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The Embraer ERJ-170LR aircraft operated by Enugu Air that veered off the runway while landing at Benin Airport has been declared a total loss and permanently withdrawn from service following the extent of damage it sustained during the incident. According to aircraft records published by Planespotters.net and reviewed by SaharaReporters, the 17.6-year-old Embraer ERJ-170LR, registration…

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced that commuters who pay cash for fares on regulated bus services will face arrest and prosecution from August 1, 2026, as the state government intensifies enforcement of its cashless fare payment policy. The authority said the enforcement, which previously targeted bus drivers and ground staff collecting…

From a general observation, comparisons are powerful political tools. They simplify complex realities, inspire supporters and shape public perception. Another side of this is that they can also become misleading when symbolism replaces substance. The latter appears to be the objective behind two recent interventions in defense of his Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Respectfully,…