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Early Reports Explain the Cause of the Jeju Air Passenger Plane Crash in South Korea

Early reports by the National Fire Agency of South Korea said that the Jeju Air plane crashed because of the plane's contact with birds. It is in the news that in a tragic aviation disaster, a Jeju Air passenger plane crash-landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, leading to the deaths of 179 people. This incident, one of the most devastating in the country's aviation history, has resulted in a national outpouring of grief and a declaration of seven days of national mourning. The accident occurred on Sunday at 9:03 am local time (00:03 GMT) when the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, attempted to land at Muan International Airport. The airport is located about 290 kilometers southwest of the South Korean capital, Seoul. The plane, a 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 jet, skidded off the runway and crashed, resulting in a catastrophic fire. The National Fire Agency confirmed that 179 people, comprising 85 women, 84 men, and 10 others...

Power Minister, Adelabu Explains Why His Ministry Failed to Generate 6000 MW Promised

The Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu explains that his ministry could not generate the 6000 MW they promised Nigerians because of vandalism and debt. The ambitious goal to generate 6,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by December 2024 has been hindered by a series of vandalism incidents targeting critical power transmission equipment. The Minister of Power, highlighted these challenges, emphasizing the significant impact of these disruptions on Nigeria's power generation targets. In an exclusive interview with Sunday PUNCH, Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media Relations, provided insights into the reasons behind the failed projections. He explained that the government had implemented various measures and was on track to meet the 6,000 MW target. However, the repeated incidents of vandalism to electricity towers severely disrupted these plans, preventing the achievement of the desired milestone. As of now, Nigeria's power generation capacity fluct...