19 Dead in Plateau, Gombe Road Accidents
At least 19 lives lost in separate trailer crashes in Plateau and Gombe states. FRSC blames speeding, issues urgent safety warnings to motorists during festive travel.
At least 19 lives lost in separate trailer crashes in Plateau and Gombe states. FRSC blames speeding, issues urgent safety warnings to motorists during festive travel.
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.
Nigerian Railway Corporation reports surge in passengers as federal government's 50% festive season fare discount takes effect from Dec 23 to Jan 4. Enhanced safety measures deployed.
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.
Nigerian Railway Corporation's 50% festive fare discount triggers heavy passenger traffic on major routes like Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna. The initiative runs from Dec 23 to Jan 4 to ease holiday travel costs.
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.
Lagos State Government announces decisive steps to regulate informal spaces like road setbacks and under-bridge areas. Commissioner Dr. Oluyinka Olumide outlines plan for safety and sustainable urban growth. Read more.
Ten passengers died and others were injured in a fatal road crash involving four vehicles on the Jos-Bauchi road. FRSC confirms speed and reckless driving as causes. Read more for safety advice.
A Toyota Hiace bus was hit by a train at Arena, Oshodi, Lagos. LASEMA confirms no casualties but significant bus damage. Read details of the emergency response.
Egypt begins construction on a 660km high-speed train linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, set for 2028 completion. Dubbed a 'Suez Canal on rails,' it aims to transform transport and ease Cairo's congestion. Read more.
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.
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.
A train collided with a bus in Lagos's Oshodi area. LASEMA confirms no deaths or injuries. Read details of the emergency response and cause.
A train collided with a commercial bus in Oshodi, Lagos. LASEMA confirms no injuries or fatalities. Preliminary report blames the bus driver's reckless driving. Full details inside.
A tragic road crash on the Jos-Bauchi road claimed 10 lives early Tuesday. FRSC confirms speed and reckless driving as causes. Read details and safety warnings.
A fatal crash in Gombe State claims 9 lives after a speeding trailer lost control and hit a bus. FRSC confirms details and urges motorists to avoid excessive speed.
Social critic Scott Iguma urges Lagos government to install CCTV cameras on major roads following repeated sightings of dead bodies. He calls it a public safety necessity.
A young Nigerian home service worker shares her frightening ordeal after being trapped in a client's faulty elevator in Lagos for nearly an hour. Read her full story and public reactions.
A speeding trailer killed nine people in Gombe State after a crash with a Sharon bus. FRSC confirms brake failure and excessive speed caused the fatal accident. Read more for safety advice.
A Lagos street sweeper was crushed to death by a bus reversing recklessly on Meiran Road. The driver fled but was caught. LASTMA confirms the tragic incident.
A female LAWMA street sweeper was killed by a commercial bus driver reversing illegally on a Lagos expressway. The driver fled but was caught by LASTMA. Read the full report.
A female Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) street sweeper was fatally struck by a commercial bus reversing unlawfully on Meran Road. LASTMA apprehended the fleeing driver. Read details of this preventable tragedy.
A passenger train derailed after hitting a herd of elephants in northeast India, killing seven. No human injuries reported. Read about the human-wildlife conflict.
A knife-wielding man kills three and injures five in Taiwan before jumping to his death. Premier Cho Jung-tai reveals suspect had prior criminal record. Read the full report.
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.
Lagos State's new Tenancy Bill proposes severe penalties, including N1m fines and jail, for landlords who harass tenants or evict without court orders. Read the full details.
Shocking moment singer Carlos Suarez is electrocuted by his mic on stage in Peru. He suffered burns but is now recovering. Watch the video and get the full story.
A fatal accident involving a Silo Mixer truck and a Korope bus in Lagos has claimed two lives. LASTMA rescued three injured victims. Read more on the crash details and safety warnings.
Two commuters died and three were critically injured after a speeding truck's brakes failed, causing a multi-vehicle pile-up in Lagos. The driver fled the scene. Read details.
A Dangote cement mixer truck caused a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Lagos's Meiran area. Two dead, three critically injured. LASTMA confirms brake failure and speeding as causes.