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2024

CREATIVE ESCAPE: Cuban Refugees Arrive Florida on Modified Truck-Boat Hybrid

In an extraordinary display of ingenuity and determination, a group of 12 Cuban refugees arrived on the Florida coast on July 16, 2003, after crossing the treacherous waters from Cuba to Key West, Florida, in a modified 1951 Chevrolet truck. The resourceful group had converted the truck into a makeshift boat, equipping it with 200-gallon drums for buoyancy and a propeller attached to the gimbal bar for propulsion. The unusual vessel reached a speed of 20 km/h as it traversed the ocean. Upon spotting the unusual craft, the US Coast Guard was astonished by the refugees' creativity and determination. Instead…

Aug

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Barr Ejiofor Accuses Reno Omokri Of Exploiting Ndigbo’s Emotions for Financial Profit

Metro, News, Opinion

Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor has made a damning accusation against social media influencer Reno Omokri, alleging that he deliberately provokes the emotions of Ndigbo to boost his online engagement and earnings. According to Ejiofor, Omokri's consistent attacks on Peter Obi and the Ndigbo community are a calculated strategy to drive traffic to his social media handles, thereby increasing his financial gains. Ejiofor revealed that Omokri's business model relies on manipulating emotions and creating controversy, which has become a lucrative venture for him. By doing so, Omokri exploits the sensitivities of Ndigbo for his personal financial benefit, rather than engaging in genuine…

Aug

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

TRAGEDY STRIKES BRAZIL: Plane Crash Claims Lives of 62 Onboard

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAccident, Brazil, RIP

A devastating plane crash has occurred in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, leaving 62 people feared dead. The Voepass airline confirmed that flight 2283, a twin-engine turboprop plane, crashed in the town of Vinhedo while en route from Cascavel to São Paulo city. Eyewitness footage shared on social media shows the plane descending vertically and spiraling out of control before impact. The crash site was engulfed in flames and smoke, as captured by Brazil's TV GloboNews. The airline has yet to confirm the status of those onboard or the cause of the accident. The plane was carrying 58 passengers…

Aug

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Veteran Journalist Comr. Chidi Asonye Elected To National Credentials Committee For NUJ Triennial Conference.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, NewsAbia State, Comr Amos Kalu, OMPAN, Opinion, Politics

In a significant development, Comrade Chidi Asonye, Vice Chairman of the Abia State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has been elected as a member of the National Credentials Committee for the upcoming NUJ Triennial Delegates Conference. With over 35 years of experience as a practicing journalist, Comrade Asonye brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the committee. His distinguished career spans various roles, including reporter, correspondent, acting editor, managing editor, editor-in-chief, and currently, news editor with ZikFm 96.3 Umuahia and editor-in-chief of ParrotNews Online Newspaper. As a member of the National Credentials Committee, Comrade Asonye will…

Aug

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Travesty of Justice” – Community Leaders Express Outrage over Court Ruling on Eze Aro Dispute

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsArochukwu, Eze Eberechukwu Oji, Metro, Opinion, Politics

COURT RULING ON EZE ARO IX DISPUTE IGNITES WIDESPREAD OUTRAGE In a contentious move, a court has issued a restraining order against Eze Eberechukwu Kanu Oji, prohibiting him from assuming the title of Eze Aro IX amidst a protracted traditional ruler dispute. The ruling has sparked vehement criticism from community leaders and stakeholders, who have denounced the decision as a "travesty of justice" that undermines the rights and traditions of the Aro people. The dispute over the rightful occupant of the Eze Aro IX throne has persisted for years, with multiple claimants vying for the position. Despite the controversy, Eze…