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A 55-year-old motorist has escaped unhurt after a train struck his Honda car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos, leaving the vehicle extensively damaged. The collision occurred on Friday, October 9, as the train travelled towards…

Reactions from former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Labour leaders and opposition groups have trailed the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount initiative, with critics questioning its sustainability and describing it as an…

The latest attack on a military formation in Kukawa, Borno State, has exposed the continuing security pressure faced by troops operating in the Lake Chad region. Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters reportedly attacked the…

Questions over aviation safety and military flight operations have intensified following the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near Igbokoda in Ondo State. Recovery teams have deployed divers, sonar equipment and drones in…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has ordered an investigation into an alleged demand for ₦450,000 by individuals accused of misconduct. The directive followed a complaint concerning the alleged demand, prompting the…

Public-sector activities in the Federal Capital Territory may face further disruption following the commencement of an indefinite strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The industrial action centres on grievances involving the…

The reported rescue of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State has raised fresh questions over the circumstances surrounding their release. While security authorities attributed the operation to…

Kenya has stepped up health surveillance following the reported death of a man in Nairobi after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The case has heightened public-health concerns because of the possibility of Ebola…

Fresh fighting in northern Ethiopia has revived fears of another major conflict in the Tigray region, despite previous efforts to end hostilities. Federal forces have reportedly regained control of Mekelle amid renewed tensions involving…

At least 30 people have reportedly died following a boat collision on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with several others still missing. The accident has renewed concerns about safety standards on one of Africa's…