Bamofin Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former chair of NGX Group also killed
Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashed while en route to Boulder City from Palm Springs Airport around 8:45 p.m.
Helicopter crash near San Bernardino County
Helicopter was en route to Boulder City, Nevada where it was supposed to land at a private airport owned by billionaire Elon Musk
Rainy weather conditions caused the crash in an area known for abandoned gas station with sign declaring 'Lo Gas' and 'Eat'
Six people killed including Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Bank Group and his family
The crash has caused significant loss to Nigeria as Herbert Wigwe was considered one of the most influential figures in Nigeria's finance sector and his death has caused a significant loss to the country.
Wigwe and his family were traveling for vacation or business purposes. It's possible they were attending an event in Las Vegas which is only 26 miles away from Boulder City.
On Friday, February 9th, a helicopter crash occurred near Baker in San Bernardino County. The accident resulted in the death of six people including Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Bank Group and his family. The Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashed shortly after 10 p.m., while en route to Boulder City, Nevada from Palm Springs Airport around 8:45 p.m..
The crash was confirmed by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director general of the World Trade Organization and formerly Nigeria's finance minister in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). Bamofin Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former chair of NGX Group, the Nigerian stock exchange was also killed. The CEO of Access Bank Herbert Wigwe is considered one of the most influential figures in Nigeria's finance sector and his death has caused a significant loss to the country.
The helicopter crash occurred near Halloran Springs Road which crosses over the 15 Freeway in an area known to travelers for an abandoned gas station with a sign declaring "Lo Gas" and "Eat.'. The crash was caused by rainy weather conditions at the time of the accident, which is not uncommon in this area during this time of year. Logs from the California Highway Patrol show that there were rain and snow in the area around 1:35 p.m., just before sunset.
The helicopter was en route to Boulder City, Nevada where it was supposed to land at a private airport owned by billionaire Elon Musk. The destination of the flight is not clear but it's believed that Wigwe and his family were traveling for vacation or business purposes. It's also possible that they were attending an event in Las Vegas which is only 26 miles away from Boulder City.
The crash has caused a significant loss to Nigeria as Herbert Wigwe was considered one of the most influential figures in Nigeria's finance sector and his death has caused a significant loss to the country. The helicopter crash also had an impact on Super Bowl LVIII which is taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. Six people were killed in the accident including Wigwe and his family members.
It was unclear on Saturday afternoon from where the helicopter departed or where it was headed.
Despite authorities' efforts to search for survivors, none have been found so far and no victims have been identified yet.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that a helicopter crashed near Nipton, California but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the article states that officials at San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department were made aware of the downed aircraft at 10:12 p.m local time but it is unclear if they had any information about where the helicopter came from or where it was headed before then.
The article claims that a helicopter crashed near Nipton, California but does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that the Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashed at around 10 p.m. local time near Nipton, Calif., without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
]The FAA said that the Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashed at around 10 p.m. local time near Nipton, Calif.,[/]
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Anna Betts has a conflict of interest on the topic of helicopter crashes in California as she is reporting for The New York Times which owns Eurocopter EC130 helicopters.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of helicopter crashes as they are reporting on an incident involving an Eurocopter EC130 helicopter. The article does not disclose any other conflicts of interest.
The helicopter involved was an Eurocopter EC130, with six individuals on board.
❦ The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) told Fox News Digital that its investigators will arrive at the crash site on Saturday to begin their investigation.
Six people are reportedly dead following a helicopter crash in the California portion of the Mojave Desert around 10 p.m. local time on Friday.
❦ It was unclear on Saturday afternoon from where the helicopter departed or where it was headed.
The incident occurred near Nipton, California along the California-Nevada border close to Halloran Springs Road with rainy weather conditions at the time of the crash.
❦ Officials at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department were made aware of the downed aircraft at 10:12 p.m. local time and determined that the scene of the crash was east of Interstate 15, near Halloran Springs Road.
The helicopter left Palm Springs Airport at around 8:45 p.m. and was on its way to Boulder City, Nevada when it crashed near Nipton, California.
Deception
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The article contains two separate stories. One is about a helicopter crash that resulted in the death of six people and another is about the Super Bowl match between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. The author does not provide any personal opinions or biases regarding these events.
The article reports on a helicopter crash that occurred near Nipton, California, along the California-Nevada border which resulted in the death of six people. However, it is unclear if this event has anything to do with the Super Bowl match between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.
Fallacies
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The article contains two fallacies: Appeals to Authority and Inflammatory Rhetoric. The author uses the statement of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an appeal to authority when stating that they will investigate the helicopter crash. Additionally, there is inflammatory rhetoric used in describing the tragic event as a 'dark weekend' for Super Bowl fans and using phrases such as 'six people presumed dead'.
