TVCNEWS — broadcast 20260920 100000 UTC 479 transcript segments Google Speech-to-Text API Automatic Transcription (Chirp) Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:16] of At TVs [00:00:19] and news, wherever the big news stories happening, we [00:00:23] get up to a great it. TVs news, first with [00:00:26] breaking news. [00:00:40] of of [00:00:48] Many thanks for joining us on [00:00:52] of of TBC News, this are six persons have been killed and two others injured in accident [00:00:56] of along kaba road in kababuno local government area of. [00:01:00] Kogi state the Kogi state sector commander [00:01:02] of the Federal Rose Safety Core Law Fage [00:01:04] of confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with TBC News [00:01:08] on Sunday [00:01:09] the commander attributed the accident to [00:01:12] speeding and warned motoris against a dangerous driving [00:01:16] practices. TBC news gathered that the bodies [00:01:19] of the diseased have been deposited at the mog [00:01:22] of the general hospital in [00:01:24] kaba and away from the [00:01:28] president [00:01:28] of the National Source. of Nigerian students comrade [00:01:31] Akkinte has appealed to the federal government to ensure [00:01:35] timely completion of all ongoing road project across the [00:01:39] country. The NAS President made the call in Sakuto [00:01:42] state [00:01:43] a at the end [00:01:43] of of the Association inspection tour of federal road project across [00:01:47] seven states [00:01:48] of the northwest geopolitical zone [00:01:50] of the country where they appealed to the federal government [00:01:54] of to sustain the momentum of road construction across the [00:01:57] zones. Mr. Babatund mentioned. the la badagre [00:02:01] super highway where which quarter cross seven states [00:02:05] as commendable landmark projects of this particular [00:02:08] administration for us [00:02:12] as nigerian students this store has provided an opportunity to see [00:02:15] of beyond the figures and official report on [00:02:19] projects. we have traveled this route, [00:02:22] inspected the [00:02:23] work fixstand and observed their importance to the communities and [00:02:27] institutions they [00:02:28] of connect with the federal government and the ministry of works to sustain this [00:02:32] momentum and ensure that the ongoing projects are [00:02:35] completed to the required standard and within [00:02:39] reasonable timelines. we also call on the [00:02:41] of federal of government to look into the road at Abuja junction in Kaduna [00:02:45] of to put a bridge [00:02:49] (predestal bridge) from the school across the road so that [00:02:53] students who are entering the school can use the bridge to [00:02:57] of cross the express road. The National [00:03:00] Emergency Management Agency in collaboration with the Bener State Government [00:03:04] through the State Emergency Management Agency as completed a two [00:03:11] of of day full scale flaud disaster response simulation exercise to strength in preparedness and response to flaud emergencies [00:03:14] in the country. has [00:03:18] details. benry state remains [00:03:20] of vulnerable to riverine and oben [00:03:22] of flooding due to its extensive network of [00:03:25] of flood plains and every seasonal [00:03:27] of dowmpalls around the river bainway and its tributories. [00:03:32] This proactive exercise aims to transform early morning [00:03:36] alerts into instant community action, dispatch communication gaps [00:03:39] and test real-time search and rescue responses [00:03:43] before an actual disaster strikes. When we are evacuating [00:03:46] people, [00:03:47] we evacuate them with their children. The exercise [00:03:51] of includes deploying emergency rescue teams, practicing [00:03:54] simulated victims evacuation [00:03:56] of and of setting up temporary cams and shelters. [00:03:59] earlier represented [00:04:03] by his deputies sammodi reiterates the [00:04:07] administration's commitment to strengthening emergency management and [00:04:10] humanitarian responses in the state. the safety and well of our [00:04:14] citizens remain a central and core [00:04:18] responsibility and trusted to us as [00:04:21] governments. we must there for continue to [00:04:24] rebuild institutions and systems [00:04:28] capable of responding. effectively emergencies and [00:04:32] protecting the lives and livelihoods of our people [00:04:36] whever they [00:04:37] of are. Nemer representatives said the [00:04:40] of training was expected to provide an opportunity for all participating [00:04:43] stakeholders to develop a common understanding for a coordinated [00:04:47] response. The 2026 floud out [00:04:51] has further underscored the need for sustained [00:04:54] preparedness, early morning, [00:04:57] effective and coordinated response. and [00:05:01] evacuation, this exercise is therefore not really [00:05:05] demonstration