UPDATE: TITANIC LIFE JACKET SELLS FOR NEARLY $1 MILLION AT AUCTION AS RARE ARTIFACTS DRAW RECORD INTEREST. (PHOTO).

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 Titanic life jacket sells for nearly $1 million at auction as rare artifacts draw record interest    A life jacket worn by a Titanic passenger during the 1912 disaster has sold at auction for 670,000 pounds ($906,000), far exceeding expectations as collectors continue to drive strong demand for rare artifacts from the ill-fated voyage. The preserved flotation device belonged to first-class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli, who escaped the sinking liner aboard a lifeboat. The item, which also bears signatures from Francatelli and other survivors from the same lifeboat, was the standout piece in a sale of Titanic memorabilia and was purchased by an anonymous telephone bidder. Auction estimates had placed the life jacket between 250,000 and 350,000 pounds, but competitive bidding pushed the final price well beyond that range, including the buyer’s premium. Another major item in the same auction was a seat cushion from one of the Titanic’s lifeboats, which sold for 390,000 ...

CP SANI-OMOLORI CONDOLES CHANNELS TV, MEDIA PROFESSIONALS.(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND 


PRESS RELEASE


CP Sani-Omolori Condoles CHANNELS TV, Media Professionals


The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, extends his deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Kani Ben, a cameraman with Channels Television, who passed away on 15th  February, 2026, following a road accident while covering the North-East Development Commission's (NEDC) program.


The accident occurred on 6th February, 2026, involved 13 journalists and resulted in Ben suffering severe spinal cord injuries. He passed on while receiving treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi.


CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc(+) commends the deceased's passion and commitment to journalism and keeping the citizens informed. He also offers condolences to Channels Television and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).


The Police Command assures the public of its continued support for journalists and commitment to ensuring justice is served in cases of harm to media personnel.


SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS 

Police Public Relations Officer 


For: THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE


15th February, 2026.

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