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December 6, 2023 Tragic Bus Accident Claims Seventeen Lives In Central Philippines

Tragic Bus Accident Claims Seventeen Lives In Central Philippines

A devastating incident unfolded in the central Philippines as a passenger bus veered off the road on a treacherous curve, plummeting down a mountain and resulting in 17 fatalities, with 11 individuals sustaining injuries, officials reported on Wednesday.

The tragic event occurred in Hamtic municipality, Antique province, on Tuesday afternoon. Provincial disaster agency head Roderick Train informed AFP about the grim aftermath, revealing that seven individuals were in critical condition while four others remained stable. The location of the accident, described as an "accident-prone" stretch of road, has raised concerns about its safety.

Among the casualties, one Kenyan national lost their life, and a second Kenyan is currently in critical condition. Governor Rhodora Cadiao, initially stating there were four Kenyans on board, later clarified that only two were involved. The identification of another body is still underway.

Referring to the site as the "killer curve," Governor Cadiao expressed her distress, mentioning that this marked the second incident involving a Ceres bus at the same location. She called for abandoning the road and constructing a safer alternative.

The ravine the bus descended into was approximately 30 meters (100 feet) deep, adding to the severity of the incident. Train explained that the bus "fell from a high place," suggesting a potential mechanical failure and loss of control by the driver, possibly due to brake failure.

Governor Cadiao visited the hospital where survivors received treatment, assuring government assistance for medical expenses and funeral costs. The search and rescue operation concluded, with authorities shifting their focus to recovering the bus.

The tragic accident underscores the pressing issue of road safety in the Philippines, where deadly accidents are alarmingly common. Drivers often disregard regulations, and vehicles are frequently inadequately maintained or overloaded, contributing to the high incidence of road-related fatalities in the Southeast Asian nation.

February 25, 2022 Ukraine enters Second Day under Massive Russia attack as President Zelensky says 137 Citizens died on First Day of War

Ukraine enters Second Day under Massive Russia attack as President Zelensky says 137 Citizens died on First Day of War

Russian invasion of Ukraine rolls into the second day, as countries around the world have imposed new sanctions against Moscow

As night fell, after the first full day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine., as forces from Moscow moved quickly across Ukrainian territory on different fronts yesterday, with gunfire, explosions and aerial combat reported across the country, the tolls of the war have started to emerge.

Fighting broke out at major locations, including an airfield near the capital that was seized by Russian troops and which Ukrainian paratroopers claimed to have re-taken

Russian forces, however, seized control of Chernobyl, site of the 1986 nuclear disaster and a place that remains radioactive to this day, prompting significant concern from international nuclear watchdogs

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to continue fighting, saying that “a new iron curtain” is falling into place – and his job is to make sure his country remains on the western side

He added that 137 Ukrainian citizens have been killed – both soldiers and civilians – in the first day of combat

He said in a video address that the Russians want to destroy Ukraine politically by liquidating the head of state.”

This comes as Western nations have stepped up financial sanctions on Russia’s banks and high-ranking officials, with the US cutting off high-tech exports to Russia butNato nations will not send troops to Ukraine

The US has ordered 7,000 additional troops to Europe – saying the deployment to Germany was intended to “reassure Nato allies” in the region

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February 25, 2022 Ukraine Attack: Hundreds arrested in Anti-war Protests in Russia

Ukraine Attack: Hundreds arrested in Anti-war Protests in Russia

Russian authorities have warned anti-war sympathizers from gathering for protests after President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine.

This comes as at least 1,000 people have been detained in anti-war protests across Moscow.

The Investigative Committee, a government body that investigates major crimes, warned Russians of legal repercussions for joining unsanctioned protests related to “the tense foreign political situation.”

It said it was responding to social media calls to protest against Putin’s decision to attack Ukraine.

Russia has strict protest laws and demonstrations often end in mass arrests.

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February 25, 2022 House of representatives calls for immediate evacuation of Nigerians in Ukraine as Russian forces fired from all fronts

House of representatives calls for immediate evacuation of Nigerians in Ukraine as Russian forces fired from all fronts

The Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered for immediate evacuation of Nigerians in Ukraine.

As a sequel to the adoption of the move by a member representing Kaduna, Ahmed Munir, the lower chamber of the National Assembly on Thursday charged the house to begin discussion with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to facilitate the immediate evacuation of Nigerians studying in Ukraine.

The House members were unanimous in their recognition of lives of Nigerians staying in Ukraine, adding that the situation in Ukraine at the moment called for a proactive action from the Federal Government.

Responding to the issue, the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, noted that the House would commence talks with Air Peace in order to ensure that Nigerians in Ukraine are rescued home.

Minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama in an interview said the federal government will arrange a special flight operation for Nigerians who are willing to be evacuated from Ukraine.

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