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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...

TARKA LG ORDERS SUSPENSION OF MBAKOR YOUTH ASSOCIATION, BARS KNOCKOUT SHOTS DURING YULETIDE. (PHOTO).


 TARKA LG ORDERS SUSPENSION OF MBAKOR YOUTH ASSOCIATION, BARS KNOCKOUT SHOTS DURING YULETIDE 


20th December, 2025    


The Executive Chairman of Tarka Local Government Council in Benue State, Mr. Raphael Yenge, has ordered the immediate suspension of all activities of the Mbakor Youth Association over security concerns in the area.


Yenge, in a statement on Friday, said the decision followed reports that raised concerns about the safety and well-being of residents of Mbakor community.


He said the suspension affects all meetings, events and activities of the association, which is currently led by Mr. Aondover Akpera, and will remain in force pending the outcome of a comprehensive security review.


The council chairman also announced a ban on the use of knockout shots during the ongoing festive period across the local government area.

According to a letter signed by the Secretary of the Council, Mrs. Thelma Nguuma Chieryol, the directive took effect from Dec. 19, 2025.


Yenge warned that compliance with the order was mandatory, adding that any violation would be handled in accordance with the law.

He further directed relevant security agencies to ensure strict enforcement of the directive to maintain peace and public safety in the area.

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