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NCAA grounds aircraft after emergency road landing near Asaba Airport
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded a private aircraft following an incident in which it missed its approach to Asaba Airport and landed on a roadway in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, confirmed the incident, saying: “The aircraft conducted an unstable approach and subsequently…
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FCT police rescue five kidnap victims, arrest two suspects in Byazhin
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued five kidnapped victims and arrested two suspected kidnappers during a joint security operation in the Byazhin area of Abuja. The operation followed recent kidnapping incidents in the Paze community and was led by the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, alongside operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Kubwa…
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Tinubu commissions Abuja road, pledges more FCT projects
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) into a capital city that reflects Nigeria’s growing population, economic aspirations and national identity. The President made the pledge on Wednesday while commissioning the completed Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way), linking Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III in Dape District, Abuja. Represented by…
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Musawa pledges TVET expansion to turn creatives into job creators
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has announced plans to expand Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes for young creatives, saying the initiative is aimed at transforming talent into entrepreneurship and job creation. Speaking on Tuesday at the Creative Corner Summit 2026 held at the International Conference Centre in Enugu, Musawa said…
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Tinubu inaugurates Abuja expressway, vows completion of inherited projects
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) in Abuja, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to completing both ongoing and inherited infrastructure projects across the country. Speaking through Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, Tinubu described the road project as a key step toward improving transportation, boosting economic activity, and enhancing…
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PHOTO NEWS: Investments, enterprise will drive Nigeria’s $1trn economy – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy will be driven by enterprise, investment, and coordinated reforms across all levels of government. He made the statement on Monday while declaring open the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit held at Eko Hotel and Suites, noting that sustainable economic transformation depends on creating an enabling environment for…
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JUST IN: 3 dead, 18 staff, 13 security, 482 on board in Warri–Itakpe train accident
At least a total of 482 persons were on board the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) during a fatal accident that occurred near Agbor in Delta State, leaving three passengers dead and several others injured. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday confirmed the incident, saying rescue and emergency response operations are currently ongoing at the scene. In a statement, the…
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UPDATE: NRC confirms 443 passengers aboard train involved in Agbor accident
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that 443 passengers were aboard the train involved in the accident along the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor at Agbor, Delta State. The figure was contained in the passenger manifest released by the corporation following the incident, which occurred on Monday. The NRC had earlier confirmed the accident and said response teams were…
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NRC confirms train accident along Warri–Itakpe corridor, rescue operation underway
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed a serious train accident along the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor at Agbor. The corporation said rescue and emergency response operations are currently ongoing at the scene, while relevant authorities are working to determine the full extent of the incident. In a statement on Monday, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of…
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Appointment based on merit, AKSG defends Electricity Regulatory Commission members
The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed an open letter questioning the composition of the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC), insisting that all appointments into the body were made strictly on merit and professional competence. The Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, said the claims were misleading and based on a poor understanding of the law and the qualifications…
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