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March 29, 2026

Bird Strike Disrupts United Nigeria Airlines Flight Operations

United Nigeria Airlines has announced disruptions to its flight operations following a bird strike involving one of its Airbus A320 aircraft.   The incident occurred on Sunday during Flight UN0509 from Asaba International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos,
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March 29, 2026

Heavy Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc in Osogbo, Residents Count Losses

Residents of Osogbo and surrounding communities are still reeling from the devastating effects of a heavy downpour that lasted over an hour on Saturday, leaving widespread destruction across the state capital. The torrential rain, accompanied by strong winds, destroyed properties
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March 28, 2026

Fire Razes Six-Room Building in Kwara

A fire outbreak in the early hours of Saturday affected a six-room bungalow at Danialu Alapata Compound in the Gaa Akabi area of Ilorin, Kwara State.   The incident, which occurred at about 2:11 a.m., was swiftly contained by operatives
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March 28, 2026

Lagos to Resume Monthly Sanitation Exercise April 25

The Lagos State Government has announced the resumption of its monthly environmental sanitation exercise, beginning on Saturday, April 25, 2026.   Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed that the exercise will hold on the last Saturday
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March 28, 2026

El-Rufai Granted Temporary Bail Following Mother’s Death

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been granted temporary bail by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.   The temporary release is to enable him participate
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March 27, 2026

BREAKING: El-Rufai Loses Mother

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has lost his mother, Hajiya Umma, who passed away on Friday.   The family confirmed her death in a statement issued the same day, noting that she had been battling age-related health challenges