The FAA shared:
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The article contains several examples of religious bias. The author uses phrases such as 'Super Bowl' and 'Las Vegas', which are associated with Christianity and the Bible respectively. Additionally, the use of words like 'tragedy' and 'deaths' evoke a sense of sadness that is often used in Christian contexts.
The article mentions Las Vegas
The article mentions Super Bowl
Use of phrases such as tragedy and deaths
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The article reports on a helicopter crash in Nevada that occurred around 10 p.m. local time on Friday and resulted in the death of six people. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident.
Despite authorities efforts to search for survivors, none have been found so far and no victims have been identified at this time.
. Its intended destination was Boulder City
. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department informed local outlets that the helicopter took off from Palm Springs Airport at approximately 8:45 p.m.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of helicopter crashes as they are reporting on one that occurred in Nevada. The article also mentions the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) which is an organization with vested interests in investigating accidents like this.
. Its intended destination was Boulder City
. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department informed local outlets that the helicopter took off from Palm Springs Airport at approximately 8:45 p.m.
The FAA shared: "The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide any updates."
Herbert Wigwe was the CEO of Access Bank Group and a major Nigerian bank.
Abimbola Ogunbanjo was the former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group.
Accuracy
The helicopter crash near Nipton, California was not the only one in the area that night. Another helicopter crashed on a nearby mountain just three days earlier.
Herbert Wigwe's wife and son were also killed in the crash.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article mentions 'Irreparable loss' which implies that Herbert Wigwe was killed and there is no coming back from it. However, this statement contradicts itself as later on in the article it states that 6 people are presumed dead after a helicopter crash but none of them have been officially confirmed to be deceased.
The title mentions 'Irreparable loss' which implies that Herbert Wigwe was killed and there is no coming back from it. However, this statement contradicts itself as later on in the article it states that 6 people are presumed dead after a helicopter crash but none of them have been officially confirmed to be deceased.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses phrases such as 'irreparable loss' to elicit an emotional response from the reader, which is a form of manipulation. Additionally, the use of quotes from Nigerian officials and politicians implies that they are endorsing or supporting Access Bank Group, despite not being mentioned in relation to any financial transactions or business dealings.
Obaseki said that he is extremely shocked and devastated over Wigwe's death
The death of Wigwe was confirmed by Nigerian officials on social media
Wigwe's wife and son were among the decedents as well
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest on several topics. The CEO killed in the helicopter crash is Herbert Wigwe, who was also an investor in Vacchiano's company.
The CEO of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, was among six people killed in a helicopter crash near Baker in San Bernardino County.
Six people were on board when the Eurocopter EC 130 crashed shortly after 10 p.m., including Wigwe and his wife and son.
Accuracy
The helicopter crashed near Nipton, California along the California-Nevada border close to Halloran Springs Road with rainy weather conditions at the time of the crash.
Despite authorities' efforts to search for survivors, none have been found so far and no victims have been identified yet.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources and only quotes from a single source which may be biased or unreliable. Secondly, the article uses sensationalism by stating that six people were killed in a helicopter crash without providing any context on how many other crashes have occurred recently or if this is an unusual occurrence. Thirdly, the author does not provide any evidence to support their claims about the cause of death for each individual involved in the accident.
The article uses sensationalism by stating that six people were killed in a helicopter crash without providing any context on how many other crashes have occurred recently or if this is an unusual occurrence.
The author does not provide any evidence to support their claims about the cause of death for each individual involved in the accident.
Fallacies
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The article contains several logical fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala confirmed Herbert Wigwe's death without providing any evidence or context for her statement. This is a form of informal fallacy as it relies on the credibility of a source without verifying their claims. Secondly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that Halloran Springs Road crosses over the 15 Freeway in an area known to travelers for an abandoned gas station with a sign declaring 'Lo Gas' and 'Eat'. This is a form of informal fallacy as it relies on emotional appeal rather than logical reasoning. Lastly, the author uses dichotomous depiction by stating that Halloran Springs Road crosses over the 15 Freeway in an area known to travelers for an abandoned gas station with a sign declaring 'Lo Gas' and 'Eat'. This is a form of informal fallacy as it relies on creating two opposing sides without providing any evidence or context. Overall, while there are no formal fallacies present in the article, these informal fallacies weaken its credibility.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala confirmed Herbert Wigwe's death
Halloran Springs Road crosses over the 15 Freeway in an area known to travelers for an abandoned gas station with a sign declaring 'Lo Gas' and 'Eat'
The helicopter crashed east of the 15 Freeway near Halloran Springs Road
Bias
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The article contains a statement that the CEO of Access Bank was among six people killed in a helicopter crash. This is an example of religious bias as it implies that the CEO's death is significant due to his position as head of one of Nigeria's largest banks.
> The CEO of one of Nigeria’s largest banks, along with his wife and son, was among six people who were killed Friday night when a helicopter they were riding in crashed near Baker in San Bernardino County. <
