News as it breaks
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says its preliminary investigation into the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment at Asham Station has revealed that poor maintenance practices and a faulty track switch were central causes of the accident. The incident, which occurred on August 26, 2025, left 21 passengers injured but no fatalities…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revamping and fully utilizing the seaports in Rivers State, vowing to partner with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to boost economic activity, create jobs, and enhance regional development. The governor made this pledge in Port Harcourt on Monday during a courtesy…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to impose stiff sanctions on Qatar Airways over the alleged mistreatment of a Nigerian passenger and repeated disregard for the country’s aviation regulations. The NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, revealed the move in a statement posted Friday…
Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has announced that several of its domestic flights will be disrupted following heavy rainfall in Lagos and Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The airline, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, said adverse weather conditions had affected flight schedules across its network. “We wish…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that revitalizing Nigeria’s railway sector is essential for the country to maintain its strategic position as the logistics hub of Africa. Speaking at the Second International Railway Conference in Abuja on Monday, the Vice President called for urgent investment, innovation, and collaboration to unlock…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of the country for Monday, September 15, 2025, with a flood alert issued for some northern states. According to the agency’s daily weather outlook shared via its official X handle, residents in the northern region should…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that two Air Peace pilots tested positive for alcohol after their aircraft was involved in a runway excursion at the Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025. According to the NSIB’s preliminary report, toxicological screening conducted after the incident showed that…
The Ebonyi State Government has announced a sweeping ban on all illegal motor parks operating within Abakaliki, the state capital. The enforcement of the ban will commence on Monday, September 15, 2025, as part of efforts to regulate urban transport and restore order to public spaces. The decision was disclosed…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the full implementation of the new Tax Reforms Act, which is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, despite mounting opposition from key players in the aviation sector and international bodies. Speaking at a virtual business forum held on Thursday, stakeholders…
A tragic road accident on Tuesday in Imo State has claimed the lives of 12 people, including four children and eight adults, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The collision occurred when a gas tanker, reportedly marked T 16716 LA and bearing the NUPENG inscription, was allegedly driving…
