Retired AVM Dies During British Airways Journey While Battling Terminal Illness

According to reports, a former Nigerian Air Vice Marshal (AVM) passed away while British Airways’ crew fought to save his life on a flight to Abuja.

The jet transporting the deceased had to make an emergency stop at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport while they worked to revive the sick military officer.

According to reports, the deceased was terminally ill, and the occurrence was confirmed by Mrs. Tutu Otuyalo, the airline’s Regional Commercial Manager for Nigeria & Ghana.

After the incident, the flight, which had left London’s Heathrow Airport at 11 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, was supposed to land in Abuja at 5 a.m. on Monday. However, it took an unplanned detour to Barcelona instead.

Before his unexpected death, however, it was learned that the retired AVM who was terminally ill was being returned to Abuja for more medication.

British Airways had previously expressed regret to the affected customers and said that a fresh plane was scheduled to fly from Barcelona to Abuja yesterday.

In notes distributed to the passengers, the airline expressed regret for the inconvenience and promised that its Customer Care representatives will be on hand to help with any queries or issues.

“Passengers can use the airline’s Live Chat facility for assistance and are encouraged to anticipate receiving an email with more details.

British Airways sent out a general statement to the impacted customers saying, “British Airways acknowledges the inconvenience and thanks passengers for their patience and understanding.”

The New Book on Midlifers and Technology by Azu Ishiekwene

The author, columnist, and journalist Azu Ishiekwene has published a new book titled A Midlifer’s Guide to Content Creation and Profit.

Given the intricate and exciting advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI), the book’s ten chapters concentrate on how older individuals can engage with and explore the new media landscape profitably.

Ishiekwene, often known as Azu, said in a statement that “it shares insights with midlifers on the possibilities for rewarding their mental exertions handsomely, whether literary, artistic or acoustic talent or the sheer capacity to curate and tell a good story from their experiences using new technologies.”

The book, which is a follow-up to “Writing for Media and Monetising It,” which was released in 2024, is published by Premium Times Books and is regarded as a useful and practical resource for young adults working in the literary and media industries.

African Studies historian and prominent teaching professor in the humanities, Toyin Falola, wrote in the foreword: “The book is a groundbreaking book that challenges the widespread belief, especially among the older generation (Gen X), that aspirations should diminish after the age of 50.”

“It’s another masterpiece from Azu, who is reaching new heights not only in the mastery of new media forms but also in his capacity to share his insights in meaningful ways,” Premier Times Publisher Dapo Olorunyomi remarked.

Azu has also co-authored a scholarly article with Prof. Farooq Kperogi titled “Light in a Digital Black Hole: Exploration of Emergent Artificial Intelligence Journalism in Nigeria” that was published in the Journal of Applied Journalism and Media Studies, delivered multiple lectures, and published a workbook on content monetization as part of his interest in new media.

A Midlifer’s Guide to Content Creation and Profit, his latest book, is available on www.azu.media and other international distribution channels, the statement stated.