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C M Y K 10 — Vanguard, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 :Vanguard News Lagos helicopter crash: AIB releases report, says ill-fated chopper had no fuel By Lawani Mikairu L AGOS—NIGERIA Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, yesterday, released the preliminary report on the accident involving a Bell 206B III helicopter with nationality and registration marks 5N- BQW, operated by Quorum Aviation Limited, QAL, which occurred at Opebi Area, Lagos, on August 28, this year. Recall the Quorum helicopter crashed onto the roof of a building and a wall fence at Opebi area of Ikeja, Lagos, impacting two vehicles parked in the compound. According to AIB, the initial findings revealed that the chopper had no capacity to jettisoning fuel, but there was no fuel left in its tanks, after the crash, even after the chopper was topped to full tank capacity on August 27, at Port Harcourt military airport, DNPM. The report also said the pilot proficiency check had expired, and there was no indication and evidence showing that “the pilot had applied for exemption provided by the NCAA’s All Operators’ Letter, AOL, DG020/20, neither was there evidence of an application for the exemption provided by the AOL DG018/20 for proficiency check.” Ooni seeks gods' intervention against COVID- 19 pandemic ....Goes into seclusion for Olojo festival By Shina Abubakar ILE-IFE—OONI of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has proceeded on a 7-day seclusion, as part of traditional rites for the The preliminary report read, in part: “The technical logbook entry revealed that there was an engine run for 10 minutes and a test flight of 20 minutes, in preparation for a positioning flight the next day. “The chopper was topped to full tank capacity on August 27 and, after refueling, 10 minutes of engine run and 20 minutes of test flight were carried out on same day at Port Harcourt. The helicopter was fitted with a rangeextender fuel system. No fuel jettisoning capability on this helicopter. “The helicopter had an endurance of 3:24 hour. The operational flight plan filed by the pilot indicated an endurance of 3:15-hour and an estimated flight time of 2:45 hours. The helicopter engine was started at 09:15hour, and it took-off at 09:20hours. It later crashed at 12:14hour. There was no fuel left in the fuel tanks after the crash. The mast and main rotor blades were found intact during the post-crash inspection.” On the crew: “The pilot’s last medical examination was valid till August 6, 2020. There was no evidence to show that an application for the exemption provided by the All Operators’ Letter AOL DG020/20 had been submitted to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.” Olojo festival. Oba Adeyeye moved into “Ile Mole, Iremo” quarters, Ile-Ife, for the traditional rites as he appeared in white attires on his way out of the Ile-Oodua palace. :@vanguardnews :@vanguardnews NEWS HOTLINES: 08052867023, 08052867058 Disciplinary c'ttee: Ojudu, Tinubu’s in-law, others fault Ekiti APC's directive By Rotimi Ojomoyela ASpecial DO-EKITI—THE Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, an in-law to All Progressives Congress, APC, National Leader, Senator Bola Tinubu, Mr. Oyetunde Ojo, and a former governorship aspirant of the party, Dr. Wole Oluyede, and eight others have faulted an alleged directive from the National Caretaker Committee, asking the state chapter to set-up a disciplinary committee against them. They stated that there was no directive from the National Caretaker Committee to that effect, A statement issued by his media aide, Moses Olafare, yesterday, disclosed that the monarch pledged to dedicate the spiritual moment to commune with the gods to completely eradicate the Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic from the earth, as well as seek peace and unity among humanity. He explained that Olojo is a festival that connotes a strong indication of God’s creation and the day of the first dawn on earth. “I am going into seclusion, I am going into fasting and prayers in the ways of our ancestors. Like you know that we’re gradually winning the war against coronavirus and we must indeed be thankful because we are not superior to those countries being crippled by this pandemic. “After the 7-day seclusion, there follows the other activities one of which is the procession of the sacred Aare crown with which we will pray for the entire nation and humanity. “Every move of the Aare procession is highly significant, including the some strategic junctions of spiritual and historical significance like ITA ORANFE and