of equipment or procedures, [00:05:09] it is an opportunity to test under [00:05:12] realistic conditions, how quickly and [00:05:16] effectively we can move from early morning to [00:05:20] community action, local [00:05:22] coordination, state level response and [00:05:26] where necessary, federal support. the [00:05:30] exercise is expected to strengthen institutional [00:05:33] coordination, improve emergency response mechanism [00:05:37] and enhance the capacity of stakeholders to minimize the [00:05:41] impact of loading and [00:05:51] the civil society coalition on peace, security and conflict resolution [00:05:55] jigawa states has warned political parties, candidates and their [00:05:58] supporters against age speech, intimidation and violence ahead [00:06:02] the 27 general election, the coalition says political [00:06:06] differences should not be allowed to destroy the peace and unity of [00:06:09] communities, urging politicians to focus on issue based [00:06:13] campaigns, ideas and welfare of citizens. the chairman [00:06:17] the coalition, mushbah bashika gave the warning a press conference in [00:06:20] dutse, appealing to religious leaders, particularly [00:06:24] islamic scholars to use their platforms to promote peace, [00:06:28] tolerance and unity during the electionaring [00:06:31] period. the civil society coalition on [00:06:35] peace, security and complic resolutions calls on [00:06:38] all key relevant stakeholders to embarrass peace ( [00:06:42] tolerance, unity, responsible citizenship [00:06:46] as and as political activities continue to towards [00:06:50] 2027 general elections. We believe that [00:06:53] democracy shall unite our people, not divide them. No [00:06:57] political ambition is was the destruction of our [00:07:00] communities, relationships and future. Our [00:07:04] call to all key relevant stakeholders in Jigawa state, [00:07:08] include political party leaders, candidates, [00:07:12] party supporters, we call on them to conduct their [00:07:16] activities peacefully, avoid h speech, insult, [00:07:20] intimidation, violence, and anything capable of causing [00:07:24] division. the [00:07:27] convener the alternative movement, has appealed [00:07:31] to Euroba people to support president's re-election [00:07:34] bead in the 2027 president election. he made call in ito [00:07:38] community, abeta south local government area the state, during the [00:07:42] grassroot mobilization campaign, he said continuity will allow [00:07:46] president b administration to consolidate and complete it [00:07:50] ongoing social economic programs, oneing that a change could [00:07:54] affect existing projects and [00:07:56] policies, [00:08:00] the economic direction, the policy ideas [00:08:04] and the things that the president b is doing [00:08:08] is the right direction for the country, you cannot run a nation, [00:08:12] on agenda that the country will not have money, if you don't have [00:08:16] money, what will you even be able to do? now you have gotten to the point [00:08:20] where there's money in the local government, there's money in the state, there's money in [00:08:23] the federal. i believe that for us to be able to [00:08:27] make this country a great nation, and for us to join it [00:08:30] together, we must respect the principle the pendulum. if it [00:08:34] is the time the another protectorate, they should bring us candidate, we [00:08:38] take, if it is the time the southern protectorate, they should give us candidate we [00:08:42] take. "now we believe that we cannot be changing [00:08:45] leadership every for four years. democracy is very [00:08:48] difficult. the [00:08:51] activities of a youth support group in crossover state have taken [00:08:55] a political turn with members using a straight [00:08:58] work and in kalaba to draw the attention [00:09:02] of youths ahead the 2027 presidential elections. the [00:09:06] evidence group says the activities also focus on highlighting youth [00:09:10] participation and programs of proced. [00:09:16] has details in this report at millennium parking [00:09:20] caliber the gathering points to the mobilization, the [00:09:23] event begins with a flag off, shortly after the [00:09:27] participant move through magistrates in calabar with chance, [00:09:31] music and dancing giving the work its energy. the [00:09:34] organizers call it the evidence group, a youth [00:09:38] movement created to highlight what they describe as the administration. [00:09:42] impact across cross river evidence group [00:09:46] as the name implies is a the showcasing the [00:09:50] evidence that the administration has implanted its [00:09:54] presence across board across every [00:09:57] sector of cross river state across the [00:10:01] 196 political words of cross river state. what we are [00:10:05] having here is evidential of his excellency's [00:10:08] delivery in terms of leadership uh [00:10:11] in. Today um the governor have [00:10:15] made categorical statement uh by [00:10:18] fulfilling his campaign promises uh by delivering the dividence [00:10:22] of democracy and young people [00:10:26] under the platform of evidence group came together to take a [00:10:30] walk, premium or nothing. youth participation is [00:10:34] central to the group's message with empowerment, training, [00:10:38] scholarship and appointment, cited some the areas where the [00:10:42] administration has engaged young people. i can say [00:10:45] that the use of are ready, you are [00:10:49] ready for the election, but as you go on, i [00:10:53] appeal to you once more. don't [00:10:57] dissolve to your pulling units, make sure [00:11:01] that all those who register within [00:11:03] that pulling unit are in the [00:11:06] b for abc. the chief of staff to the governor says the turnet [00:11:10] reflects the response of young people to projects and programs [00:11:14] across different sectors, evidence of [00:11:17] performances by our governor and also by the [00:11:20] president and the of [00:11:22] federal nigeria, so the young men Here a young [00:11:26] men lived in kalaba and even outside [00:11:29] kalabah, they have seen the good work, evidence of [00:11:33] democracy happening in state. The work is the [00:11:36] group's letest show of support with organizers saying youth [00:11:40] mobilization will continue across the [00:11:43] state. TBC news [00:11:46] calib across river state. You're still watching TVC [00:11:50] news, this we take a break, I'll [00:11:52] be back with more, [00:11:53] join us again. [00:12:05] every week day on business Nigeria we [00:12:51] back for decades, residents and commuters in ayegun. [00:12:55] community of Ibadon state of faced a daily hardship [00:12:58] navigating about 8 km road. Relief is now [00:13:02] inside as major construction of work gets on the way following the [00:13:06] intervention of senator representing [00:13:09] today. has details in this [00:13:12] report. For [00:13:15] decades, residents of community in [00:13:19] ibadon have endured the deplorable condition the major road [00:13:23] linking the community with. foreign areas, [00:13:27] commuters and other road users have had to navigate pot [00:13:30] holes, mudy portions and difficult stretches the [00:13:33] road, making movement in and out the community a daily [00:13:37] challenge. after years of appeals for government [00:13:41] intervention, the 8 km road is now receiving [00:13:45] attention with construction work currently ongoing, [00:13:49] following the intervention the senator representing oyo central senatorial [00:13:52] district, Yunos Ak "we need to note that [00:13:56] this road was local government road, but when we came in, I [00:14:00] approached Mr. President in writing and he graciously approved [00:14:04] that the road be converted from local government to federal government [00:14:08] road, which is the road we are standing on, and I'm pleased to [00:14:11] inform you that the 8 km road was awarded [00:14:15] 2023-24, and by today you can [00:14:19] see that more than 50% the span the road has been [00:14:23] constructed for residents. who have endured years of hardship on [00:14:27] the road, the ongoing construction offers hope of easier [00:14:30] movement, improved access to businesses and essential [00:14:34] services. for over 50 something years, this road is a bad [00:14:38] road, very bad. even if you are using [00:14:42] motor in this area, you cannot use it for past six month before you go [00:14:45] pack it. so if this thing now construct everybody, [00:14:49] every community we must be happy. our was [00:14:53] one time our governor was on radio. and we some of one of us made [00:14:57] a call do it was a phoning program, we made call to the governor that [00:15:01] pleading that the entire length [00:15:05] the road is about sev or 8 km by our own estimation [00:15:08] then, but the reply we got on here but that we are [00:15:12] refining to about some of 5 km as just we've done [00:15:16] the stone base at least by now we are at [00:15:19] kilometer 4 plus for the uh [00:15:23] stone base now [00:15:25] you can see here we have started the asphalt, we've done about 1 kilmter asphalt now and we are [00:15:28] continue, if you look forward you can see that peval is still [00:15:32] working and we we are committed to finishing this project [00:15:36] as fast as possible. Residents are hopeful that the completion the 8 [00:15:40] km road will bring lasting relief and boost economic [00:15:44] activities within ayogun aleyo and surrounding [00:15:47] communities. TVC News [00:15:50] ibado. And to security matters, plateau [00:15:54] state police command says its effort to combat crime and other form [00:15:57] of lawlessness across the states are yielding [00:16:01] results. The command paraded several suspected criminals [00:16:04] and