UN SAYS 53 CONGOLESE REFUGEES HAVE DIED IN BURUNDI. (PHOTO).

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 UN says 53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi More than 50 refugees fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi, the United Nations Refugee Agency told Reuters late on Friday. Of a total 53 deaths recorded, 25 people died due to a cholera outbreak, the agency said, while six others died from anemia and other complications related to malnutrition, it said. The U.N. said it was working with the health ministry and other partners to investigate the cause of the other deaths. More than 100,000 Congolese have sought refuge in Burundi since fighting near the border intensified in early December and rebels seized the town of Uvira, the UNHCR said. Jean Jacques Purusi, governor of South Kivu province where Uvira is located, described the situation in Burundi as "misery" and "a crisis completely forgotten by the international community and media." Congo's state and social affairs ministry said it was leading a humanita...

BBNAIJA STAR, MIRACLE IGBOKWE GRADUATES WITH DISTINCTION FROM US AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY. (PHOTO).


 BBNaija Star, Miracle Igbokwe Graduates With Distinction From US Aeronautical Varsity 


Winner of the 2018 Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’ show, Miracle Igbokwe, has graduated with distinction from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, USA.


Miracle disclosed this on his Instagram story on Friday, sharing a video of the moment he climbed the stage to receive his certificate. 


In June 2019, he further disclosed that he obtained his certification as an “Instrument Rated” pilot.


He was also reported to have celebrated passing his Flight Instructor exam in 2023, as he completed his aviation training and earned pilot certification from US aviation authorities in 2024.


Miracle was in aviation school before the BBNaija show and returned to complete his training immediately after clinching the grand prize.

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