Mercedes to recall one million vehicles over fire risk[International...]

Mercedes to recall one million vehicles over fire risk

Daimler AG announces move after 51 incidents relating to newer models were reported.

   Over a million Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been affected PA

One million Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled worldwide because of a fire risk.

Motor company Daimler AG announced the move after 51 fires related to newer versions of Mercedes vehicles were reported.The Germany firm said that no injuries or deaths had occurred as a result of the incidents. Out of the million vehicles to be recalled, 307,629 are in the United States, which - along with Germany and China - is among the biggest markets for Mercedes-Benz.There was no immediate indication from which other countries the cars are set to be recalled.The summons affects newer models of Mercedes-Benz, including those from the year 2017.Out of the 51 fires, 30 were reported in the US, according to a company spokesman.

Acting President urges foreign airlines to use Kaduna Airport

Acting President urges foreign airlines to use Kaduna Airport

Ag. president of the federal republic of Nigeria made the plea in Kaduna on Friday in an interview with newsmen shortly after his visit to the Kaduna airport.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo made the plea in Kaduna on Friday in an interview with newsmen shortly after his on-the-spot assessment and readiness of the Kaduna airport.

He urged the airlines to bear the situation and be ready to work with the Federal Government to achieve its objective of delivering a safe and secure aviation sector.

According to him, not all foreign airlines have declined to come here but we have met with a great number of them that are willing to come.

‘‘I think we need to tell the foreign airlines that this is an emergency and a temporary arrangement and they should be ready to work with us because we are concerned about safety and comfort.

‘‘They are here also to see things for themselves and we would be happy if they work with us,’’ he said.

    Picture of  Acting President Yemi Osinbajo in Kaduna Airport.

                                    

NNPC Depot In Maiduguri Blown Up By Female Suicide Bomber[PHOTOS]

sources disclosed that the body of the female bomber and another burnt body (male) have been so far recovered. The men of Federal Fire Service were battling to prevent the inferno from escalating to the main depot building