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...

ABIA GOVERNMENT DIVERTS TRAFFIC AFTER DIESEL TANKER ACCIDENT. (PHOTO).


 Abia Government Diverts Traffic After Diesel Tanker Accident


The Abia State government has directed motorists traveling to Abiriba, Nkporo, and Ohafia to reroute through Bende Road following an accident involving a diesel tanker on Saturday. The tanker overturned on the newly paved road between Igbere Junction and Igbere Hill in Bende Local Government Area, spilling its contents and raising safety concerns among residents.


No fatalities were reported, but the diesel spill created hazardous conditions, prompting swift action from the Abia State Road Safety and Traffic Management Agency. The agency issued a statement advising drivers heading toward Igbere-Abiriba-Ohafia to use the Umuahia-Bende Road as an alternative route while cleanup efforts are underway. Authorities assured the public that the road is being cleared to ensure safety and accessibility.


Despite warnings about the risk of explosion, some residents and transporters were seen scooping diesel from the spill site, heightening concerns about potential dangers. The agency continues to monitor the situation and urged road users to comply with the diversion for their safety.

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