The boat was loaded with 90 people, including women and children, who were going for a condolence visit in another community. The cause of the accident was known to be overloading and a collision with a tree stump, however the passengers were not wearing any lifejackets when the boat capsized. An anonymous source in the […]
It was reported that the incident emerged on Monday and led to the loss of studio equipment and the fire was caused by an electrical surge from the studio’s air-conditioning system which caused the blaze to spread through the facility before firefighters arrived to contain it. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof […]
The spokesman to the deceased, Oyeniyi Iwakun, confirmed his passing in a statement signed and issued to journalists in Akure, the state capital. “With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our father, brother, mentor, and leader, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye.The Social Democratic Party, SDP, Governorship Candidate in the 2024 Gubernatorial Elections.“Otunba […]
According to a statement from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the incident took place when a fully loaded Mazda commercial bus with registration number LND 490 SD, while recklessly attempting to gain right of way from the Agric axis, collided with a fast-moving articulated truck bearing plate number EKY 121 YJ. Preliminary investigations […]
According to the victim’s family, Abubakar was struck on the head by a police officer while riding on a motorcycle. Witnesses at the scene claimed bystanders had to pressure the officers to take him to a hospital. The family has also accused the police of attempting to cover up the incident by suggesting the motorcycle […]
The blaze quickly spread to about four parked trucks in the area. However, swift intervention by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, helped contain the situation. The agency immediately diverted off the scene and diverted traffic from Ilasa inward Oshodi, preventing further damage or potential casualties. Further investigations suggest the tanker overturned […]
The tragic incident, which reportedly occurred on Saturday night, has sparked outrage, with relatives accusing the hospital of medical negligence. While the identity of the deceased woman has not been disclosed, the Akwa Ibom State Government confirmed the incident in a statement released on August 31. Commissioner for Health, Ekem John, noted that the state […]
The governor was on his way to Irrua in Esan Central Local Government Area when he encountered a severe traffic gridlock shortly after the bypass. Upon assessing the situation, The Governor discovered a vehicle accident scene with several victims in critical condition, many of them bleeding and receiving no immediate help. Without hesitation, the governor […]
The command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this to newsmen in a telephone interview. Ayanlade said the command has commenced an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing, adding that the suspect would be charged in court after the investigation. He urged residents of the community to remain calm, saying that the law would take […]
The incident happened in Efon Alaaye, Ekiti State.According to a witness who pleaded anonymity, the man had flogged the wife severely because she came late to the farm. The woman was heard by the witness screaming and begging for mercy as the husband flogged her repeatedly. A few minutes after the beating, the man ordered […]