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‘I could not let all those people die’ — Indian pilot recounts flydubai ordeal
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, wounded during an alleged attack by his co-pilot aboard a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, acted to protect the plane’s passengers, he told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on
Kaduna: Army warns residents, farmers ahead of live-fire exercise
The Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery will conduct its annual training exercise, tagged Exercise Vulcan Glow XII, from Oct. 5 to Oct. 18 in Kachia, Kaduna State. The exercise will
Ekiti Targets 50% Transport Fare Cut As State Deploys 15 CNG Buses
Ekiti State government on Thursday commenced moves aimed at reducing transport fares by 50 percent across the State, with the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to cushion the
Igando residents cry out as illegal dumping resurfaces at closed dumpsite
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Tension is mounting in Igando Peace Estate Phase IV as residents raise alarm over persistent illegal dumping of refuse at a government-closed dumpsite adjacent to their community.
Wicknell Chivayo: Pilot Reportedly Said ‘I’m In Bad Weather’ Before Crash
A security aide travelling in a separate helicopter alongside Chivayo’s aircraft described the moments before the crash on September 30, 2026. According to the aide, both helicopters were returning when
Airbus Ships More Than 70 Aircraft In September, Industry Sources Say
Airbus shipped just over 70 aircraft in September following a late push to clear delays that had built up earlier, according to industry sources. The provisional figure has not been
Abia 2027: Show one project in Ohafia, I’ll quit guber race, ADC candidate tells Otti
By Bayo Wahab The Abia State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kalu Kalu, has challenged Governor Alex Otti to showcase a single project executed by his administration
Nigeria Launches Digital Postcode System To Improve Business, Emergency Services
The federal government has launched the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System to improve location identification, business access, emergency response and public service delivery across Nigeria. Minister of Communications, Innovation and
INEC Registers 9.3 Million Nigerian Youths In 2026 Voter Registration Exercise
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that a total of 9,324,349 young Nigerians were newly registered during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercises. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash
South Africa Reaffirms Nigeria Ties, Says ‘We Choose Ubuntu’
South Africa has reaffirmed its enduring ties with Nigeria, declaring that the two countries must continue to draw strength from their shared history, culture and African identity despite challenges that
