Road Accident Claims 25 Lives In Kano
News Source: PM NEWS
The Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano, Ibrahim Abdullahi has confirmed the death of 25 commuters traveling from Maiduguri in Borno state to the southern of Nigeria.
Abdullahi also revealed that 53 people sustained various degrees of injury during the tragedy.
The remains of the dead have been deposited in the morgue, while the injured are responding to treatment at the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano.
Abdullahi made this known through a statement he personally signed and released to journalists on Monday.
The fatal accident occurred within the Dangwaro International Market, in the metropolitan axis of Kano City.
An ill-fated trailer (IVECO) with registration number XA 311 ZB carried the victims, accompanied with cows.
The trailer collided with another vehicle, and somersaulted.
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No Helicopter Crash In Kaduna–Nigerian Air Force
News Source: Daily Post
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has debunked reports of a helicopter crash in Kaduna on Monday, 1st July 2024.
The Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, in a statement on Monday, said, “Be informed that no helicopter crash occurred. Instead, a NAF Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) experienced a mishap after take-off for a mission, at a location near Rumji Village and about 15 Km from Base.”
The statement explained that since it is an unmanned vehicle, there were no casualties on board or on ground.
FCT: Wike fumes over allocation of land meant for bus terminal to politician
News Source: Daily Post
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday fumed over the allocation of land meant for a bus terminal in the Central Business District, Abuja.
Wike, who made the complaint at the inauguration of the construction of Mabushi Bus Terminal, Phase I, in Abuja, described the action as a gross distortion of the Abuja Master Plan.
He explained that the FCT Administration decided to build three terminals, one each in the Central Business District, Mabushi and Kugbo, to ensure a secure and convenient travel experience for commuters in the territory.
BREAKING: Nigerian Customs Intercepts Container Of Arms Including 844 Rifles Worth N4billion From Turkey
News Source: Sahara Reporters
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a container from Turkey containing 844 rifles and 112,500 pieces of live ammunition.
The service arrested three suspects who are currently in custody, and a thorough investigation is ongoing to ensure all those involved face the full wrath of the law, the NCS said.
The container, which was subjected to a physical examination on June 21, 2024, was found to have the following contents.
Briefing journalists at Onne Port, Rivers State on Monday where the items were seized, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, said the arms and ammunitions include 764 units of Tomahawk Jojef Magnum Black Pump Action Rifles; 10 units of VC Verney Caron Gunmakers Jojef Magnum Silver Pump Action Rifles, 50 units of VC Verney Caron Gunmaker Double Barrel Rifles, 20 units of VC Verney Caron Gunmaker Single Barrel Rifles, Exclusive Series, and Sterling High-Quality Live Ammunition.