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Flood kills 10, destroys over 200 houses in Katsina
10 persons were reportedly killed and over 200 houses destroyed in Katsina State Capital and in Bindawa LGA of the state as downpour overwhelmed buildings and roads in the neighbourhoods causing havoc.
According to residents of the affected area in Katsina metropolis, the heavy rain started at about 4pm on Tuesday and prevailed till late night of the same day.
Ungwan Sabuwa, along Kofar Kaura axis is said to be the worst hit by the downpour in Katsina metropolis. When Vanguard visited the neighbourhood earlier, residents were seen making efforts to evacuate their belongings from buildings submerged by the flood.
The Mai ungwa of the area, Alh Yunusa Suleman Rico told Vanguard that 10 persons were reportedly killed in the disaster, including an infant baby whose remain is yet to be found.
According to Rico, the disaster was as a result of poor drainages in the affected neighbourhood, denying an exit channel for the downpour gushing from Kofar Kwaya and Kofar Kaura axis.

Similarly, in Bindawa LGA, Katsina State, Vanguard received report that over 200 houses were reportedly destroyed as a result of the downpour that occurred on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, a statement issued by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the Chief Press Secretary to Katsina Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda indicates that only two persons died as a result of the disaster in Katsina metropolis.
Gov. Radda expressed his heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, noting that efforts are already in top gear to address the situation and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The issued statement reads in part:
“The flooding resulted in significant obstruction and destruction, impacting the daily lives of the residents and causing distress throughout the community. Tragically, two individuals from the nearby town of Sabon Ungwa in Katsina City lost their lives due to the devastating floodwaters.
“Governor Radda, known for his proactive leadership, has taken immediate action to support the affected residents and prevent similar incidents in the future. With deep sympathy for the victims, he has pledged to identify the root causes of the flooding and implement measures to mitigate the risks associated with heavy rainfall and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
“In line with this commitment, the Governor has directed the Deputy Governor to engage with the contractors responsible for the underpass construction to investigate the root cause of the disaster.
“Acknowledging the urgency of the situation, Governor Radda assured the affected residents that his administration is fully dedicated to addressing their concerns promptly. Through collaborative efforts between the government, relevant authorities, and experts, the Governor aims to develop sustainable solutions that will safeguard the community against future flooding incidents.
“Governor Radda emphasized the importance of learning from this unfortunate event and using it as an opportunity to bolster the state’s disaster preparedness and response mechanisms. He stressed the need for comprehensive planning, improved infrastructure designs, and efficient maintenance strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of all Katsina State residents,” it said.
“In conclusion, Governor Radda’s sincere condolences go out to the victims and their families affected by the recent flooding.
“His swift response and commitment to resolving the situation demonstrate his dedication to the welfare of the people of Katsina State.
“The Governor’s proactive approach and determination to prevent future occurrences underline his administration’s resolve to prioritize the safety and security of all residents,” it added. (Vanguard)
Business
Enugu Air Launches New Website
…moves online services to www.enuguairlines.ng
Enugu Air has announced the launch of its new official website, enuguairlines.ng, as part of efforts to provide passengers and customers with a better, safer and more convenient digital experience.
The airline said the migration to the new website is designed to improve how passengers connect with Enugu Air and access its services online, including flight bookings, schedules and the latest updates.
Announcing the development, the airline said: “We’ve moved! We’re innovating! We’ve migrated to a better, safer and convenient website to connect you to the world.”
Passengers can now access Enugu Air’s online services through its new web address, enuguairlines.ng, which the airline described as its new digital home.
The airline urged passengers and prospective travellers to save the new web address and use it for flight bookings, checking schedules and obtaining the latest information about its operations.

“Same Enugu Air. New web address,” the airline stated, emphasising that the change represents an improvement in its digital platform while retaining the Enugu Air brand and services.
The airline further encouraged customers to visit, www.enuguairlines.ng for all flight-related information and online services.
It further stated that the old website, enuguairlines•com has been discarded and no longer in use.
News
Kidnapped female Police officer found dead in Ebonyi
A kidnapped female police officer has been found dead in Ebonyi State after a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate was arrested and led police operatives to the scene where her remains were recovered.
The Nigeria Police Force disclosed this in its state-by-state operational update issued by Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Ani Iniedu on Monday, detailing several arrests, rescues and recoveries recorded across the country between September 19 and 20, 2026.
According to the police, the suspect was arrested following a sustained intelligence-led and technology-based investigation into the kidnapping of the female officer.
The suspect reportedly led combined police teams to the crime scene, where the remains of the officer were recovered.
The police said the case is being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abakaliki.

