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Terrifying new dashcam footage shows moment doomed NBC helicopter falls out of the sky The terrifying moment an NBC helicopter fell out of the sky and plunged into the ground near where an SUV had slammed into a Metro bus was caught on dashcam. The video, obtained by KTLA, shows the helicopter descending, caught from afar on the vehicle camera of Yera Valencia. She said: “I downloaded the video of my dashcam. It’s a little dot on the video. It’s a crisp video and it just goes down.” She added: “God, it’s so close, it could have happened to anyone. My parents walk down the street.” The two back-to-back Tuesday night crashes resulted in five deaths — two involving the bus and SUV, and three as a result of the chopper going down, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia.

 Dangerous California wildfire forces freeway closure, evacuation warnings A wildfire broke near the California-Nevada border Wednesday morning, triggering evacuation warnings and a freeway closure. The Floriston Fire, which started nine miles northeast of Truckee, Calif., around 10 a.m., quickly grew to 20 acres, according to CalFire. The blaze forced the westbound closure of I-80 at the Nevada state line with no estimated time of reopening. “The fire is estimated at 20 acres with a dangerous rate of spread and is threatening Interstate 80, the Truckee watershed, and nearby natural resources,” according to CalFire. An evacuation warning was issued for area NCO-E379.

Disturbing video captures bloody Westchester college campus stabbing with 3 students injured Disturbing video footage captured the bloody campus brawl that left three students injured and two in custody at Westchester Community College on Wednesday. Several students are seen scuffling on the ground outside the David Swoope Student Center at the suburban college – with one stumbling away and falling to the ground covered in blood as other students repeatedly yell, “Stop!” “They had a knife,” one woman is heard yelling. “I was just on my way back to class and then we see a fight break out,” one student eyewitness said. “The two boys dropped to the floor, and there was just blood everywhere. “I rushed to the boy that’s bleeding the most,” she said. “He was just bleeding out and somebody passed me a sweater and I’m just trying to stop the blood. And the two that did it are just like running around. It’s insane.” The student said one victim was stabbed in the back and the other in the head....

 Linda Cardellini reveals marriage plans after 13-year engagement Linda Cardellini, fresh off her Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actress, admitted she’s not sure if marriage is in the cards despite being engaged to Steven Rodriguez for 13 years.  Speaking at the 2026 Emmys, she explained that they’ve already done “all the hard stuff” of building a life together, and what remains is essentially just a big party. With their large families, she joked that planning such a celebration has been ongoing for 16 years. Cardellini, 51, shares a 14‑year‑old daughter, Lilah‑Rose, with Rodriguez, and their relationship has roots stretching back to childhood. The two first met in elementary school but only reconnected years later when Rodriguez moved to Los Angeles to pursue makeup artistry.  Their friendship eventually blossomed into romance, and he now often does her makeup for red‑carpet events. Cardellini has described their bond as one built on long‑standing trust and compani...

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TRANSMITS STATE POLICE BILL TO STATE ASSEMBLIES; TO RESPOND IN 30 DAYS ‎ ‎The National Assembly has transmitted the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking establishment of State Police Services to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for consideration and approval. ‎ ‎Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, says the Bill was transmitted to the State Assemblies on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 with expectation for expeditious consideration of the bill within one month.  ‎ ‎Although the Constitution does not specify a timeframe for the State Assemblies to respond, the National Assembly expects them to communicate their resolutions within 30 days of receiving the bill. ‎ ‎The Clerk, however, clarified that the 30-day period is only an administrative timeframe and not a constitutional deadline. ‎ ‎The National Assembly says it recognises the constitutional responsibility and independence of the State Houses of Assembly in considering the proposed amendments. ‎ ‎Unde...

