Sunday, June 3, 2012

Child molestation: The real culprits

Child molestation: The real culprits

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Child molestation is now a frequent occurence with more children falling victim. Today, as the world marks the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, Taiwo Olanrewaju X-rays the issue of child molestation, its causes, effects and solutions.

Minister weeps, vows to probe crash

Minister weeps, vows to probe crash THE Federal Government yesterday said it would ensure that the accident involving a DANA airplane in which 153 persons died would be thoroughly investigated to determine the exact cause of the crash. The Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah-Ogiewonyi, who spoke at a press briefing at about 9.30 p.m. at the headquarters of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said the action would help to prevent a similar occurrence in the future. The minister, who could not hold back tears, said at about 3.43 p.m. local time yesterday, DANA Air flight 0992 from Abuja to Lagos declared an emergency and “Mayday” minutes later with the Lagos control tower at 11 nautical miles to Murtala Muhammed Airport. “Mayday” is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice procedure radio communications. It derives from the French venez m’aider, meaning “come help me.”