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SAD! 62 Bodies Recovered From Brazil Plane Crash Site
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Brazilian authorities successfully completed the recovery of all 62 bodies from the plane that tragically crashed on Friday
Investigators has began examining the aircraft’s black boxes to uncover the cause of the disaster.
Videos captured the ATR 72-500 aircraft in a terrifying downward spiral before it crashed into a residential area in Vinhedo, located about 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of São Paulo, Brazil’s financial hub.
Operated by the airline Voepass, the plane descended almost vertically, landing on its belly and bursting into flames with such force that it was nearly “flattened,” according to São Paulo fire lieutenant, Olivia Perroni Cazo.
“All 62 bodies (34 male and 28 female) have been recovered and transported to the morgue in São Paulo for identification and return to their families,” the regional government reported on Saturday evening.
Two victims have already been identified through fingerprint analysis, including the pilot and co-pilot, said Vinhedo Mayor Dario Pacheco.
The twin-engine turboprop, manufactured by aviation firm ATR, was on a flight from Cascavel in southern Paraná state to São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport.
Experts from Brazil’s Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) have begun analyzing the black boxes recovered from the wreckage, which contain cabin conversations and in-flight data, said CENIPA chief Marcelo Moreno.
A preliminary report is expected within 30 days, according to the Brazilian Air Force.
Flight Radar 24 data indicated that the plane had been flying for about an hour at an altitude of 17,000 feet (5,180 meters) before it began losing altitude rapidly at 1:21 p.m. local time (1621 GMT). Radar contact was lost just a minute later at 1:22 p.m.
The air force noted that the crew did not declare an emergency, and weather conditions were not reported as a factor.
ATR, the aircraft’s manufacturer, which is a joint venture between Airbus and Italy’s Leonardo, stated that their experts would assist with the investigation.
The plane, which had been in service since 2010, met all current standards, and the four crew members were fully certified, according to Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency.
Voepass’s operations director, Marcel Moura, confirmed that the aircraft underwent routine maintenance the night before the accident and no technical issues were found.
However, some experts speculated that icing on the wings might have contributed to the crash. Moura noted that while the plane operated at an altitude where it could be more sensitive to icing, the conditions on Friday were “within acceptable parameters for a flight.”
The crash left the plane’s fuselage a charred, twisted heap of metal. Despite the devastation, there were no casualties on the ground.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared three days of national mourning in response to the tragedy, one of the worst aviation accidents in the country’s history.
“It was horrible, horrible… such a sad tragedy,” said Lourdes da Silva Astolfo, 67, who lives just meters from the crash site.
According to AFP, she described feeling a “rumbling, almost like a tremor,” before seeing the plane nearly overhead.
Seconds later, it crashed, followed by stunned screams from neighbors as thick smoke billowed into the air.
The normally quiet, wooded neighborhood where the crash occurred saw a heavy presence of police, ambulances, and fire trucks on Saturday.
Voepass confirmed that all victims were traveling on Brazilian identity documents, including a dual citizen from Portugal and a family of three Venezuelans.
This incident marks Brazil’s most devastating air disaster in 17 years.
Enugu State Government has hailed the Government of the Republic of Finland for the arrest of the Finland-based leader of the criminal gang, Autopilots, Simon Ekpa, describing him as a common criminal, con man, and terrorist, who has no interest of Igbo people at heart.
The government also described Ekpa as a murderer and fraudster, who delights in killing his people and living large off their misery, saying that Enugu State was ready and willing to provide evidence of Ekpa-sponsored atrocities against Ndigbo to aid his trial and conviction, whether in Finland or Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday.
“The Enugu State Government welcomes the arrest of the Finland-based terrorist, Simon Ekpa.
“His arrest and trial will no doubt go a long way in strengthening peace, security, and stability in all parts of the South East.
“This arrest is in line with the demand of Governor Peter Mbah Administration, which has repeatedly made it known that Ekpa is a megalomaniac, common criminal, murderer, and fraudster, who takes joy in feeding fat on the manipulated emotions of Ndigbo and inflicting misery on the South East region.
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“Ekpa has for long, and unfortunately from Finland, made a living by creating a siege climate and mentality in the South East, destroying lives, property, and the Igbo trademark of entrepreneurship and hard work. He thrives on manipulating, exploiting, and extorting the people on the pretext of fighting for their interest and for the restoration of Biafra,” the government said.
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“Men Need To Submit Too”, says Pastor Olumide, Quotes Bible Passage To Back His Statement (Video)
A pastor has stated that submission in a marriage is not a requirement for women alone.
Pastor Olumide Emmanuel explained that a Christian marriage is not based on “culture” but on the teachings of the kingdom and as a result, men should respect their wives’ opinions and superior judgment and submit when appropriate.
He said: “Men, I will tell you for free, respect a woman’s sensitivity if you want to do well in life.
“Ask any married man that will be honest with you, there are things that if we did not listen to our wife we’d be in trouble by now. And there are times that we didn’t listen, we enter trouble.
“So if you’re a young person now, don’t let Africa kill you. ‘I’m a man of this house, I’m a man of this house, you can’t tell me what to do’. Forget that nonsense.
“Marriage is not an African culture, it’s a kingdom culture and in the kingdom the bible says, submitting yourself one to another. Mutual submission is a kingdom agenda for the marriage.
“So there are times you need to submit to your wife. Submit to your woman.”
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The black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Friday 22 November 2024 can be accessed below.
NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours.
How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?
Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):
According to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources, the exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players bought a dollar for N1710 and sold it for N1750 on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate N1730
Selling Rate N1740
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Buying Rate N1745
Selling Rate N1750
Please note that the rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article because prices vary.
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