The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Wednesday disclosed that poor maintenance and some sleepers at Asham station that had been damaged but merely patched 13 months ago after the previous derailment at same point caused the recent incident. The NSIB released a preliminary report on the derailment involving train number AK 1, operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), with locomotive registration CDD5c2 2701, showed the occurrence was the second derailment at Asham station within 13 months. The report further added that the Asham station automatic crossing point switch mechanism was also found unserviceable and the clip was broken.…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it has lifted ban on campaigns for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. TheHintsNews reports that the commission had scheduled the FCT Area Council election to be held on Saturday 21st February 2026. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Wednesday said the commission’s decision was in line with the provision of Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and item 8 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities. He added: “Political parties participating in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory…
Akoko-Edo Local Government has been thrown into tension following revelations of a covert plan by a few individuals to unseat the Acting Chairman of the Council and replace him with someone from the Southern Constituency of the Area. The move, which insiders described as a selfish plot, has been met with stiff resistance, particularly from the Okpameri people, who see it as a direct affront against their long-standing loyalty and contributions to the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC). For years, the Okpameri bloc has been one of the strongest pillars of support for the party, standing firm during…
The federal government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DALIL UAE on the deployment of Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) systems across Nigerian airports. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo described the agreement as a bold step towards repositioning the country as a leading aviation and logistics hub in Africa. Keyamo, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the Head, Press and Public Affairs of the Ministry, Odutayo Oluseyi, stated that the implementation of the MoU would commence with feasibility studies in October 2025, followed by a nationwide rollout in the third quarter of…
Nigeria is set to host the maiden International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC) in November, aiming to give a stronger voice to victims of Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) and their families. This development was announced at a joint press conference Tuesday in Abuja, organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Kwapda’as Road Safety Demand (KRSD) Foundation. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, noted that the IRCVAC would focus on the plight of RTC victims across the continent, stating that previous global road accident and crash injury conferences had often emphasised high-income countries, with little attention…
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji has urged the party to provide a level playing field for all the aspirants ahead of the October 27 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election. Oyebanji made the call while speaking with newsmen shortly after he appeared before the APC Screening committee headed by Hon. Tunji Olawuyi in Abuja. The Governor, who was the first to participate in the screening exercise, arrived at the venue at about 10.00 am and was ushered into the conference room, where his credentials were screened by members of the panel. The screening session lasted about…
The Chief Executive Officer of Mother of Models International and creator of the 40andFabulousNaija reality TV show, Amb. Jolly Abani has explained that the show was designed to educate, heal, and reposition women aged 40 and above in society. Abani, while speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja appealed for greater support from partners, sponsors, and broadcasters as preparations for Season 3 of the programme intensified. She noted that the reality TV show provides training, empowerment, and opportunities for women, children, and older people across communities. Abani stated: “40andFabulousNaija is not just a show, it is a…
The Special Court Martial (SCM) convened by the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai, Brig-Gen. Ugochukwu Unachukwu has sentenced four soldiers to life imprisonment for arms and ammunition racketeering as well as aiding and abetting the enemy. The soldiers included two senior non-commissioned officers and two non-Commision officers. Pronouncing the verdict during the proceeding at Headquarters Theatre Command Officers’ Mess in Maiduguri, on 18 September, 2025, the President, SCM Brig-Gen. Mohammed Abdullahi noted the Court-Martial convicted Sgt. Rapheal Ameh, Sgt. Ejiga Musa, and LCpl. Patrick Ocheje to life imprisonment. Acting Deputy…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that online registration for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) has hit 5,385,060 after the fifth week. It said females constitute 2,799,844; while the males constitute 2,585,216; whereas the youths between ages 18 and 34 constitute 3,604,668; Students – 1,354,274 and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) constitute 114,713 The commission noted that a total of 764,695 online and physical registration were completed after week four; out of which 418,750 are females, 345,945 makes; Youths (18-34): 565,927; Students: 279,172 and PWDs constitute 10,838. Meanwhile, the commission has disclosed that 17 political parties would…
The Governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the payment of the first tranche to staff of the Colleges of Education in Ekiadolor and Igueben, who were disengaged under controversial circumstances by the immediate-past administration of Godwin Obaseki. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua in a statement issued Monday said a total sum of ₦4.6 billion has been earmarked for the settlement of entitlement benefits of the affected staff. He added that this covers 682 pensioners from the College of Education, Ekiadolor, and 32 pensioners from the College of Education, Igueben. Itua explained that…