state, said it was mandatory to recite the Oduduwa anthem in all functions in public secondary schools across the state. The circular read: “The present administration of Arakunrin Okuwarotimi Akeredolu
Does bad weather cause plane crashes?
AirAsia Flight QZ8501 was reported to have been navigating around large thunderclouds before it went missing, with reports suggesting the captain had asked for permission to take the plane higher. According to Gloria Kulesa of the Federal Aviation Administration, the weather is a primary contributing factor in 23% of all aviation accidents - including both serious and minor - across the globe. Wherever a plane has been lost in or near a storm there is always speculation about what part the weather might have played. For instance, although it has not yet been established why Air Algerie Flight 5017 crashed
Yoruba Nation: Akeredolu denies supporting Igboho
Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has denied claims by Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho that he is in support of the agitation of a sovereign Yoruba nation. Igboho was at the Ilana Omo Oodua rally in Akure, which he reportedly said Governor Akeredolu was in support of. But the Governor in a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olabode, said it was erroneous for the secessionists to claim to have had his support for the rally. Akeredolu noted his desire to acknowledge the right of individuals and groups to hold peaceful rally must not be misconstrued
Attahiru: DHQ reveals cause of crash, issues statement on recent air disaster of NAF jet
The Defence Headquarters on Friday said bad weather was responsible for the crash of a Nigerian Air Force Beachcraft 350 aircraft at the Kaduna International Airport. The crash claimed all 11 souls onboard including newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru. In a statement signed by DHQ Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General, Onyema Nwachukwu, the DHQ said the sacrifices of departed heroes will not be in vain. The statement was titled, ‘Armed Forces Of Nigeria Loses Chief Of Army Staff And Ten Others In Air Mishap’. It read, “It is with a heavy heart that
How and Why the plane of Nigerian Chief of Army Staff Crashed at runway
It is no more news that the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, has died in an air crash along with some aides while on an official trip to Kaduna State on Friday evening. While we await the official declaration of the cause of the plane crash, Starnews Nigeria has however gathered from a reliable source at the Kaduna Airport that the plane seems to have crashed by heavy rainfall. “The plane crash-landed on the runway because of a heavy downpour. That was what happened my brother. I am sure that was also the cause of the crash,
Updated: Chief of Army Staff, seven others die in Kaduna plane crash
A military Beachcraft 350 aircraft has crashed at the Kaduna International Airport on Friday, claiming all eight souls onboard including the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru. The PUNCH learnt that the ill-fated aircraft crashed at the airport’s runway about 6 pm. Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria, Akin Olateru, confirmed that the eight souls died onboard. “Beachcraft 350. 8 souls on board. Unfortunately all dead,” Olateru wrote in a WhatsApp note. Also, the Nigerian Air Force confirmed that there was an accident involving one of its aircraft in Kaduna but
JUST IN: Military Aircraft Crashes In Kaduna
A military plane is feared to have crashed in Kaduna State, a source told Channels Television on Friday. The training aircraft crashed at the Kaduna international airport. The Ill-fated aircraft was said to have crashed at the airport’s runway The incident was said to have occurred at about 6 pm while it was raining heavily. The plane was said to have crash-landed on the runway, with the eight people on board feared dead. More to follow…
Remain United, PDP Tells Members After Ayade’s Defection
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked its members in Cross River to remain steadfast, committed and united to the party. The statement comes after the state governor, Ben Ayade defected from the PDP to the APC. Governor Ayade welcome into APC by some governors of the party Governor Ayade announced his decision on Thursday morning after a closed-door meeting with six APC governors and some members of the National Assembly who visited him at the Government House. The PDP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan called on stakeholders to ensure the party structure remains
Sanwo-Olu orders fresh selection process for LASU VC
Lagos State Governor Bababjide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a fresh selection process for the ninth Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Lagos State University (LASU). Sanwo-Olu, acting on recommendations of the special visitation panel on the appointment of the VC, ordered the immediate dissolution of the LASU Governing Council and removal of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council for flagrant violations of the extant laws and regulations of guiding the appointment of a VC. A statement Friday by the Commissioner for Information Gbenga Omotoso said Governor Sanwo-Olu also cancelled the second selection exercise for contravention of extant laws, breach of due
We’re committed to one united Nigeria – S/East Governors
South East Governors have pledged their commitment to an indivisible and united Nigeria. The Chairman, South East Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ebonyi, David Umahi, gave the assurance in Abuja on at a media event organised by the Presidential Media Team. He said: “We do not want to secede from Nigeria but we want a Nigeria where justice and equity prevails. We want peace.” Umahi, who lamented the increasing insecurity in the South East, noted that the peaceful agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other groups in the South-East have been hijacked by bandits. “The situation
