NRC Records Heavy Turnout for 50% Yuletide Train Discount
Nigerian Railway Corporation reports surge in passengers as federal government's 50% festive season fare discount takes effect from Dec 23 to Jan 4. Enhanced safety measures deployed.
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Massive Turnout for Nigeria's 50% Yuletide Train Discount
Nigerian Railway Corporation's 50% festive fare discount triggers heavy passenger traffic on major routes like Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna. The initiative runs from Dec 23 to Jan 4 to ease holiday travel costs.
Nigerian Woman Arrested in India with Cocaine in Bread
A 29-year-old Nigerian woman, Olajide Esther, was arrested in Bengaluru, India, for smuggling 121 grams of cocaine concealed inside sliced bread. Police seized the drugs worth Rs 65 lakh and arrested the intended recipient. Read the full details.
Lagos Train-Bus Crash: Driver, Others Escape Death
A Toyota Hiace bus was hit by a train at Arena, Oshodi, Lagos. LASEMA confirms no casualties but significant bus damage. Read details of the emergency response.
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.
Lagos Train-Bus Collision: No Casualties in Oshodi Crash
A train collided with a bus in Lagos's Oshodi area. LASEMA confirms no deaths or injuries. Read details of the emergency response and cause.
Lagos Train Hits Bus in Oshodi, No Casualties Recorded
A train collided with a commercial bus in Oshodi, Lagos. LASEMA confirms no injuries or fatalities. Preliminary report blames the bus driver's reckless driving. Full details inside.
16 Nigerians Arrested in India for Illegal Activities
Indian police arrested 16 Nigerians without valid visas at a farmhouse raid for illegal liquor and gambling. Cash and alcohol worth lakhs seized. Read details.
Bondi Attacker's Family Unaware of Radicalisation
New details emerge about Sajid Akram, the gunman in the Bondi Beach terror attack. His family in Hyderabad, India, expressed no knowledge of his radical beliefs. Read the full investigation.
Train kills 7 elephants in India's Assam state
A passenger train derailed after hitting a herd of elephants in northeast India, killing seven. No human injuries reported. Read about the human-wildlife conflict.
Air India Crash Sole Survivor Speaks on Trauma, Loss
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241, details his escape, PTSD, and struggle to reconnect with family in a new BBC interview. Read his heartbreaking story.
Three Dead in Taiwan Knife Attack, Attacker Jumps to Death
A knife-wielding man kills three and injures five in Taiwan before jumping to his death. Premier Cho Jung-tai reveals suspect had prior criminal record. Read the full report.
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.
India Tops Global Doping List for Third Straight Year
India leads the world in doping violations for a third consecutive year, with 260 positive tests in 2024. This poses a major challenge as the country prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Missing Boeing Plane Found After 13 Years, Air India Fined
Air India located a Boeing 737 it lost track of in 2012, parked at Kolkata Airport. The airline paid a massive parking fine of nearly 10 million rupees. Read the full story of this aviation oversight.
Trump Receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize
Former US President Donald Trump has been named the first recipient of FIFA's new Peace Prize. The award recognises his disputed role in global peace efforts. Read the full story.
Jealous aunt drowns niece, confesses to more murders
A woman in India admits to drowning her 6-year-old niece at a wedding, claiming the child looked prettier. She also confessed to murdering three other relatives. Read the shocking details.
Indian boy, 3, becomes youngest FIDE-rated chess player
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged 3 years, 7 months, and 20 days, breaks the world record as the youngest player to earn an official FIDE chess rating. Discover his incredible journey.
Indian rupee hits record low past 90 per dollar
India's rupee falls to a historic low beyond 90 against the US dollar, driven by foreign outflows and stalled US trade talks. Analysts see a new market-aligned approach from the central bank. Read more for the full analysis.
Shettima Backs Smart Class Tech for Nigerian Schools
Vice President Kashim Shettima supports a partnership with Indian firms to deploy KYAN smart class solutions in Nigerian schools, aiming to digitally transform education. Read more.
India's economy grows 8.2% despite US tariffs
India's economy expanded 8.2% in July-September 2025, beating forecasts but facing pressure from US tariffs. Learn how this affects global trade and Nigeria's economic outlook.
Bengaluru's Traffic Crisis Threatens Tech Economy
India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru faces severe traffic gridlock and infrastructure decay, threatening productivity in the world's fifth-largest economy. Discover how tech giants are responding.
DSS: FG didn't mandate Mamu for terror talks
DSS operative reveals Tukur Mamu acted independently in Abuja-Kaduna train negotiations, benefiting financially from ransom payments. Case adjourned to 2026.
DSS: FG didn't mandate Tukur Mamu for terror talks
A DSS witness testifies that Tukur Mamu was not authorised by the Federal Government to negotiate with terrorists from the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. Read the full court details.
Tukur Mamu Offered N50m from Terror Ransom - DSS
DSS reveals how terror leader offered Tukur Mamu N50m from ransom funds in Abuja court. Key evidence from audio recordings exposed in ongoing terrorism trial. Read full details.
DSS: Mamu Got N50m from Terrorist Ransom Fund
A DSS witness reveals Tukur Mamu received N50m from terrorists involved in the Kaduna train attack. The alleged negotiator also taught terrorists how to create websites. Read the full court details.
DSS: Mamu Got N50m from Terrorist Leader Shugaba
DSS witness reveals alleged terrorist negotiator Tukur Mamu received N50m from Abuja-Kaduna train attack ransom fund. Case adjourned to February 2026.
57 Injured in Czech Train Collision, Investigation Ongoing
Head-on train collision in southern Czech Republic leaves 57 injured. Emergency services respond as investigation reveals possible signal violation. Read full details.
Luxury Houses Eye India But Face Barriers
Global luxury brands like Galeries Lafayette enter India's promising $11B market, facing customs duties and local competition. Market set to triple by 2030 despite challenges.
Alstom's Profits Surge on Global Rail Demand
French rail giant Alstom posts a net income of €220 million in H1 2025-2026, driven by strong global demand for trains and infrastructure. Revenue growth forecast upgraded.
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