In a separate operation in Adamawa State, police operatives rescued two kidnapped victims from a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Shako Forest, Toungo Local Government Area.
The operation, carried out on September 20 following actionable intelligence, also led to the recovery of two magazines containing 10 rounds of 7.62×39mm live ammunition.
A National Identification Number (NIN) card, mobile phone, passport and chain were also recovered from the suspected hideout.
In the Federal Capital Territory, police arrested 334 suspects during coordinated raids on criminal hotspots, black spots and uncompleted buildings across several locations.
The operation, conducted on September 19, also resulted in the recovery of various quantities of substances suspected to be illicit drugs.
Meanwhile, police in Anambra State arrested a suspected child trafficker who was allegedly intercepted while travelling with a six-month-old baby boy.
The baby was recovered and handed over to the appropriate authorities for necessary action, according to the police.
In Kaduna State, four suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate were arrested following intelligence-led operations.
Police said the suspects confessed to their alleged involvement in kidnapping and provided information about fleeing accomplices. A locally made Dane gun was recovered.
Another suspected kidnapping syndicate member was arrested at Soba Market in the state. Police said the suspect also confessed and gave information implicating five fleeing accomplices.
In Ogun State, police arrested a suspect linked to a fatal shooting incident in Isara, Remo North Local Government Area.
One single-barrel gun, one live cartridge and one expended shell were recovered during the operation.
In Imo State, a suspect was arrested during a raid on a suspected criminal gathering at Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area, with police recovering a locally made cut-to-size single-barrel gun.
Police in Ekiti State also arrested two suspects linked to multiple shop-breaking and stealing incidents in Ado-Ekiti and recovered suspected stolen iron rods.
In another operation in Ado-Ekiti, police recovered an abandoned white sack containing a pump-action gun loaded with two live cartridges and a locally made single-barrel gun from a farmland.
In Benue State, police tactical teams, supported by personnel of the Police Mobile Force and military, intervened in a renewed communal conflict at Akpa-Mbakor Community in Tarka Local Government Area.
The security teams dispersed the rampaging youths and restored normalcy in the area, according to the police.
In Oyo State, police arrested a truck driver allegedly involved in a fatal road traffic incident along the Ijebu-Ode/Idi Ayunre Road.
The truck was impounded for further inspection and investigation.
The police said all the cases remain under investigation by the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments.
News
UK excludes Nigerian, Ghanaian-trained teachers from teaching qualification list
Teachers trained in Nigeria and Ghana are no longer eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England under the United Kingdom’s overseas-trained teacher application route.
The change took effect on September 9 and means teachers trained in the two West African countries can no longer use the route to obtain QTS, a status recognised by many schools in England.
The UK Department for Education said countries included in the scheme must meet specific requirements to ensure that applicants’ qualifications, professional standing and teaching experience can be properly verified. One of the requirements is that a country must have a national regulator capable of confirming a teacher’s professional status and providing authenticated references.
According to the department, Nigeria and Ghana did not meet the reference-verification requirement.
“Our data shows that more than 70% of applications from teachers in Ghana and Nigeria include work history references that use public email addresses, such as Gmail or Hotmail, rather than a school’s official email domain. This means assessors spend additional time and resources trying to verify information provided in applications,” the department said.

The UK department said about 90 percent of applications are assessed within 12 months.
India was also removed from the eligible list because it does not have a national regulator capable of confirming teachers’ professional standing.
South Africa is now the only African country remaining on the list of countries whose teachers can use the QTS application route.
The department said the verification process was necessary to ensure that information provided by applicants was genuine and that teachers awarded QTS possessed the required skills and experience to teach in England.
To apply for QTS, overseas-trained teachers must have a valid passport, an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree and professional recognition as a teacher in the country where they trained.
Applicants must also have completed any mandatory induction requirements needed for full teacher registration in their country of qualification.
They are required to demonstrate that they are qualified to teach children aged between five and 16 and have at least nine months of teaching experience gained after qualifying as a teacher.
Applicants must also provide employment references that verify their work history and use an email address linked to the school’s official domain.
Depending on the country where a teacher trained, additional requirements may include qualifications to teach pupils aged between 11 and 16 and a specialism in subjects such as mathematics, science, biology, chemistry, physics, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish.
However, because teachers in England are employed by individual schools rather than the Department for Education, schools may consider alternative routes into teaching.
The department said teachers who are no longer eligible to use the QTS application service can explore other routes into teaching in England.
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