displayed weapons and ammunition. recovered [00:16:08] during the operations. Senior reporter, Funam Joshua has details in [00:16:12] this report. Behind me are the latest suspected criminals [00:16:15] arrested [00:16:16] by the efforts the plate state police command. They were arrested for [00:16:20] various crime ranging from armory, rape, [00:16:23] illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. The [00:16:27] challenge of insecurity in Plato State has persisted for more than two [00:16:31] decades, but security agencies say efforts to contain [00:16:35] the threat are continuing. barely few months into [00:16:39] his tenure as commissioner of police, iofan is parading [00:16:43] these suspects who are alleged to have involved in various criminal [00:16:47] activities across the state 70 local government areas [00:16:51] on 28 august 2026 at [00:16:55] about 2023 00 [00:16:58] hours team of mobile [00:17:01] policeman conducting an intelligence [00:17:05] lead operation in the bush [00:17:09] at kafi abu parkinladi local government [00:17:12] area, engaged some [00:17:15] bandits, some suspected [00:17:17] bandits, whereby as [00:17:20] result of superior tactice, the [00:17:24] bandits abandoned their [00:17:27] camp as well as [00:17:31] some their weapons and fled into the surrounding [00:17:35] forest. consequently, On [00:17:37] search, the following exhibits [00:17:40] recovered: 1 GPMG, general [00:17:44] purpose machine gun, one [00:17:47] ak47 with some [00:17:51] other personal items, [00:17:53] 31st August, [00:17:56] 2026, at about 1700 [00:17:59] hours, acting on credible intelligence, our [00:18:03] detectives arrested. [00:18:07] loaded [00:18:17] with two rounds of [00:18:21] 7.62 [00:18:24] live ammunition. investigation is [00:18:28] in progress. the police say the arress and recovery of [00:18:32] weapons form part of ongoing operations to disrupt criminal networks [00:18:36] and improve. security across plateau state, the [00:18:40] command is also urging residents to remain vigilant and provide [00:18:43] credible information that could assist security agencies in [00:18:47] preventing crime and apprehending [00:18:49] suspects. for Joshua, TVC [00:18:53] news, jos. Minister of Defense, Christopher Musa [00:18:57] has charged air world college graduants embrace innovation and [00:19:01] practical leadership tackling modern conflict. The minister gave [00:19:05] this charge during the 10th anniversary. special graduation ceremony of air [00:19:09] work course 12, 2026 at the air force work [00:19:12] college in macadi, bainu state, [00:19:15] mayor, has details in this report: [00:19:19] established in September 2016, the Nigerian Air Force War [00:19:22] College is responsible for operational level studies, [00:19:26] strategic doctrines development, joint exercises and [00:19:29] national and international study tours, this 10th [00:19:33] anniversary special edition graduation ceremony of air workers. [00:19:37] 12th 2026 features 47 participants from the [00:19:41] Nigerian Air Force, Army, Navy and Allied [00:19:45] Nations, including Boswana, Cameroon, Ghana and [00:19:49] Morocco. Over the past 10 years, the college has [00:19:52] sustained rigorous intellectual engagement and professional [00:19:56] development in operational earth, joint operations, [00:19:59] leadership, strategy and military capabilities. [00:20:03] The minister of defense, General Christopher Musa, is represented by [00:20:07] is special advisor on research and development, he emphasized the [00:20:11] need for adaptable and innovative leaders in the face of [00:20:15] technology advancement. Technology is only [00:20:19] an enabler and not an end. These value [00:20:22] ultimately depends on the quality of [00:20:26] leadership, the competence of personnel [00:20:29] and adequacy of doctrine, effective logistics [00:20:33] and the ability of institutions to adapt quickly. [00:20:50] of interagency collaboration as the bener state government calls for [00:20:54] governmentts at all levels to work together to ensure peaceful [00:20:57] coexistence. as we enhance our airpower capabilities, we [00:21:01] will equally promote seamless interoperability and joint [00:21:05] employment of service capabilities. [00:21:09] governments at all levels, traditional [00:21:11] institutions, communities and citizens must work [00:21:15] together to build safer and more prosperous [00:21:19] Nigeria. Certificates and awards were presented to deserving [00:21:23] graduates while Slovenia were given to recognized guests at the [00:21:26] graduation. Highlights [00:21:30] the events include confirmment of fellowship on graduants, [00:21:34] inauguration of Air Force War College Alumna Association, [00:21:38] unveiling of air power vanguard second edition and [00:21:42] cotting the anniversary [00:21:43] cake. TVC [00:21:47] News, Macodi. a 39 year [00:21:51] old lagos local