Tag Archives: DELTA

GCAA reacts to Accra-New York Delta Airlines’ emergency landing incident

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued an official statement regarding the recent emergency landing of Delta Airlines flight DL157, which was en route to New York from Accra. The incident occurred on Friday, September 8, 2023, when the aircraft, carrying 215 passengers and crew including Ghanaian musician Sarkodie, was …

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Ghana returnee found dead in Delta hotel

23-year-old man who returned from Ghana has been found dead in a hotel room located along the East-West Road axis of Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   According to the Nigerian Tribune, the deceased, identified as Victor Benjamin, lodged in room No: 414 of Wetland hotel …

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Delta hospital allegedly seizes newborn baby over hospital bill

A private hospital in Warri, Delta State has allegedly seized a newborn twin for non-payment of a N383,500 hospital bill.   According to Punch, the mother of the twins, Mrs Akpesiri Ojiko delivered the two babies on November 17, 2022, at the general hospital Warri.   One of the babies was …

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Niger Delta leaders task Buhari, Umana on NDDC Board

Notable leaders in the Niger Delta on Sunday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to accept the need for a new board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). ‘’The board is needed to assure the nine states interests in the region’s development process’’ The leaders in a statement in Port Harcourt …

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Delta Airline number N195DN banned from flying to Ghana

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA, has banned a Delta Airlines aircraft with registration N195DN, from flying to Ghana. The Authority said, the decision follows the failure of the Airline company to investigate and address technical issues regarding the aircraft in question, which left several Accra-bound passengers, including Ghanaians, stranded …

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Ghanaian passengers file complaint against Delta Airlines for ‘chaotic’ July 25 flight

Delta Air Lines has been hit by an official complaint over their “unprofessional” handling of a flight from New York to Accra in late July 2022. The complaint dated Monday, August 8, 2022; was filed by seven passengers aboard the said flight, through their lawyer. It was submitted to the …

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Five killed in cult clash in Delta State, Nigeria

Five persons have been confirmed dead after they were victims of a cult clash in Agbarho community, Ughelli North council of Delta State on Sunday, February 7. The police command in the state confirmed the incident which happened in the wee hours of the morning. The incident was also confirmed …

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Southern Africa hoped it was through the worst of Coronavirus, then the Delta variant arrived

Patients are crammed into every corner of the hospital’s emergency room ward, They lie on beds and gurneys, or sit slumped in wheelchairs. Many suck on oxygen, but nobody talks. Some die while waiting for a bed. On the worst nights in Johannesburg, currently in the grips of a terrible …

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I stopped Delta Force from doing galamsey – Removed Ashanti regn. Security boss

The Ashanti regional security coordinator who was recently attacked in his office by members of the vigilante group Delta Force has said the group targetted him because he prevented them from undertaking illegal mining. According to DCOP Ayensu Opare Addo, he has often had brushes with members of the group …

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