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Abuja-Kaduna Train Accident Leaves 6 Injured, NSIB Launches Probe

By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced that a total of six individuals have been confirmed injured from a Kaduna-bound passenger train that derailed along the busy Abuja-Kaduna corridor. According to a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, on Tuesday,…

BREAKING! (VIDEO) Soldiers storm scene as Abuja-Kaduna train derails, passengers flee in panic

By Obinna Uballa Soldiers were deployed on Tuesday after a passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed, sending several coaches off the tracks and triggering panic among commuters. The incident occurred at Asham, a few minutes after the train departed Abuja at 9:45 a.m. Eyewitnesses said the derailment caused chaos as terrified passengers rushed…

Miss Universe unveils 22 contestants as pageant kicks off

By Obinna Uballa The organisers of Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 have announced 22 finalists who will compete for the prestigious crown at this year’s edition of the pageant. The contestants, representing various states across the Nigeria were unveiled through the pageant’s official website and social media platforms. The winner will succeed the outgoing queen, Chidinma…

Japan dashes hopes of Nigerians, says ‘JICA Africa Hometown’ program strictly for cultural exchange

By Obinna Uballa Japan has clarified that its newly launched ‘JICA Africa Hometown’ initiative does not include any special visa arrangement for Nigerians or other African nationals, contrary to reports suggesting otherwise. The clarification comes a week after the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, where the Japan International Cooperation Agency…

Tinubu meets Brazil’s Lulu, Starts State Visit Engagements

By Obinna Uballa President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília, pledging to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. In a post on his official X handle, Tinubu described the meeting as a renewal of the “historic relationship” between Nigeria and Brazil and expressed…

‘Anybody can be sick,’ Orji Kalu defends Tinubu, says president needs some rest

By Obinna Uballa Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has dismissed reports claiming President Bola Tinubu is hospitalised in the United Kingdom, insisting the President is healthy but only needs rest. Kalu, who represents Abia North in the Senate, said he spoke with Tinubu within the last 12 hours and confirmed he was in good shape. The…

Why I Want to Build a Better Nigeria, Atiku Reveals

By Abiola Olawale A former Nigerian Vice President, and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has declared that he wants to build a new Nigeria with massive opportunities for all Nigerians. This is as Atiku emphasized that his commitment to democratic principles is beyond his personal ambition. The former Vice…

Tinubu Unveils DigitalTax Calculator on 2026 Tax Reforms

By Abiola Olawale President Bola Tinubu has introduced a Personal Income Tax Calculator, a digital too said to have been designed to aid Nigerians on tax matters by clarifying how the 2026 tax reforms will affect their finances. Unveiled on Friday, Tinubu was quoted as saying that the calculator aims to demystify the new tax…

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Abuja-Kaduna Train Accident Leaves 6 Injured, NSIB Launches Probe

By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced that a total of six individuals have been confirmed injured from a Kaduna-bound passenger train that derailed along the busy Abuja-Kaduna corridor. According to a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, on Tuesday,…

BREAKING! (VIDEO) Soldiers storm scene as Abuja-Kaduna train derails, passengers flee in panic

By Obinna Uballa Soldiers were deployed on Tuesday after a passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed, sending several coaches off the tracks and triggering panic among commuters. The incident occurred at Asham, a few minutes after the train departed Abuja at 9:45 a.m. Eyewitnesses said the derailment caused chaos as terrified passengers rushed…

Miss Universe unveils 22 contestants as pageant kicks off

By Obinna Uballa The organisers of Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 have announced 22 finalists who will compete for the prestigious crown at this year’s edition of the pageant. The contestants, representing various states across the Nigeria were unveiled through the pageant’s official website and social media platforms. The winner will succeed the outgoing queen, Chidinma…

Japan dashes hopes of Nigerians, says ‘JICA Africa Hometown’ program strictly for cultural exchange

By Obinna Uballa Japan has clarified that its newly launched ‘JICA Africa Hometown’ initiative does not include any special visa arrangement for Nigerians or other African nationals, contrary to reports suggesting otherwise. The clarification comes a week after the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, where the Japan International Cooperation Agency…

Tinubu meets Brazil’s Lulu, Starts State Visit Engagements

By Obinna Uballa President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília, pledging to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. In a post on his official X handle, Tinubu described the meeting as a renewal of the “historic relationship” between Nigeria and Brazil and expressed…

‘Anybody can be sick,’ Orji Kalu defends Tinubu, says president needs some rest

By Obinna Uballa Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has dismissed reports claiming President Bola Tinubu is hospitalised in the United Kingdom, insisting the President is healthy but only needs rest. Kalu, who represents Abia North in the Senate, said he spoke with Tinubu within the last 12 hours and confirmed he was in good shape. The…

Why I Want to Build a Better Nigeria, Atiku Reveals

By Abiola Olawale A former Nigerian Vice President, and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has declared that he wants to build a new Nigeria with massive opportunities for all Nigerians. This is as Atiku emphasized that his commitment to democratic principles is beyond his personal ambition. The former Vice…

Tinubu Unveils DigitalTax Calculator on 2026 Tax Reforms

By Abiola Olawale President Bola Tinubu has introduced a Personal Income Tax Calculator, a digital too said to have been designed to aid Nigerians on tax matters by clarifying how the 2026 tax reforms will affect their finances. Unveiled on Friday, Tinubu was quoted as saying that the calculator aims to demystify the new tax…

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