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LAWMA Sweeper Killed by Reversing Bus in Lagos

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.

FRSC Launches Special Yuletide Patrol in Rivers State

The FRSC Rivers Command has launched Operation Zero Special Patrol to ensure road safety during the festive season. Over 1,019 personnel deployed from Dec 15 to Jan 15. Motorists urged to comply with traffic rules.

4 Traffic Cops Arrested for Murder of Nigerian in SA

Four South African traffic police officers have been arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Nigerian Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu. The suspects will face court on murder charges. Read the full details.

Footballer Ethan McLeod, 21, Dies in M1 Crash

Tragic news as Macclesfield FC forward Ethan McLeod, 21, dies in a car crash on the M1. The club and football community mourn the loss of a talented young player. Read more.

N3.8tr Loss: Lagos Traffic Crisis and Tech Solutions

Lagos traffic costs the economy N3.8 trillion yearly. As Yuletide approaches, experts push for tech-driven solutions like e-Call-Up systems and mass transit to salvage the situation. Read more.

Land Grabbing May End in Rivers with New Community Committee

Alesa community in Rivers State inaugurates a Land Development Committee to combat land grabbing and fraudulent sales, backed by the state government and traditional ruler. This new system aims to protect investors and ensure secure land transactions.

Major Sites Hit by Cloudflare Outage on December 5

A Cloudflare network disruption caused brief outages for Truth Social, Canva, and other major platforms on Friday. Service was restored after the company addressed the issue. Read the full report.

Court Upholds Ban on VIO Vehicle Impoundment

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed a ban on VIOs impounding vehicles and imposing fines, awarding N1 million in damages. Read the full details of this landmark ruling.

Truck Brake Fails, Kills Police Officer in Abuja

A police officer died and another was injured after a mixer truck lost control in Abuja's Central Area. The FCT Police Command has arrested the driver and launched an investigation.

Wike Appoints Galadima as SSA on Development Control

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike appoints retired director Mukhtar Galadima as Senior Special Assistant on development control and planning. Read about his 30-year experience and Wike's master plan enforcement.

Nigeria honours Mosaku for transforming HIV surveillance

On World AIDS Day 2025, Nigeria celebrates epidemiologist Lateefat Abiodun Mosaku for revolutionizing the nation's HIV data systems, improving public health decisions and epidemic control. Read how her work is saving lives.

Bengaluru's Traffic Crisis Threatens Tech Economy

India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru faces severe traffic gridlock and infrastructure decay, threatening productivity in the world's fifth-largest economy. Discover how tech giants are responding.

Father's 20-year 4am to 12am commute story

A Nigerian woman reveals her father's 20-year daily commute from Ikorodu to Marina, working corporate jobs to support his family. Read this inspiring story of parental sacrifice.

Health Ministry Debunks False 86% HIV Claim in PH

Federal Ministry of Health dismisses viral 86% HIV prevalence report for Port Harcourt as false. Officials confirm no Nigerian state has rates near this figure. Get verified data from official sources.

LASTMA Threatens Sanctions for Illegal Road Use

Lagos traffic authority warns event organizers, religious bodies against road obstruction during festivities. Heavy penalties announced for violators. Call 080000527862 for assistance.

MSF expands diphtheria response in Northern Nigeria

Médecins Sans Frontières escalates diphtheria intervention across Borno, Kano, and Bauchi states amid rising cases. Learn how the health crisis is unfolding and what's needed to contain it.

MTN Nigeria Reaches 51.1 Million Data Users

MTN Nigeria's active data users surge to 51.1 million, reflecting Nigeria's growing digital appetite. Discover what this means for internet access and data pricing.

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