 30 Zaria Indigenes Receive Permanent, Pensionable Appointments Thirty indigent indigenes of Zaria Local Government Area have received letters of permanent and pensionable appointment after securing employment with the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria. The appointment letters were formally presented to the beneficiaries by the Executive Chairman of Zaria Local Government, Engr. Jamil Ahmad Muhammad, popularly known as Jaga, at the Zaria Local Government Council Chamber. According to a statement issued by the Chairman's Special Assistant on New Media, Abdullahi Abubakar Lawal, the employment opportunities were facilitated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, GCON, as part of efforts to create employment opportunities for constituents in Zaria. Speaking during the presentation, Engr. Jaga expressed appreciation to the Speaker for the intervention and his continued support for the welfare and development of the people of Zaria. The council ch...

 Kachia Chairman Presents Mercedes-Benz To Vice Chairman For Dedicated Service The Executive Chairman of Kachia Local Government Council, Dr. Manzo Daniel Maigari, has presented a brand-new Mercedes-Benz vehicle to the council’s Vice Chairman, Hon. Hussaini Abdullahi, in recognition of his dedication and commitment to public service. The presentation was announced by the Manzo Media Centre (MMC) in a statement dated September 16, 2026. According to the statement, Maigari said the gesture was aimed at appreciating Abdullahi’s contributions to the administration of Kachia Local Government and his support for the implementation of programmes and initiatives focused on improving the welfare of residents. The chairman commended the vice chairman for his diligence, cooperation and sense of responsibility in carrying out his official duties. Maigari also stressed the importance of teamwork, loyalty and collective commitment in achieving the council’s development objectives. In his respons...

 Bayelsa police launch investigation after toddler was abducted from Catholic church three months ago The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a toddler who reportedly went missing from the children’s department of a Catholic church in the state on June 21, 2026. Speaking to SaharaReporters, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Musa Mohammed, confirmed that the incident was formally reported to the police. “I have confirmed that the matter is true. It was truly reported and the police is on it,” Mohammed said. When asked whether the police had located the current whereabouts of the missing toddler, the PPRO declined to disclose details, citing the ongoing investigation. “You know if a matter is under investigation, the police is not allowed to release all information to the public that might jeopardize our work. But what I can assure you is that we are working tirelessly to rescue the toddler and to arrest and possibly arraign the suspect...

 LASG TO INTENSIFY ENFORCEMENT ALONG APAPA, LEKKI PORT CORRIDORS The Lagos State Government is set to intensify its enforcement efforts along the Apapa and Lekki Port corridors following recent feedback and an assessment of the traffic situation in the two areas. In a strategy meeting chaired by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, on Tuesday at the Ministry of Transportation, Alausa, the Special Adviser disclosed that gaps were identified in the current enforcement process, necessitating a re-jig of the strategy. He said the Ministry will deploy more traffic management personnel to the Lekki Port corridor to strengthen truckers' compliance with the E-Call-Up system and ensure the seamless movement of articulated trucks in and out of the ports. The Special Adviser also assured that the Ministry has scheduled the implementation of the improved enforcement strategy, urging officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to remain co...

 LSACA STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY-LED HIV RESPONSE, TRAINS PEER EDUCATORS ACROSS LAGOS  … As CEO Urges Peer Educators To Promote Accurate Information, Confidentiality, Access To HIV Services The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening community-led interventions in the State’s HIV response through enhanced capacity building for peer educators and community representatives The Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun stated this on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, while delivering her welcome address at a two-day Peer Educator Capacity Strengthening Meeting held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ikeja. Animashaun described Peer Educators as a critical link between communities and available HIV services, noting that effective HIV programmes must extend beyond health facilities to the communities where people live, work, and make decisions about their health. She explained that peer educators play important roles...

Tinubu forgave Northern govs who opposed him in 2023, says Shettima Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Tinubu demonstrated political maturity by forgiving northern governors who opposed his presidential bid in the 2023 election, urging politicians in Kwara State to similarly reconcile after their contests. Shettima stated this on Wednesday in Ilorin while speaking at the turbaning of the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. The Vice President, who spoke against the backdrop of political activities ahead of the 2027 elections, urged politicians to regard political contests as temporary and avoid allowing disagreements arising from them to become permanent divisions. He said, “I call on all of us to unite in this political season and play politics without bitterness. The truth that sets us free is also the truth that people don’t want to hear.” Shettima recalled the oppositi...