ITA AGBANSALA and OKEMOGUN where I would make supplications and prayers to our ancestors. adding that the purported letter was a figment of the imagination of the state chapter of APC. The party leaders who had been critical of the composition of the party executives in the state noted that the decision of the Ekiti state APC to commence disciplinary measures against them and subsequent invitation is a clear violation of their fundamental human rights to seek redress in court when aggrieved with any process. Others are: Engr. Ayo Ajibade, Femi Adeleye, Nigeria @ 60: Alapomu chairs panel on Osun essay competition O Alapomu SOGBO—THE of Apomuland, Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi, Atoyebi II, has been nominated to chair the panel of judges that will determine the winners for the essay competition, organized by Osun State government, as part of activities marking the 60th independence anniversary of Nigeria. Oba Afolabi is expected to lead other distinguished Nigerians like: Dr. Lasisi Olagunju, an Editor with By James Ogunnaike L Association AGOS—THE of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria, ARCAN, has lined up a two-week long, fivelecture series to commemorate the 60th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria. The lecture series scheduled to commence from Tuesday, September 22, 2020 through to Tuesday, October 6, 2020 is themed “Nigeria @ 60- The Journey So Far.” Dr. Kingsley Moghalu, Bunmi Ogunleye, Akin Akomolafe, Bamigboye Adegoroye, Olusoga Owoeye, Dele Afolabi, Toyin Oluwasola, and Ben Oguntuase. Aside filling a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the constitution of the Paul Omotosho-led State Working Committee, the affected members had under the auspices of APC Stakeholders Forum criticized the administration of Dr. Kayode Fayemi in the state of non-performance and victimisation of party leaders. The party had, last week, citing Nigerian Tribune, Dr. Mrs. Temitope Akintunde and Dr. Folorunso Oladapo, both educationists with the former being the Head of Department of Economics in Osun State University and the latter who is the Director of General Education Studies at the Adeleke University Ede respectively. Bayo Adeyinka who is an author, public speaker and seasoned banker is also on the panel. The topic of the essay, former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and a presidential candidate in the 2019 election is expected to kick off the lecture series on Tuesday and will speak on the topic: “Nationhood, Development and Democracy in Nigeria.” Other speakers include: Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah who will on Thursday, September 24, speak on the topic: “60 years of Nigeria’s Journey to Democracy: Hopes and Impediments.” While Dr. Vanessa Iwowo, an award-winning management will on Monday 28 September, VISIT—Executive Director, The Pacesetters, Jonathan Obatola (left), presenting an overview of the 'Vote Not Fight' campaign flier to the Publisher, Triangle Magazine, Otunba Femi Salako, during his visit to the magazine's offices in Akure, Ondo State. directives from national headquarters set up a 10-man disciplinary committee against the party leaders over their failure to withdraw the suit instituted at the Federal High Court against the State Working Committee, describing their actions as antiparty activities and clear violation of the directives of the National Executive Committee, NEC. But in a letter addressed to the chairman of the disciplinary committee by their counsel, Chief Ademuyiwa Adeniyi, the aggrieved leaders explained that they would not be attending the committee’s invitation,”as it is sub-judice in law with consequences.” which is for Osun State indigenes in tertiary institutions across Nigeria is: 'Moving Ahead Post Coronavirus Pandemic: Impacts and Prospects on the Economy'. Participants are to submit in Microsoft f o r m a t to osunessay2020@gmail.com not later than September 25. The essay competition aims at developing and promoting creative writing amongst the students. Moghalu, Kukah to grace retired Ambassadors Independence Lectures speak on the topic: “Nigeria@60: Leadership, Democracy and the Politics of Identity.” A political activist and scholar, Dr. Usman Bugaje, will on Tuesday, September 29, speak on the topic: “60 years of Nation-Building: The Management of Our Diversity, Resources and Nation-Building.” According to the host, Ambassador Joe Keshi, “The series will review the state of our nation in the last 60 years and how the lofty dreams of our founding fathers of building a just and equitable nation where no man is oppressed can be truly attained."