government staff and mother of [00:21:54] one and [00:21:57] is batting to to have the restoration of our food site after heat [00:22:01] and run driver knocked out down on our way to work. senior [00:22:05] correspondent jackelin hoger has details in this report as [00:22:08] viewers discretion is [00:22:10] advised. [00:22:15] this is mother of [00:22:20] and staff of Ijigo local government council where [00:22:24] she was offered employment at the environmental [00:22:27] unit. On her way back from work on the 31st of December [00:22:31] 2025, heat and run driver knocked her [00:22:35] down and changed her whole life story that [00:22:39] day. She partially lost her right [00:22:42] eye in her battle for [00:22:45] survival. To [00:22:49] find out more about boss highly disturbing [00:22:52] experience, headed for her parents home in [00:22:56] ago palace way in the ejigo area of lagos [00:23:00] state, her mom was already anxiously [00:23:03] waiting to tell me her daughter's story. [00:23:07] how did this all [00:23:08] happen? [00:23:12] she was hit by a car that she was rushed to general hospital in [00:23:15] isolon and was later transferred to neural hospital in ekeja. [00:23:20] And when we got home, we discovered the eye was [00:23:23] swollen, then we went to last where they explain they cannot handle it [00:23:27] anymore, and we'll have to go first to cardio hospital [00:23:31] ekoyi, we went there and they asked us to do a test of [00:23:34] close to 2 million after which we discovered vain [00:23:38] caught in the brain, and it will require surgery. We are [00:23:42] spent lot of money and our father just [00:23:44] died. [00:23:47] Pe awọn ma se kininisọjuri yen fun. [00:23:55] Boset Ogunlade had not collected her first [00:23:59] salary in her new place of work when the [00:24:02] occurrence creped into her life. Her [00:24:05] brother-in-law, oluseyi, Ọkanlawon, was [00:24:09] also on hand to tell us about the medical [00:24:12] interventions sort by boss family. The [00:24:16] emergency department [00:24:18] at General Hospital. referred us to Kali Duke's [00:24:21] news surgery specialist hospital at [00:24:25] Keja. She was admitted at the [00:24:29] ICU. So they said three days [00:24:32] admission was 1.8 million which we paid. Icu [00:24:36] admission and the treatment [00:24:38] we spent close to 10 million. The [00:24:41] endovascular embolization procedure that would [00:24:45] be done at Mura care Morty Specialist Hospital would [00:24:49] cause. [00:24:56] her family says they are financially [00:24:58] exhausted [00:25:00] the president, governor of Lagos States, [00:25:04] Babajide sanwolu, incoming governor, obafemi amzat, [00:25:07] please in the name of God, help us Nigerians and [00:25:11] honorables, we do not have this power [00:25:14] again, don't allow this daughter of mine to die, I a [00:25:18] lawyer member of BBC. The story of [00:25:22] abosede Ogunlaade not only draws out depths [00:25:25] of compassion, but also creates a pointer to the [00:25:29] need for internal and external roads speed [00:25:33] regulation and adequate placements of trackers [00:25:37] of speed violators to ensure prosecution [00:25:41] that will stand as deterents to [00:25:44] others. Jacklin [00:25:47] Ogo, TVC news. 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As we demand greater accountability, stronger security [00:27:17] measures and more effective action from those entrusted with our safety, [00:27:21] we must also play our part. Support our security [00:27:25] forces, salute their gallentry, stand with those [00:27:28] who stand for us. If you see something, say something. [00:27:32] 'Let us be our brotherers keeper. We must never [00:27:36] surrender to fear, despair or hopelessness. This is [00:27:40] not the time for division, not by tribe, not by [00:27:44] religion, not by region, not by [00:27:47] political party. Because terror recognizes no [00:27:50] ethnicity, no faith and no ideology. its [00:27:54] enemy is all of us, and together, united as [00:27:58] one people, we can defeat it for our children, for [00:28:02] our'. communities for our future, for [00:28:05] Nigeria, join the movement, stand for our [00:28:09] country, stand for one another, hashtag [00:28:12] #unite against [00:28:14] terror, [00:28:18] every major new story is with many [00:28:20] perspective and layer with different levels [00:28:24] of impact, hello, what time did this [00:28:27] happen, we will be right [00:28:29] there, [00:28:34] At TVC news, we follow the big and major [00:28:37] news, gathering the facts, witnessing the [00:28:40] outcome. I am here live for the actimat the approval the [00:28:44] new national minimum wage. We are tv station the [00:28:48] year, not just for breaking news, but for being [00:28:52] first, fair and accurate. TBC [00:28:56] news first with breaking [00:28:58] news. 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