 Gov. Uba Sani Redeems ₦30m Pledge To Kaduna Young Innovators Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has redeemed his ₦30 million pledge to young innovators in the state, providing financial support to help advance projects in technology, scientific research and innovation. The grants, initially announced by the governor at the 2026 International Youth Day Conference in Kaduna, were presented to beneficiaries at the Ministry of Youth Development. Among the beneficiaries are a team of computer engineering students from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, who developed a smart walking aid for visually impaired persons. Also supported were Al-Amin Mohammed Idris and Shamsudeen Jibril, winners of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) NEXTGEN Challenge. Another beneficiary, Fauziyya Muhammad Auwal of Kaduna State University (KASU), is the founder of ASTHERA, a space technology initiative. She is a female astronaut candidate with Titan Space Industries and was selected ...

SMEDAN Seeks EFCC Support in Promoting Home-made  Products   The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN has sought the support of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  in promoting made-in-Nigeria products and expanding opportunities for young Nigerians through skills development and entrepreneurship. The Chief Executive Officer,  CEO/Director General of SMEDAN, Charles Odii, made the request in Abuja on Wednesday when he led a delegation of the Agency on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, at the Commission’s corporate headquarters. Odii commended the EFCC Chairman for what he described as efforts that have contributed to rebuilding confidence in Nigeria, particularly internationally. “Executive Chairman, I want to thank you. I want to start with gratitude. I want to thank you for the work that you have done in the last 34 months. You have tried to change the face of Nigeria outside Ni...

 PRESS RELEASE EDO POLICE RECOVER SECOND STOLEN TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, ARREST 57-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT FOR DEFILEMENT OF STEPDAUGHTER The Edo State Police Command has recovered the second and remaining Toyota Highlander stolen during the robbery at the residence of Hon. Kennedy Odion, State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), off Winners Road, Ihie Community, Benin City, on 6 September 2026. Following credible intelligence, the black Toyota Highlander, with registration number LSR 729 HY, was tracked down and recovered along 3rd Cemetery Street, off New Lagos Road, New Benin, by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). The Command remains firmly on the trail of the perpetrators, with efforts ongoing to recover the remaining stolen items and apprehend all those responsible. In a separate development, the Command has arrested 57-year-old Kadiri Edenokun of Jattu, Auchi, over the alleged defilement of his six-year-old stepdaughter. During interrogation, the suspect ...

 IGP DISU DELIVERS NIPSS LECTURE, PROPOSES SECURITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DESK FOR CREATIVE ECONOMY The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today , 16 September 2026, delivered a lecture to participants of the Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, where he proposed the establishment of an Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk within an appropriate existing structure of the Nigeria Police Force. The lecture, titled “The Orange Economy and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Role of the Nigeria Police Force,” examined the relationship between security, entrepreneurship and the growth of Nigeria’s creative industries, with emphasis on the role of law enforcement in protecting intellectual property, businesses, digital platforms and other assets that support the sector. The IGP noted that film, music, fashion, publi...

 LAGOS DSVA CELEBRATES SURVIVORS, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO BREAKING CYCLE OF VIOLENCE ‌ The Lagos State‌ Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (D‌SVA) has reaff⁠irmed its commitm‌ent to supporting survivors of domes⁠tic‌ and s⁠exual vio‍l‌ence as i‍t commemorated Sur⁠vi⁠vor’‍s⁠ Day 2026, with a call for surv‍ivors to reclaim their v‍oices, rebuild their lives a‍nd look t‍owards a future filled with‌ hope. The event,‍ held on Tuesday, 15th September 2026, at Protea Hotel Ike‍ja, Lagos, was themed “Survivor’s‍ Day: Breaking the Cycle, Building Hope.” It brought together surviv‌or‌s a‍nd key stakeholders for meaningful conversation‍s around healing, empowerment, resilience, and the support required t⁠o help‍ surviv‌ors move beyond their experien‌ces of violence. In her opening remarks, the Execu‌tive Se⁠creta‍ry of DSVA, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, reaffirmed the⁠ A⁠gency’s c‌om‍mitmen⁠t t‌o‍ e‌nsuring that survivors rem‍ain at the centre of interven⁠tions against domestic and sex‍ual‌...

