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    One dead, 2 injured in Ikorodu road fatal accident

    One person has been confirmed dead as two grievously injured in fatal road calamity at Idi-Iroko inward Ogolonto axis of Ikorodu Road in Lagos State. A fully loaded commercial Mazda bus while recklessly vying for right of passage along the main carriageway from Agric axis, violently collided with a fast-moving, fully laden truck. Confirming the incident,  Director of Public Affairs…

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    Man nabbed for allegedly killing daughter’s lover in Ekiti

    By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a man from Kogi State for allegedly killing his daughter’s boyfriend in Ado Ekiti. The incident occurred after the deceased visited his girlfriend at her father’s residence near the popular Corpers’ Lodge along New Iyin Road in the state capital. Eyewitnesses said the suspect, who had been opposed to…

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    Popular Nigerian skitmaker Sanku dies in road crash

    Adejayan Gbenga – Popular Nigerian comedian and skitmaker, Sanku, has tragically died following a fatal car accident along Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State on Monday. The sad news was confirmed by actor Yemi Elesho on his social media platforms. Earlier, influencer Jidex had shared a video of the wrecked vehicle, revealing that several passengers sustained injuries in the crash. Unfortunately,…

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    6 dead, 9 injured in Lekki-Epe expressway accident

    Six people have died with nine others seriously injured in a road accident at Ibeju Bus Stop along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos State. Confirming the incident on Monday, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in a statement issued by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, said a truck rammed into a commercial bus. The…

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    60 years old man arraigned in court over alleged sexual assault in Lagos

    The Lagos State Police Command, Gender Unit, has charged to court one Ajayi Femi, ‘m’, aged 60, over the rape of a female victim, aged 24. A statement issued on Monday by the Command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the case was reported on August 22, 2025 by the victim’s sister at Meiran Police Station and was subsequently transferred to the Gender…

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    Fire guts Ibadan duplex, destroys properties worth millions

    By Adejayan Gbenga – Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed on Monday after a fire broke out at a duplex in Oluyole Estate, Ibadan. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. at Lane 2 of the estate, when the sitting room of the building was engulfed in flames. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon.…

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    BREAKING: Finland court sentences Simon Ekpa to six years for terrorism, tax fraud

    A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile, to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related offences and financial crimes. The Päijät-Häme District Court convicted Ekpa of inciting a public crime committed with terrorist intent, participating in the activities of a terrorist group, aggravated tax fraud, and violating provisions…

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    Dangote Group mourns Phyna’s sister Ruth after fatal accident

    The Dangote Group has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ruth Otabor, sister of BBNaija Season 7 winner, Phyna, who died from injuries sustained in an accident involving one of the company’s trucks in Auchi, Edo State. Ruth passed away on Sunday, weeks after battling severe injuries from the crash. Her sister, Phyna, had earlier revealed that the accident…

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    Tragedy as petrol tanker bursts into flames at Iyana Isolo

    A petrol tanker fully loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) overturned and went up in flames at Iyana Isolo area of Lagos State on Sunday. Eyewitness said that the tanker lost control due to over speeding while navigating the inward Oshodi corridor. He stated that the crash triggered a massive fire outbreak that spread to no fewer than four trucks…

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    OYRTMA clears air on alleged death of tricycle rider in Ibadan

    By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has dismissed social media reports alleging that its officials caused the death of a commercial tricycle rider along the University of Ibadan (UI) axis on Wednesday, August 27. In a statement signed by its chairman, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), on Saturday, the agency described the reports as “false,…

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