Stakeholders Urge Overhaul of Health Insurance to Save Lives
Health stakeholders call for urgent reform of Nigeria's dysfunctional health insurance scheme after a free medical outreach in Port Harcourt highlights the deadly cash-and-carry system.
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Hit-and-Run Kills Pedestrian on Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Road
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway on Christmas Day. The driver fled the scene. Read the full report.
Petrol Tanker Explosion Kills Two on Lagos Badagry Expressway
A 33,000-litre petrol tanker crash and explosion on Christmas Day in Lagos claimed two lives and destroyed property. Officials cite excessive speed and warn against scooping fuel.
Abuja-Kaduna Expressway Abduction: Two Women Rescued
Niger State Police rescue two women kidnapped in Abuja, found abandoned on Abuja-Kaduna expressway. Victims sprayed with chemical, robbed after ransom failed. Full story.
Valerie Fubara Visits, Gifts Christmas Babies in Port Harcourt
Rivers First Lady, Lady Valerie Fubara, visited RSUTH and a children's home on Christmas Day, gifting newborns and orphans. She urged parents to raise children in God's fear.
7 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash
A bus somersaulted on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after a tyre burst, injuring seven. TRACE and FRSC responded. Also, a fatal tanker explosion occurred in Lagos. Read details.
Two Die in Lagos Tanker Explosion on Christmas Day
A diesel tanker explosion in Lagos on Christmas Day claimed two lives. LASTMA confirms excessive speed caused the crash. Read details on the tragic incident and safety warnings.
Libyan Military Chief Dies in Turkey Plane Crash
Libya's top military commander, Major General Abdulrazek al-Nadhuri, and four others have died in a plane crash in Turkey. Get the full details on the tragic incident.
Troops foil kidnapping, rescue 24 on Otukpo-Enugu road
Nigerian troops thwart a major kidnapping on Otukpo-Enugu expressway, rescuing 24 passengers. Read details of the dramatic rescue operation and the Commander's Christmas message.
Senate President Offers Jobs to Sons of Deceased Police Aide
Senate President Godswill Akpabio grants automatic employment to the two sons of his late police rider, DSP Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident. Read the full story.
Akpabio Gives Jobs to Deceased Police Aide's Sons
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced automatic employment for the two sons of his late police aide, DSP Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a crash. The gesture has ignited mixed reactions from Nigerians online. Read the full story.
Akpabio Offers Jobs to Sons of Deceased Police Escort
Senate President Godswill Akpabio pledges automatic employment for two sons of his late police rider, DSP Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a tragic accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Read the full story.
FG Orders Contractors to Stay on Sites During Yuletide
The Federal Government has ordered contractors on major highways to keep sites open during Christmas. Minister Umahi also announced a N263bn payment directive to NNPCL to offset debts. Read more.
Libyan Army Chief Dies in Plane Crash
Libyan Army Chief of Staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, has died in a plane crash. The tragedy occurred as he returned from an official trip to Ankara, Turkey. Read the full report.
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock After Accidents
Two separate accidents on Otedola and Kara bridges cause severe traffic chaos on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. LASTMA urges caution as recovery efforts continue. Details inside.
10 Dead in Plateau Road Accident
A tragic accident on Jos-Bauchi road claims 10 lives. FRSC cites speed and reckless driving as causes. Read the full report and safety warnings.
Akpabio's Outrider Dies in Lagos-Ibadan Road Crash
Tragic road accident claims life of Senate President's outrider, Hassan Husseini, just months before retirement. He leaves behind a widow and four children. Read full details.
Ogun Police Launch Joint Security Ops for Christmas
Ogun State Police Command launches a major joint security operation with the Army, NSCDC, and Amotekun for the Christmas and New Year period. CP Lanre Ogunlowo assures safety on highways and bans fireworks. Report suspicious activities via emergency lines
Travellers Spend Night on Abuja-Lokoja Road in Gridlock
Thousands of Christmas travellers were stranded overnight on the Abuja-Lokoja expressway due to a severe gridlock, contradicting government claims of a cleared road. Read the full report.
Developer Urges Coordinated Approach on Housing Challenge
TAF Africa Global's MD, Mustapha Njie, advocates for government incentives and mortgage expansion to address Nigeria's housing crisis during the commissioning of 1,000 homes in Port Harcourt.
Church Denies Wedding Guests Entry Over Hair, Dress
A Port Harcourt church faces backlash after allegedly denying groomsmen and a lady entry to a wedding over their braided hair and attire. The guests spent N185k on suits. Read the full story and public reactions.
Rivers State Promises Open Arms to Investors at Trade Fair
Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency pledges to improve ease of doing business and tackle negative perceptions to attract investments. Key stakeholders call for protection of existing businesses.
Air India Crash Sole Survivor Speaks on Trauma, Loss
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241, details his escape, PTSD, and struggle to reconnect with family in a new BBC interview. Read his heartbreaking story.
NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle, Family Die in Plane Crash
Tragic details emerge as Cristina Biffle texted her mother moments before the crash that killed her, NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, their two children, and three others. Read the heartbreaking story.
Kano, Port Harcourt Airports Get NCAA Safety Certification
Nigeria's aviation safety gets a major boost as NCAA certifies Mallam Aminu Kano and Port Harcourt international airports. Read about the rigorous process and what it means for passengers and investors.
Peller Apologizes, Urges Public to Stop Bullying Jarvis
TikTok star Peller issues a public apology from his hospital bed over the viral car crash, takes full responsibility, and pleads for an end to attacks on Jarvis. Details inside.
Air India Crash: Victim Families, Survivor Get Compensation
Following the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash, interim compensation has been paid to the lone survivor, victims' families, and ground survivors. Total liabilities reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Read the full report.
Peller Apologizes for Lagos Crash, Pleads for Jarvis
TikTok star Peller breaks his silence after a near-fatal crash on Lekki-Epe Expressway, apologizes to Nigerians, and pleads with fans to stop bullying his ex-girlfriend Jarvis over cheating claims.
Visa Scam: Cameroonian Woman Loses N2m in Ogun
A Cameroonian woman was defrauded of over N2 million in a visa scam in Ibafo, Ogun State. Swift police action led by the DPO ensured her welfare and safe return. Read how the incident unfolded.
Greg Biffle, Family Die in Plane Crash
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children tragically died in a plane crash in North Carolina. Read the full story and tributes.
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