Two aircraft have collided on the tarmac at Miami International Airport in the United States, leaving two people with minor injuries.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The incident involved a Copa Airlines Boeing 737 and a UPS Boeing 767, which were taxiing after landing and preparing for departure, respectively.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the collision occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Saturday when the wingtip of the Copa Airlines aircraft struck the nose of the UPS plane.

“The wingtip of a Copa Airlines Boeing 737 struck the nose of a UPS Boeing 767 while the airplanes were taxiing,” the FAA said.

Greg Chin, the airport’s communications director, told CNN that two people sustained minor injuries and received treatment from fire and rescue personnel at the scene.

A passenger aboard the Copa Airlines flight, Cesar Ferreira, described the incident, saying he initially heard other passengers reacting before the aircraft was struck.

“We were taxiing after landing at a normal speed when, all of a sudden, I heard the chatter around me getting louder, followed by a collective scream and then the impact of another aircraft hitting ours,” Ferreira told CNN.

He added that passengers felt the aircraft jerk sideways following the impact.

“Inside the cabin, we felt the plane jerk abruptly sideways. At first, some passengers started freaking out, but the Copa crew reacted quickly, getting everyone to remain seated,” he said.

The FAA disclosed that air traffic controllers had instructed the UPS crew to give way to the Copa Airlines aircraft before the collision. The agency has since launched an investigation into the incident.

Radio communications between the pilots and air traffic controllers captured their exchanges shortly after the collision.

“Somebody hit us,” the Copa Airlines pilot said as the controller asked the UPS crew to confirm whether the aircraft had made contact.

“Yeah, we went too far, and then he, he clipped us with the wing,” the UPS pilot responded.

The Copa Airlines pilot later reported that the aircraft appeared to have lost its left wingtip.

Ferreira said the captain addressed passengers about 10 minutes after the incident, assuring them that there was no immediate danger and that a tug would be brought in to move the aircraft.

Copa Airlines confirmed that all 166 passengers and six crew members had safely disembarked from the aircraft, which was subsequently moved back to the terminal.

Photographs of the UPS aircraft showed significant damage to its nose, including crumpled sections and a large hole in its outer panels.

The Copa Airlines flight had arrived in Miami from Panama City, Panama, while the UPS aircraft was preparing to depart for Bogotá, Colombia, when the collision occurred.

UPS said it was “committed to working with authorities to determine what happened” and confirmed that its crew members were safe.

Copa Airlines also apologised for the disruption caused to passengers, stressing that their safety and that of its crew remained its highest priority. The airline pledged to cooperate fully with investigators.

The incident occurred amid ongoing disruptions at airports across the United States following an FAA ground stop on Friday, which resulted in widespread flight cancellations and delays.

Some stranded passengers reportedly spent the night on airport terminal floors while waiting for alternative travel arrangements.

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP), Federal Polytechnic, Bali chapter, has directed its members to participate in a nationwide three-day warning strike scheduled to begin at midnight on Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The directive was contained in a notice issued by the chapter’s Executive Committee on Sunday, following resolutions reached at the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) and General Executive Council (GEC) meetings held on November 11, 2026.

According to the notice, all SSANIP members at the institution are expected to withdraw their services throughout the strike period in compliance with the directive from the union’s National Secretariat.

The statement, signed by the chapter’s Secretary, Adamu Saidu Jen, explained that the industrial action was intended to pressure the Federal Government into addressing two outstanding demands.

These include the immediate payment of delayed CONTTA arrears and the full implementation of the 2026 renegotiated agreement between the Federal Government and SSANIP.

The union also instructed members to stay away from their duty posts throughout the three-day strike, disclosing that a monitoring and enforcement task force would be deployed across the campus to ensure compliance.

It stated that normal official activities were expected to resume on Thursday, November 19, 2026, subject to further directives from the national leadership.

The Chapter Executive Committee urged members to remain united and demonstrate solidarity throughout the industrial action.

It also appreciated their patience, resilience and commitment to the union’s struggle.

The civil society organisation, Citizen Community Aid and Development Initiative (CCADI), has raised concerns over electoral violence targeting women in Rivers State, warning that intimidation, harassment and other forms of political violence are weakening women’s participation and representation ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