Spain's Worst Rail Crash in Decade Kills 39
Spain mourns after its deadliest rail disaster in over a decade. Two trains collided in Adamuz, Córdoba, leaving 39 dead and dozens injured. Details inside.
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Spain Train Derailment Kills 24, Hundreds Injured
At least 24 dead and over 100 injured after a high-speed train derailed near Córdoba, Spain. Rescue efforts continue as death toll is feared to rise. Read the latest updates.
Kaduna Governor Backs Tinubu's 2027 Re-election Bid
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani pledges support for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election, citing federal projects worth billions. Read details of the Light Rail and poultry initiative.
Chef T Responds to Critic Over 'Condescending' Show Claims
Popular chef Tolani Tayo-Osikoya (Chef T) has responded to a critic who called her 'condescending' on her cooking show. She challenges for proof and defends her N1m prize contribution. Read the full story and netizens' reactions.
18-Week Maintenance for Lagos's Mazamaza Bridge Starts Jan 2026
Lagos State Government has detailed an 18-week maintenance plan for Mazamaza Bridge on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, starting January 19, 2026. Traffic diversions will be in place. Read the full schedule and plan your commute.
N240bn Rail Investment in 2026 Budget
The Federal Government commits over N240 billion to rail infrastructure in 2026, focusing on modernisation, urban lines, and new corridor studies. Read the full breakdown.
N30bn Bodija Explosion Fund Unspent, Oyo Reveals
Oyo State Government discloses N30bn federal aid for Bodija explosion remains untouched, awaiting N20bn balance. Governor Makinde's administration spent N24.6bn from state funds. Read the full details.
Dozens Dead in Swiss Ski Resort Bar Explosion
A devastating explosion at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has left several dozen dead and many injured during New Year celebrations. Authorities are investigating the unknown cause.
Man Who Filmed Lagos Fire Missing With Brother
Friends mourn Chukwuebuka Emmanuel, missing after alerting public to the Great Nigeria House fire. Three bodies recovered, eight rescued. Read the full story.
Woli Arole Releases 2026 Prophecies on Presidents, Celebrities
Popular comedian-turned-cleric Woli Arole has unveiled his prophecies for 2026, predicting turbulence, the deaths of two presidents, and scandals in the entertainment industry. Read the full details and public reactions here.
Egypt's High-Speed Rail to Connect Red Sea & Mediterranean
Egypt begins construction on a 660km high-speed train linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, set for 2028 completion. Dubbed a 'Suez Canal on rails,' it aims to transform transport and ease Cairo's congestion. Read more.
Surviving Lagos Detty December Gridlock in 2025
Lagos roads are jammed for Detty December 2025. Get expert tips on beating the traffic, from timing trips to using the Blue Line rail. Plan your festive outings smartly.
Lagos Revives Local Emergency Committees
LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.
Air India Crash: Victim Families, Survivor Get Compensation
Following the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash, interim compensation has been paid to the lone survivor, victims' families, and ground survivors. Total liabilities reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Read the full report.
Fuel Tanker Crash, Explosion Rocks Benin-Auchi Road
A petrol tanker crash and explosion on the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State has led to multiple fatalities and widespread fire damage. Get the latest details on this tragic incident.
House Orders Emergency Work on Collapsed Imo Road
The House of Representatives has directed federal agencies to immediately begin emergency repairs on the collapsed Umuma Isiaku–Nkwerre Road in Imo State and address severe erosion across Ideato. Urgent relief for displaced communities is also mandated.
10 Dead in Mexico Plane Crash, 3 Children Among Victims
A private plane crash near Toluca Airport, Mexico, kills 10, including 3 children. The pilot reported engine failure before attempting an emergency landing on a football field. Read the full report.
Ethiopia Leads Africa's Energy Shift with Gas-by-Rail Vision
Ethiopia signs a landmark deal to launch a 73,500km gas-by-rail network, aiming to bring clean energy to 1.2 billion Africans. Read about this ambitious continental transformation.
Major Fire Guts Jabi Wood Market in Abuja
A devastating fire destroyed the popular Jabi Wood Market in Abuja early Wednesday. Traders lost millions in property. No casualties reported. Read more on the response and calls for aid.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128
Death toll in Hong Kong's worst fire in decades climbs to 128. Malfunctioning alarms, bamboo scaffolding contributed to the inferno. Investigations ongoing.
Austrian Avalanche: Multiple Skiers Buried, Rescue Ongoing
Multiple skiers buried in avalanche at Austrian ski resort. Large-scale rescue operation involving 250 personnel continues. At least 9 rescued, 3 hospitalized.
NRC and SWDC to Revive Southwest Rail Routes
Nigerian Railway Corporation collaborates with Southwest Development Commission to operationalize unserviced railway routes, boost regional connectivity and economic growth in Southwest states.
Floods Kill 33, Displace Thousands in Southeast Asia
Severe flooding in Thailand and Malaysia has claimed 33 lives and displaced tens of thousands. Emergency measures deployed as climate change intensifies extreme weather.
Tinubu launches global flood disaster management project
President Bola Tinubu launches Global Flood Disaster Management Project to combat climate change effects and enhance Nigeria's flood resilience through proactive measures.
Nigerian sentenced for $290K COVID-19 fraud in US
Temitope Bashua, 29-year-old Nigerian, sentenced to 30 months in US prison for $290,000 COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Learn details of the case and consequences.
Funding, not skill, is rail's biggest hurdle - Opeifa
NRC MD Dr. Kayode Opeifa identifies chronic underfunding as the greatest challenge for Nigeria's rail sector, calling for a paradigm shift in government investment.
Ferry Carrying 267 Runs Aground, Crew Arrested
South Korean ferry with 267 passengers grounded near Jogdo Island, injuring 27. Crew members arrested for negligence. Investigation ongoing amid Sewol disaster memories.
German Rail Project Stuttgart 21 Faces New Delay
Germany's massive Stuttgart 21 rail project faces indefinite delays due to technical issues, with costs doubling to €11 billion. Discover the infrastructure challenges plaguing Europe's largest economy.
Two siblings perish in Rivers fire tragedy
Two young siblings died in a devastating fire that destroyed makeshift buildings in Rivers State, leaving 27 families homeless. Police investigation underway.
32 Dead in DRC Copper-Cobalt Mine Bridge Collapse
Tragedy strikes DRC as makeshift bridge collapses at Kalando mine, killing 32 miners. Search continues for survivors amid safety concerns. Read full details.
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