GUSAU — April 3, 2026 Gunmen have reportedly attacked the convoy of Mouktar Lugga, Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Governor, along the Funtua–Gusau highway. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on Thursday evening around 6:16 pm near Kucheri village, as the governor’s aide was returning to Gusau from an official engagement. Details surrounding the attack remain sketchy at the time of filing this report, with no official confirmation yet from the Zamfara State Government or security authorities. It is also unclear whether there were casualties or injuries resulting from the incident. Zamfara State has continued to grapple with security challenges, particularly along major highways where armed groups have carried out attacks in recent times. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Air Canada began grounding flights on Thursday as it braced for a potential strike by its flight attendants, a move that could disrupt thousands of travelers.
The airline said the preemptive cancellations were aimed at minimizing last-minute chaos in the event that talks with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents over 9,500 flight attendants, fail to reach an agreement.
Negotiations between both parties have been ongoing, with key sticking points reportedly including wages, scheduling, and working conditions. The union has warned that without meaningful progress, its members could walk off the job, triggering one of the largest airline strikes in recent Canadian history.
The Canadian government has urged both sides to resolve their differences to avoid widespread travel disruption, particularly during the busy summer travel season.
Air Canada has advised passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport and says it is offering rebooking options at no additional cost.
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