Another accident on Otedola Bridge causes fresh traffic disruption in Lagos
There was another traffic disruption in Lagos on Tuesday after a fresh accident occurred on the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident, which involved multiple vehicles, caused long delays for motorists heading into and out of the city. Many commuters were stuck for hours as emergency teams worked to clear the road and […]
Eight confirmed dead in multiple-truck crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A tragic road accident occurred on Thursday morning along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Kara Bridge, resulting in the death of at least eight people. The crash, which happened around the Berger area, involved several trucks and caused a major scene on the busy route. According to eyewitnesses, one truck fell into the Kara River while […]
UNIJOS confirms murder of student by colleague
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has confirmed the tragic death of a 300-level student of Banking and Finance, Peter Mafuyai, who was allegedly murdered by his friend, Nanpon Timnan David, a 200-level student from the Department of Agricultural Science. The incident reportedly occurred at Mafuyai’s off-campus apartment in Rusau, Farin Gada area of Jos North, […]
Music star, J. Martins survives as car plunges into bush on highway
Popular Nigerian musician and Senior Special Assistant to the Abia State Governor on Tourism and Entertainment, Martins Okechukwu Justice, better known as J. Martins, narrowly escaped death after his car reportedly veered off the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt expressway and plunged into the bush. The incident, which occurred on Monday, was said to have been caused by […]
Over 10 herders reportedly killed in reprisal attack at Tilli community Kebbi
Tension has gripped Tilli community in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State following a deadly reprisal attack that claimed the lives of over ten Fulani herders. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, was reportedly in response to the killing of a vigilante member by suspected Lakurawa bandits operating in the area. According to residents, […]
4 confirmed dead as Cameroon boils over 92-year-old Biya’s re-election as president
At least four people have been confirmed dead in Cameroon after violent clashes erupted between supporters of the opposition and security forces following the re-election of 92-year-old President Paul Biya. The unrest broke out shortly after the country’s Constitutional Council declared Biya the winner of the 2025 presidential election. According to official results, Biya — […]
Many trapped, others rescued as two-storey building collapses in Lagos
A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday when a two-storey building collapsed at No. 54 Cole Street, Cemetery Bus Stop, Oyingbo, Lagos, leaving several residents trapped under the rubble. The collapse reportedly happened just after midnight, sparking panic among residents and passersby. According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS), […]
Five teenagers die in Gombe boat mishap
A tragic boat mishap has claimed the lives of five teenage girls in Nafada town, Gombe State, leaving the community in deep mourning. The victims were identified as Najib Ibrahim (18), Hauwa’u Dogal (15), Ummati Baraya (16), Umaira Gidado (16), and Amina Jaliya (15). Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, through his media aide Ismaila Uba-Misilli, […]
Lagos: Festac DPO, Matilda Ngbaronye is dead
The Lagos State Police Command has been thrown into mourning following the death of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Festac Division. Reports confirm that the respected officer passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at an undisclosed hospital in the Surulere area of Lagos State. […]
Properties worth millions of naira destroyed in Ibadan fire incident
Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed on Friday night following a fire outbreak that gutted a residential duplex at Hazmat Street, Kuola off Akala Expressway, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident, which left the upper floor of the building severely damaged, also affected two adjoining bathroom flats. Thankfully, no life was lost. […]