Vanguard, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 — 11 :Vanguard :@vanguardnews :@vanguardnewsNEWS HOTLINES: BIRTHDAY—APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (left), celebrating his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during the occasion of her 60th birthday anniversary, at their B o u r d i l l o n residence, in Ikoyi, Lagos, yesterday. My wish for Remi at 60 —Tinubu By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS—ALL Progressives Congress, APC, National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has praised his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who clocked 60 yesterday for her perseverance, endurance and independent character, attributes exhibited particularly during the struggle against military dictatorship. Speaking with journalists at his Bourdillon, Lagos residence, the former Lagos governor, described Senator Tinubu, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, as her greatest friend, ally and supporter even at most difficult times. He said: “We are a living symbol of love, care, perseverance and commitment. There are so many moments, many twists and turns in our lives. “You know, during the dark days when democracy was assaulted in this country, we suffered a lot, the family suffered. As a result of that, she was in America while I was crisscrossing Europe. “She was raising our children all by herself. It was a very trying period for every one of us. And then, we endured and got through all the turbulence and today we are still in positions to serve our nation, to serve our people. “You can go around the entire Lagos and particularly, the Lagos Central Senatorial District. There are so many that appreciated her commitment, her humanitarian care for both young, the elderly and the needy.” Thanking God for her life on the occasion, he said: “I am very happy for her on the attainment of 60. We give thanks to God Almighty that has spared our lives and preserved our love together. “Today, some people are still lying critically ill in the hospital. Some children have become orphans as a result of what is happening around the country. So it’s a sombre celebration on the occasion of her 60th. For, Nigeria, turning 60 is also a moment for reflection about all that we have been through and where we are”. On his wish for his wife, Tinubu said: “My wish is for her to live longer, for her legacy to be great, be in good health and continue to enjoy the fruit of her labour, enjoy her children and grandchildren, all of them in good health. And me too in good health.” Resumption: Parents tackle school owners over demand for third term fees • LASU mgt assures of safety measures, as final year students resume By Adesina Wahab LAGOS—PRIVATE primary and secondary schools in Lagos resumed on Monday, with parents tackling proprietors over demand for the payment of third term fees for 2019/20 session, UK appoints Nigeria’s Damilola Ogunbiyi co-chair of COP26 Conference UK—THE United Kingdom has appointed Nigeria’s Damilola Ogunbiyi as a co-chair of the United Nations Climate Change Conference’s, COP26, Energy Transition Council as it commences Climate Week 2020. The UK CoP President, Alok Sharma, will chair the council alongside Ogunbiyi, the UN Secretary-General’s Special • Ogunbiyi while the schools resumed for the first term of 2020/21 session. Investigation by Vanguard showed that the development could lead to some private schools losing pupils and students, as parents and guardians may withdraw their wards from such Representative for Sustainable Energy for All. Before her appointment by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, in October 2019, Ogunbiyi held various leadership positions in organizations focused on expanding energy access in sub-Saharan Africa. In June 2020, the United States International Development Finance Corporation Board of Directors named her among the first members of the agency’s inaugural Development Advisory Council. According to Ogunbiyi,”We cannot achieve the promise of the Paris Agreement or Sustainable Development Goal 7 - access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, without a clean energy transition that leaves no one behind. Today, just under 800 million people globally lack access to electricity and we must close these gaps with renewable, efficient and affordable solutions.” schools. The trouble arose because not all pupils and students were able to take part in the online teaching organised by some schools when the schools were locked down due to the outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic in the country. Similarly, not all the affected schools also conducted online teaching during the lockdown period, but are demanding payment claiming they would try and bridge the third term gap in the new term. While some school owners insisted that pupils and students should pay third term fees in full, others found a middle course by giving some discount. Meanwhile, final year students of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo and some selected members of staff resumed on Monday after months of closure necessitated by the outbreak of Coronavirus disease in the country. This happened as the management of the institution gave the assurance that adequately health and safety measures have been put in place for staff and students. Right from the gates, returning members of the university community were encouraged by the security teams on ground to use their nose masks and wash their hands at designated hand washing points. ...By fire, by force! ...And will you ever be serious!? Who go tire first?
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