MARISSA BODE WAS 'DENIED BOARDING A FLIGHT BECAUSE I'M DISABLED. (PHOTO).

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 Marissa Bode was 'denied boarding a flight because I'm disabled' Marissa Bode, best known for her role in Wicked, shared on TikTok that she was recently denied boarding a Southern Airways flight because of her wheelchair.  She explained that when she asked gate agents for help locating her boarding pass, they questioned whether she could stand.  After she said no, they told her she could not board since all of the airline’s planes require passengers to climb stairs.  Bode described the experience as “blatant segregation,” criticizing the airline for failing to accommodate disabled travelers. Southern Airways’ contract of carriage states that passengers must be able to ascend and descend steps to board, and because its planes carry fewer than 28 passengers, the airline is exempt from providing lifts under the Air Carrier Access Act.  However, Bode said her manager had confirmed with the airline beforehand that she would be accommodated, making the denial even mo...

ZAMFARA GOV SWEARS IN NEW LG CHAIRMEN, ADVOCARES EQUIITY AND FAIRNESS. (PHOTO).


 Zamfara Gov Swears in New LG Chairmen, Advocates Equity and Fairness


Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has officially sworn in the newly elected local government chairmen, urging them to prioritize the welfare of their communities.  


Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Governor Lawal emphasized the importance of equitable and fair distribution of resources and development projects across all local government areas. He reminded the chairmen of their responsibility to serve with integrity, accountability, and a focus on improving the lives of the people they represent.  


The governor also called for collaboration between the local government leaders and state authorities to ensure the effective implementation of policies aimed at addressing the state’s pressing challenges, including security and infrastructure development.

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