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Two people died and two others were hurt when a train traveling from Bukuru Station to Jos collided with a tricycle, killing both of them.

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The accident occurred on Tuesday when the operator of the tricycle, known as the Keke NAPEP, attempted to outrun the approaching train despite receiving no response from railway workers at the crossing, according to Adamu Abdullahi, the NRC’s public relations officer at Jos Station.

One keke NAPEP anxious to pass the train at the Dogon Karfe level crossing didn’t wait until the train collided with it, Abdullahi said. “Our train was returning to Jos from the Bukuru Station.”

He continued, “Two people died instantly, and two others are currently receiving medical care in the hospital” .

He continued, noting that NRC officials are stationed at level crossings to prevent accidents and control traffic.

He did, however, point out that the tricycle operator allegedly tried to cross the tracks without passing the train and ignored warnings.

The male passenger and the keke operator were named as the deceased victims.

Two female passengers suffered injuries and were treated nearby.

A bill that seeks to stop and prevent sexual harassment of students in educational institutions and other locations across the country has been passed by the Senate in its third reading.

The bill, which is concurrent legislation from the House of Representatives, aims to provide clear legal frameworks for offenders’ enforcement and punishment while protecting students from all forms of sexual misconduct and abuse in academic settings.

Numerous lawmakers praised the bill’s intentions while urging it to be considered in addition to the education sector.

Senator Adams Oshiomhole argued that the legislation should address sexual harassment at work and other places as well.

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“Students should not be the only ones who experience sexual harassment.” The statement read, “We should craft this law in a way that makes it applicable to everyone.”

Senator Anthony Ani likewise emphasized that racial inequality continues to be a problem in all forms of society.

“Sexual harassment is prevalent everywhere. Ani argued that restricting funding to tertiary institutions is a misnomer.

However, during the presided over the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin made it clear that the legislation cannot be subject to extensive discussion and can only be amended because it is a concurrent bill from the House.

A bill that seeks to stop and prevent sexual harassment of students in educational institutions and other locations across the country has been passed by the Senate in its third reading.

The bill, which is concurrent legislation from the House of Representatives, aims to provide clear legal frameworks for offenders’ enforcement and punishment while protecting students from all forms of sexual misconduct and abuse in academic settings.

Numerous lawmakers praised the bill’s intentions while urging it to be considered in addition to the education sector.

Senator Adams Oshiomhole argued that the legislation should address sexual harassment at work and other places as well.

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“Students should not be the only ones who experience sexual harassment.” The statement read, “We should craft this law in a way that makes it applicable to everyone.”

Senator Anthony Ani likewise emphasized that racial inequality continues to be a problem in all forms of society.

“Sexual harassment is prevalent everywhere. Ani argued that restricting funding to tertiary institutions is a misnomer.

However, during the presided over the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin made it clear that the legislation cannot be subject to extensive discussion and can only be amended because it is a concurrent bill from the House.

Major General Abdullahi Mohammed Adangba (rtd)’s passing has left him feeling depressed, according to President Bola Tinubu. Former Undersecretary of State to Presidents Umaru Yar’Adua and Olusegun Obasanjo

President Tinubu’s condolence message was included in a statement released on Wednesday by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga.

General Mohammed, who passed away at the age of 86, left a lasting impression on the security framework of the country, particularly with the establishment of the National Security Organization, the precursor to the State Security Services, the National Intelligence Agency, and the Defence Intelligence Agency.

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Between 1975 and 1976, he served as governor of the now-defunct Benue-Plateau State.
General Mohammed was described by President Tinubu as a disciplined, loyal, and patriotic officer with decades of distinguished service to Nigeria and contributions to its stability and governance.

The President praised General Adangba’s extraordinary sense of duty, order, humility, and integrity that had a lasting impact on the organizations he served, and those who came in contact with him, particularly in the State House, where he had a significant influence on how the Presidency operated.

He had a character that was exceptional, combining the wisdom of a soldier with the prudence of a statesman.

The President claims that his years at the State House were marked by humility, efficiency, and unwavering support for the Nigerian project.

Major General Abdullahi Adangba Mohammed (rtd), a former deputy chief of staff to former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, passed away, according to the Kwara State Government.

He was 86 years old when he passed away in Abuja on November 5, 2025, from an enoscar-related illness.

The late General was described by Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq as a “distinct career officer of the Nigerian Army” and a “fine soldier, administrator, and community leader” in a statement.

The governor described the death as a painful end to a promising chapter in Nigeria’s political and military history, saying it was a profound loss for both the Ilorin Emirate and the entire country.

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General Adangba held numerous positions throughout his career, including as the military governor of Benue-Plateau State, the NSO director general, national security adviser, and former presidents Yar ‘Adua’s chief of staff.

Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the Emir of Ilorin, expressed regret for how diligently General Adangba supported the less fortunate and served Nigeria.

He described the deceased as a “proud indigene of Ilorin Emirate and a distinguished Nigerian who used his positions, strength, and wealth to protect and advance the heritage of Ilorin Emirate and humanity as a whole.”

Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, spoke highly of the late General’s significant contribution to the university’s founding.

He recalls that General Adangba’s administration and financial support helped to keep the university running in its early years, which was the building where it was originally housed.

General Adangba, a distinguished son of Nigeria, will be greatly missed, according to Prof. Egbewole.

He condoled the families of the late General, the Kwara State Government, the Emir of Ilorin, the University community, and the government.

Hon. House of Representatives Committee on Health, Chairman. The committee has begun discussions with the Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) leadership to address the ongoing crisis in the health sector, according to Amos Magaji. &nbsp,

He claimed that the action was done to ensure accountability and transparency of government actions.

According to Magaji, who made the declaration on Wednesday on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, the House will no longer be a party to labor disputes between the Federal Government and medical unions. He emphasized that future agreements must be sincere, practical, and reflected in the national budget.

“We have started talking with the Association of Resident Doctors,” said Magaji, “and we have sat down with them.” We want a copy of everything you have done for the Federal Government in terms of compensation, salary adjustments, or allowances. We want to see the government’s decision to increase salaries by a certain percentage in the budget because my committee will be involved in the conflict between the medical workers and the federal government.

The lawmaker complained that previous negotiations had been sparked by untimely strikes in the health sector.

What happens over time is that agreements are made, whether it is with doctors or ASUU, but most of the time, he said, we aren’t sincere in our dispute resolution. You quickly agree with medical doctors and ASUU because you want them to resume their work. However, they work for six months and a year after deciding to end the strike, and those contracts are broken.

In his opinion, transparency is essential to maintaining peace with unions.

Know what you can and cannot do if you want to raise salaries by 5%. He remarked, “Don’t lie, come clean.” “I believe that we won’t have these strikes all the time if we work with our unions on issues of dispute resolution.”

He added that the committee would assess each request made by resident doctors, including those made by the FCT, and categorize them according to timelines and feasibility.

“We will keep an eye on the Federal Government, especially the Ministry of Health, and all other accountable bodies to make sure that whatever we have agreed with the union is carried out in the budget,” said Magaji.

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According to him, whatever agreement is reached will be implemented by the House, giving the House a stronger legislative authority to resolve disputes in the health sector.

His remarks come as part of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)’s ongoing strike.

The strike directive was issued after the Federal Government had received a 30-day ultimatum over unresolved demands, according to NARD President Mohammad Suleiman in a statement.

The strike action had been approved by the association’s National Executive Council (NEC), which had been stymied for a five-hour meeting.