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JUST IN: NSIB Confirms Six Injured in Abuja–Kaduna Train Accident

JUST IN: NSIB Confirms Six Injured in Abuja–Kaduna Train Accident The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has officially confirmed that six passengers sustained injuries following the Abuja–Kaduna train accident that occurred on Monday morning. The incident, which once again put a spotlight on the safety of Nigeria’s rail transport system,
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Kaduna-Bound Train Derails at Asham Along Abuja–Kaduna Corridor

Kaduna-Bound Train Derails at Asham Along Abuja–Kaduna Corridor A Kaduna-bound passenger train derailed on Tuesday morning at Asham, along the busy Abuja–Kaduna railway corridor, sparking widespread concern about the safety and reliability of Nigeria’s railway infrastructure. The incident occurred shortly after the train departed Abuja at 9:45 am, leaving scores
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INEC Calls for Collection of 360,794 Uncollected PVCs in Osun

INEC Calls for Collection of 360,794 Uncollected PVCs in Osun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has once again drawn attention to the alarming number of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Osun State. According to the Commission, a staggering 360,794 PVCs remain uncollected, and residents are being urged to
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Your Potbelly Won’t Fit in Firefighting Gear, FFS Warns Recruits

Your Potbelly Won’t Fit in Firefighting Gear, FFS Warns Recruits The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has issued a strong reminder to prospective recruits awaiting the release of the latest recruitment shortlist, urging them to prioritize their physical and mental fitness. In a candid warning, the service emphasized that firefighting is
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Protest at Calabar Hospital as Staff Demand Substantive CMD Appointment

Protest at Calabar Hospital as Staff Demand Substantive CMD Appointment Calabar, Cross River State – Staff members of the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Calabar on Monday staged a peaceful protest, demanding the immediate initiation of the process to appoint a substantive Chief Medical Director (CMD). The protest was directed against the
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How NYSC Helped Me Overcome Culture Shock – Soludo

How NYSC Helped Me Overcome Culture Shock – Soludo Awka, Nigeria — The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has shared how his participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) helped him overcome culture shock and broaden his perspective about life beyond his home environment. He made
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VIDEO): British Greed Created Nigeria, Not God- Pastor Adefarasin

Nigeria Not Created by God, But by Britain’s Greed Pastor Paul Adefarasin Lagos, Nigeria Senior Pastor of the House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has ignited widespread debate across Nigeria and the diaspora after boldly declaring that the nation was not a divine creation but rather the product of
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Air Peace to Begin Lagos–São Paulo Flights After Tinubu’s Brazil Visit

Air Peace to Begin Lagos–São Paulo Flights After Tinubu’s Brazil Visit Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest private airline, is set to make history once again by launching direct Lagos–São Paulo flights, following an agreement reached during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil. The milestone is expected to transform air connectivity
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Four Journalists Among 15 Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital

Four Journalists Among 15 Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital GAZA CITY – Tragedy struck again in the Israel-Palestine conflict as at least 15 people were killed, including four journalists, following an Israeli strike on a hospital in the heart of the Gaza Strip. Gaza health officials reported that
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Russia Claims Another Village Again in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region

Again, Russia Claims Another Village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region Again, Russia claims another village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, with Moscow’s defense channels on Monday reporting a fresh advance deeper into Ukrainian territory as peace efforts stall. The latest battlefield update, still pending independent verification at the time of writing, underscores
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