The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed on Monday expressed profound sadness and commiserated with families of the 19 victims burnt beyond recognition at the tragic road crash that occurred in Gadabiu, on the Obajana-Lokoja expressway. TheHintsNews reports the fatal crash that occurred on Sunday 25 May, 2025 due to speed violation and wrongful overtaking, at exactly 1810HRS. Mohammed, in a statement issued on Monday by Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the crash involved a Sino Truck and a Toyota Hiace Bus conveying a total of 27 people comprising of 22…
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The Director General and Permanent Representative of Nigeria to World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Prof. Charles Anosike has been elected President of the ECOWAS Committee of Directors of National Hydrological and Meteorological Services (NMHSs). His election took place during the Committee’s 14th Meeting, which was held in Abuja, Nigeria. The Committee, comprising heads of NMHS across West Africa, promotes regional collaboration on weather, climate, and water services, with a focus on early warning systems, disaster risk reduction, and climate resilience under the ECOWAS Hydromet Initiative. In his acceptance remarks, Anosike reaffirmed his dedication to strengthening regional cooperation. According to him,…
The Police have rescued a kidnapped octogenarian, arrested 12 kidnappers and neutralised six in strings of well-coordinated operations in Abuja and Jigawa. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Monday said the operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, in a coordinated joint operation, have successfully dismantled a notorious armed robbery and carjacking syndicate known for a string of high-profile robberies and vehicle thefts across the capital. He explained that acting on credible intelligence, the operatives intercepted the gang as they prepared to strike an unsuspecting victim around Maitama area. Adejobi noted that…
Super Falcons Captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, Michelle Alozie, Spain-based forward, Omorinsola Babajide and PSG of France midfielder Jennifer Echegini will be among the early birds as the team’s camp opens in Ijebu-Ode on Monday, ahead of the first clash with the Lionesses on Saturday, 31st May. Midfielder Toni Payne, Deborah Abiodun and Ifeoma Onumonu are also slated to arrive in the country on Monday. Also, defenders Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran, Shukurat Oladipo, Sikiratu Isah and Blessing Ilivieda, goalkeepers Linda Jiwuaku and Morufa Ademola, and midfielders Amarachi Odoma and Josephine Mathias, and forwards Francisca Ordega and Olamide Bolaji. Former…
Team Yobe has secured its first medal at the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following the impressive performance of Charity Jatau’s in the 48kg Judo event. Jatau’s silver medal has put Team Yobe on the medal table, and the team is optimistic about adding more medals to their tally. Also, Team Kaduna won gold medals in both male and female category of beach volleyball at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF), In the male category, Kaduna beat Rivers to lift the gold medal, while hosts Ogun were beaten by Kaduna girls, to pick gold medals in both…
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike said he has decided to pull out of all agreements hitherto reached to ensure peace return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and resolved to fight on until justice is attained. Wike in a statement issued Sunday also fingered the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde and Peter Mba of Enugu state of reneging on the agreement reached to put an end to the crisis in the main opposition party. He noted that since after the 2023 general election, the PDP has been wantonly swinging from one part of…
Former coach of Manchester United, Erik Ten Hag will on Monday sign as Bayer Leverkusen new coach. Ten Hag has been out of job since he was sacked by Manchester United. He would sign a two year deal with the German club. Ten Hag replaces Real Madrid bound Xabi Alonso and he has given priority to Bayer project.
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted six million pills of opioids worth N6,524,000,000 at the Apapa, Lagos and Onne, Rivers sea ports. The opioids intercepted are: tamol 225mg, tapentadol 225mg and carisoprodol 225mg as well as 332,000 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup. Its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said the seizures at the Apapa and Onne ports followed intelligence and tracking of new trafficking routes to ship illicit substances into Nigeria by drug cartels, which necessitated the watch-listing of the containers for 100 percent examination. He noted…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has highlighted how strategic collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force is paving the way for a sustainable aviation ecosystem that will benefit the nation for decades. Keyamo reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s aviation industry through strategic alliances that harmonise national security priorities with economic growth targets. Speaking at the 4th African Air Forces Forum in Lagos, Keyamo emphasised the deepening partnership between both institutions in critical areas including airspace security, infrastructure development, and aviation workforce training. He explained that their joint efforts extend beyond combating terrorism to creating…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an on-site investigation into the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School. The incident occurred at 17:28 local time on May 23, 2025, during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin. NSIB Director General, Captain Alex Badeh visited the crash site today, May 24, 2025, to assess the situation and oversee the initial phase of the investigation. Badeh in a statement issued Saturday by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji confirmed that the aircraft’s data…