 PDP’s Abraham Amah Defends Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, Says It Benefits Tinubu in South-East and Beyond Amid the ongoing clash between Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and some APC governors over the formation of a “rainbow coalition,” Abia State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Abraham Amah, has described the alliance as a strategic win-win for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 reelection bid. Speaking on a television interview on Wednesday, Amah argued that any criticism of Wike for initiating the coalition should come primarily from PDP members rather than others. He maintained that the arrangement strengthens Tinubu’s political prospects, particularly in challenging regions. Amah noted that while the South-South possesses influential figures capable of mobilising support for the president, the South-East presents far greater difficulties. He described several parts of the zone as places where securing even 25 per cent of the votes would be “almost impossible” fo...

2027: Obidient movement questions INEC chairman’s whereabouts The Obidient Movement on Wednesday demanded clarification from the Independent National Electoral Commission on the whereabouts and official engagements of its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, after National Commissioner Prof. Rhoda Gumus appeared as Acting Chairman at an official engagement with an African Union delegation in Abuja. The movement, in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, said the development had raised questions about Amupitan’s whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his absence from the commission’s headquarters. The development followed an INEC post on X on Tuesday, September 15, which identified Gumus as the Acting Chairman of the commission while receiving an AU Pre-Election and Needs Assessment Mission to Nigeria. The AU delegation, led by former Ethiopian Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, visited INEC headquarters in Abuja as part of its assessment of Nigeria’s prepara...

 PRESS RELEASE ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND ARRAIGNS CHILD ABUSE SUSPECT SECURES PROTECTIVE CUSTODY FOR VICTIM 1. Further to the earlier press release on the arrest of Mr. Uzoma Uwaeme in connection with the gruesome abuse of his 13-year-old son, the Abia State Police Command wishes to inform the public that the suspect has been charged to court. 2. Upon the conclusion of investigations at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), the suspect was arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction and has been remanded in correctional custody. The victim has been handed over to the Ministry of Women Affairs for proper care, rehabilitation, and continued protection. 3. The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, psc(+), mnips, JP, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice for victims of abuse and holding perpetrators accountable under the law. He further emphasized that the Command will continue to work in synergy wit...

 Crypto billionaire says he paid $4.5M to marry glamorous Chinese actress. Now he wants it back after romance fizzled Justin Sun, the billionaire founder of blockchain company Tron, is embroiled in a high‑profile legal dispute with actress Jing Tian and her family. Sun claims he transferred 30 million yuan (about $4.5 million) to Jing’s parents as a traditional marriage payment, but after their relationship collapsed, he filed a lawsuit to recover the money.  He alleges that the romance ended when Jing’s side demanded $50 million tied to surrogacy plans in the U.S., a request he refused. Jing, known for roles in The Great Wall and Pacific Rim Uprising, has not shared her full account but responded publicly by saying she had shown “poor judgment” in men and insisted she would “never sell my love for money.”  She expressed faith in the legal system, adding that “justice and fairness will ultimately prevail.”  Meanwhile, Sun complicated matters by posting a lengthy soci...

 Hayden Panettiere received 'little bags' from alleged dealers at condo in LA for years, sources say Neighbors of Hayden Panettiere’s West Hollywood condo recalled seeing three individuals two young women and a man making repeated visits to her unit between 2021 and shortly before her death. They reportedly dropped off “little bags” that Panettiere accepted before they quickly left.  The man, described as being in his mid‑30s and carrying a bag labeled “Brian,” was last seen about a week before her passing. After her death, the trio stopped appearing around the building. Sources suggested Panettiere may have taken a fatal pill on the day she died, allegedly purchased from a longtime Los Angeles dealer known for selling oxycodone. Investigators suspect the pill could have been laced with fentanyl, though toxicology results were still pending.  The DEA was reportedly examining the dealer’s role in the case, with results expected to take weeks. Dr. Drew, speaking on TMZ Live...

