The accident reportedly occurred around 08:20 local time, with emergency responders arriving at the scene and attempting to revive him using a defibrillator, but he was later pronounced dead. Authorities said the train driver was not injured.

Manninger made 64 appearances for Arsenal FC between 1997 and 2002, winning both the Premier League and FA Cup during his time at the club.

He also earned 33 caps for the Austria national team and was part of the squad at UEFA Euro 2008.

Austrian Football Association sporting director Peter Schöttel described him as an outstanding ambassador for Austrian football, praising his professionalism and dedication.

Manninger began his career at Red Bull Salzburg and went on to play for several European clubs including Juventus, Udinese, and Augsburg, before a brief spell with Liverpool in 2016.

At Arsenal, he served mainly as backup to David Seaman but played a key role during the club’s 1997–98 title-winning campaign, including standout performances in the FA Cup and Premier League.

The policy, set to take effect from April 2026, will run initially for three months as part of government efforts to support workers amid economic pressures.

The State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, said the initiative is designed to ease commuting challenges and boost productivity across the civil service.

He explained that workers will be granted one day off each week, while also receiving the monthly transport stipend.

According to him, the specific day off will be scheduled by Accounting Officers in ministries and agencies to avoid disruption of government operations.

However, he noted that essential workers such as medical personnel, security operatives, judicial officers, and teachers will be exempted from the weekly day-off arrangement due to the critical nature of their duties.

Despite the exemptions, all eligible public servants will still receive the ₦10,000 transport allowance.

Onasanya described the measure as a timely and compassionate intervention aimed at improving welfare and sustaining morale in the public service.

Wike made the comment on Thursday during an inspection of ongoing road projects in Abuja, while responding to Atiku’s criticism of the current administration.

Atiku had earlier alleged that the government has failed to improve the lives of Nigerians, a claim Wike dismissed, insisting that visible development is ongoing in the Federal Capital Territory.

He challenged Atiku to compare the state of Abuja during his time in office with what is currently obtainable.

Wike described Atiku as a “serial contestant and loser,” adding that Nigerians would find it amusing to hear such criticism from him.

He maintained that governance and infrastructure development would continue despite political distractions, stressing that contractors are focused on delivering projects.

The minister also assured residents that key road projects, including the Airport to Kuje road, are nearing completion and will be delivered as scheduled.