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Malawi VP Saulos Chilima Among 10 Killed In Tragic Plane Crash

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Malawi VP Saulos Chilima Among 10 Killed In Tragic Plane CrashMalawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima was tragically killed in a plane crash, confirmed President Lazarus Chakwera on Tuesday, after searchers located the wreckage of the aircraft in a foggy forest.

The military plane, carrying Chilima and nine others, disappeared on Monday when it failed to land in Mzuzu due to adverse weather conditions and was instructed to return to Lilongwe.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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President Chakwera announced, “The search and rescue team have found the aircraft… completely destroyed with no survivors, as all passengers on board were killed on impact,” describing the incident as a “terrible tragedy.”

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Photos shared by a member of the military rescue team showed army personnel amidst debris bearing the registration number of the Malawi Army Air Wing Dornier 228-202K aircraft.

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Rescuers had been searching a fog-covered forest south of Mzuzu, where the last transmission from the plane was received before it vanished.

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General Paul Valentino Phiri, the army commander, revealed that neighboring countries and international allies had assisted in the search efforts, providing helicopters and drones.

The group, which departed from Lilongwe to attend a funeral in Mzuzu, included Malawi’s former first lady Shanil Dzimbiri.

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Chakwera expressed profound grief, noting that he had previously flown on the same aircraft for similar trips. Despite the aircraft’s history and the crew’s experience, he lamented the tragic turn of events.

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Vice President Chilima, first elected in 2014, was widely respected in Malawi, particularly among young people. Despite facing challenges, including legal issues, Chilima was acknowledged for his dedication to serving the nation.

President Chakwera concluded, “Chilima was a good man, a devoted father and husband, a patriotic citizen who served his country with distinction and a formidable vice president. I consider it one of the greatest honors of my life to have had him as my deputy and counselor for the past four years.”

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Peter Obi Is Fantastic, But Not Yet Ready To Be President – Dino Melaye.

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Former Kogi West senator Dino Melaye has said the time is not right for former presidential candidate Peter Obi to become Nigeria’s president.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Melaye made the remark on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, where he described Obi as an admirable figure but argued that he does not currently possess the capacity to unite the country.

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“But let me say this: Peter Obi is a fantastic Nigerian. I have tremendous respect for him and I’ve said it before — he is a fantastic person, but this is not his time to be President,” Melaye said.

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It would be recalled that after leaving the National Assembly, Melaye contested the Kogi State governorship election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but was defeated by the incumbent governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo.

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Meanwhile, the former lawmaker has also criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its resistance to real-time electronic transmission of election results, describing the stance as evidence of fear and insecurity despite the party’s political dominance.

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In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Melaye said it was contradictory for a party controlling 31 states to oppose reforms aimed at improving transparency in elections.

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“APC is doing e-registration for members, but doesn’t want e-transmission of results. With 31 governors, dem still dey fear,” he wrote.

Melaye further accused the ruling party of undermining electoral reforms contained in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, warning that internal divisions within the party could eventually lead to its collapse.

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“Implosion is imminent, and explosion is guaranteed. End of the road. Votes must count,” he declared.

His remarks come amid protests in Abuja and growing reactions across social media following the Senate’s decision to remove the clause mandating real-time electronic transmission of election results from the amended Electoral Act.

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Civil society organisations, opposition figures, youth groups, and pro-democracy advocates have argued that scrapping the provision could weaken electoral transparency and increase the risk of post-election manipulation.

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UK Tightens Security Ahead Of Tinubu’s State Visit.

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The United Kingdom has announced temporary airspace restrictions and enhanced security arrangements in Windsor ahead of the state visit of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, scheduled for March 18 and 19.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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Authorities disclosed that the measures are part of a broad security operation designed to ensure the safety of dignitaries, spectators, and residents during the visit.

In a statement on Wednesday, Thames Valley Police explained that the security plan is being executed in partnership with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the Royal Household, and other agencies.

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Chief Superintendent Adrian Hall of the police force’s Joint Operations Unit said the airspace restrictions represent only one component of the wider security framework for the visit.

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He noted that Windsor Castle already operates under a permanent airspace restriction throughout the year, but the limitation will be extended during Tinubu’s visit to strengthen security.

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Hall explained that the temporary restriction will run daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., in coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). He warned that violating the restricted airspace would be treated as a criminal offence under the Air Navigation Order.

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He also called on members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

According to Hall, the police will deploy several officers across Windsor, including specialist units such as search teams, mounted police, roads policing officers, and armed units. Community policing teams and Project Servator officers will also be present to interact with the public.

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He emphasized that the public’s cooperation will play an important role in maintaining safety throughout the event, urging residents and visitors to report anything unusual by contacting authorities through the appropriate channels.

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Breaking: Atiku’s Son Adamu Abubakar Resigns From PDP.

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Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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