 Priest  condemns High Cost of Rent as 95  Children Receive First Holy Communion. By Osegbue Patricia The Parish Priest of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Inland Town, Onitsha, Very Rev. Fr. Samuel Uzondu, has condemned the increasing cost of house rent and other demands being imposed on tenants by some landlords, urging them to show compassion and give back to society. Fr. Uzondu made the call on Sunday during his homily at the Eucharistic Mass held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Inland Town, Onitsha, where 95 children received their First Holy Communion. The priest expressed concern over the hardship being experienced by many families, particularly those struggling to secure decent accommodation, and frowned at landlords who continuously increase house rents without considering the economic difficulties confronting the people. He also criticised the practice of demanding money in the form of “kola” from prospective tenants before granting them accommodation, describing such...

 Kandi Burruss’ ex Todd Tucker reveals shocking sex confession about their 11-year marriage Kandi Burruss’ ex-husband Todd Tucker is making a bold claim that he and the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star had threesomes during “most” of their decade-long-plus marriage. “We did. I would say most of our marriage we did,” Tucker tells “RHOA” personality Peter Thomas during a revealing trailer for his “Til Divorce Do Us Part” film. The clip — which dropped on Instagram on Monday — shows Thomas riding in the passenger side of the vehicle when he directly questions Tucker, 53, about threesomes during his marriage to Burruss, 50. “For real?” Thomas, 65, asks. When Tucker responds in the affirmative, Thomas — who was previously married to “RHOA” star Cynthia Bailey — exclaims, “I’m a saint!” The trailer promises to pull back the curtain on the post-divorce lives of the men behind the drama on the hit reality show. In addition to Thomas and Tucker, the project also features Apollo Nida, who w...

Electricity: ‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’ — Power minister  Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, says some electricity consumers have asked him to “slow down” improvements in power supply because their freezers are now working continuously. Tegbe made the remark on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking at the commissioning of a 3-megawatt solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja. According to the Minister, some areas that previously experienced prolonged power outages are now receiving up to 18 hours of electricity daily. He said some consumers had contacted him to complain that the improved supply was causing their freezers to operate continuously. “Places that didn’t have light at all for three months are now having 18 hours light. Some areas called me to say, look, I should slow down, that everything in their freezer is freezing. That is what freezer is meant to do. Let it freeze the food that needs to be frozen,”...

 OPERATION WHIRL STROKE: TROOPS RAID KIDNAPPERS ENCLAVE, RESCUES SEVEN KIDNAP VICTIMS IN BENUE Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, in a coordinated operation with the Nigerian Police Force and local vigilantes, have rescued seven kidnapped victims from a suspected terrorist enclave in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State.  The operation, conducted on 14 September 2026, followed credible intelligence on the activities of suspected kidnappers operating around Amla-Icho, Ogobia and Anpekchi communities in Ohimini LGA. Acting swiftly on the intelligence, the troops, alongside the police and local partners, conducted an intelligence-led search and rescue operation within the identified areas. On sighting troops approach, the suspected kidnappers fled into the surrounding terrain, abandoning their victims in the process. The troops immediately secured the area and successfully rescued seven kidnapped victims, bringing them out of harms way. A vehicle linked to the criminal ope...

 Wike Clarifies Political Stance: 'I Never Promised Tinubu I'd Join APC' Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly addressed persistent speculation regarding his political future, unequivocally stating that he never pledged to President Bola Tinubu that he would defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike clarified that his sole commitment to the President was to support his re-election bid. Setting the Record Straight on Arise TV Speaking during an incisive interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time show, the former Rivers State Governor provided a definitive account of his understanding with President Tinubu. Wike's remarks come amidst ongoing discussions about his alignment, especially given his high-profile ministerial role within the current administration despite his long-standing membership in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “I told them I would support the President right from the start,” Wike recounted, em...