•Some stranded passengers at Najaf airport in Iraq following the ban of Iranian airlines Iraq’s Najaf airport, a top destination for Shia pilgrims, suspended all Iranian flights today, enforcing US sanctions and leaving travellers scrambling for solutions. Airport director Hussein Muhanna told our correspondent that “all flights were halted be...
•The attacked bus with blood stains No fewer than nine passengers were killed when gunmen opened fire on a commercial bus at Dungus Junction in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Residents told journalists that the incident occurred when the bus driver parked to drop off some passengers at the junction. […...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the resolution of operational issues affecting Bolt’s e-hailing services at airports under its management, clearing the ride-hailing company to resume operations with immediate effect. FAAN said the decision followed what it described as constructive engagements with Bolt, ending a...
Activities across the South-South have been disrupted by a five-day gridlock triggered by worsening conditions on major roads, a challenge that has paralysed businesses in the zone and brought the economy to a standstill. Whereas the full effects of the crisis are difficult to estimate, manufacturers said they have lost over N500 billion to fa...
Commuters and motorists plying the Abuja-Kaduna highway were stranded for several hours yesterday as a massive gridlock caused by potholes paralysed traffic along the Katari-Gidan Busa section of the highway. The development caused significant delays for motorists, with hundreds of vehicles reportedly stuck on the affected section of the busy ...
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of nine bodies along the Wawa-Lumma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of the state. The victims were suspected to have been killed by bandits while travelling along the route, reports Channels TV. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident in a [&hel...
•Terrorists Suspected terrorists operating around the Dansadau axis of Zamfara State have ambushed commuters travelling along the Magami-Dansadau road, killing an unspecified number of travellers and abducting several others. A resident of Magami, who pleaded for anonymity for security reasons, told our correspondent that the incident occurred...
•A collapsed bridge Hundreds of passengers were stranded after a temporary bridge constructed by a private individual at the site of the Namnai Bridge collapsed. The Namnai Bridge is located along the Jalingo-Wukari trunk A Federal Highway in Taraba State, reports Daily Trust. The original bridge had given way two years ago and is yet [&hellip...
•Travellers crossing security check point in Yobe State Following the recent attacks across Borno State, the Nigerian Army and the Police have commenced a new security exercise, subjecting travellers, including elders and children, to a two-kilometer foot walk when crossing the checkpoint into Yobe before heading to Borno State. Recall, it wa...
•Zamfara highway Hundreds of motorists and their passengers were today stranded along Gusau-Tsafe-Funtua road, Zamfara following rumour that the bandits have planted several bombs on the road. The motorists who were in large numbers have to park their vehicles along the road for fear of the explosives, while several others who were lucky to ma...
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