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Female passenger dies, six injured in Lagos expressway crash

A female passenger has died and six other people have been injured in a road accident along the Oworonsoki Apapa Expressway in Lagos. The crash occurred at New Castle Bus Stop, inward Gbagada, and involved a commercial vehicle carrying passengers. According to reports, the impact of the collision left the woman with fatal injuries, while the other occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries. Emergency responders, including traffic and rescue officials, were quickly deployed to the scene to manage traffic, evacuate the victims and clear the road. The injured passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the body of the deceased was moved to a morgue. Authorities have begun investigations to determine the exact cause of the accident. Preliminary information points to possible speeding and loss of control, but officials have yet to release a full report. Traffic […]

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Two killed as tanker collides with motorcycle in Lagos

Two persons have died in Lagos after a tanker collided with a commercial motorcycle, also known as okada, in the early hours of Wednesday. The crash occurred along a busy corridor in the state and caused panic among road users before emergency responders arrived.​ According to preliminary information from traffic authorities, the tanker driver was allegedly speeding and lost control while attempting to manoeuvre through traffic. The vehicle rammed into the motorcycle, killing the rider and a passenger on the spot.​ Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority quickly moved in to cordon off the area and prevent a secondary accident. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency agencies were also alerted to forestall any fire outbreak from possible fuel leaks.​ The remains of the victims were evacuated from the scene by relevant authorities and taken […]

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Israel’s incursion into Syria kills at least 12, including children

At least 12 people, among them children, have been killed after Israel launched a new incursion into Syrian territory in the Damascus countryside. Syrian state media reported that several Israeli soldiers were also wounded in the clashes. The Israeli raid, carried out at dawn, struck the town of Beit Jinn and sent dozens of families fleeing to safer areas. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency, the bodies of at least five Syrians—including two children—were taken to the Golan National Hospital in al-Salam, Quneitra. Israeli drones continued to hover over the area throughout the day, worsening the fear and preventing movement. The Syrian Civil Defence said its teams were unable to enter Beit Jinn to rescue the wounded because the Israeli military was still targeting anything that moved. Israel’s incursions into southern Syria have grown more frequent and more violent […]

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Kyiv Faces ‘Massive’ Air Assault, Mayor Reports Widespread Injuries

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was hit by a “massive” Russian air assault early Friday morning, with multiple explosions and fires reported across the city. Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said air defence systems were activated, with at least two people wounded in the eastern Dniprovsky district. Residents described seeing tracer bullets and anti-missile systems targeting drones. Fires broke out in residential buildings in Solomyansky and Podilsky districts, with several requests for medical assistance in Desnyansky and Shevchenkivsky areas. Russian attacks on Kyiv have intensified in recent months, targeting energy facilities, rail systems, and residential neighborhoods. The escalation marks a renewed offensive, further heightening suffering and instability in Ukraine’s capital as civilian casualties mount.

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2 Nigerians Rescued, 2 Missing After Deadly Shipwreck on Mediterranean – IOM

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reports that two Nigerian nationals were rescued while two others remain missing following a fatal shipwreck in the Mediterranean. The vessel, carrying 49 migrants and refugees, departed Zuwara, Libya, on November 3 but capsized six hours later due to engine failure caused by high waves. Of the 49 passengers—47 men and two women—42 are missing and presumed dead, and seven were rescued, including two Nigerians. Survivors received emergency medical care and support from IOM. The missing include 29 Sudanese, eight Somalis, three Cameroonians, and two Nigerians. This latest tragedy pushes the 2025 death toll in the Central Mediterranean past 1,000, making it the world's deadliest migration route since 2014, with over 25,600 deaths or disappearances. Dangerous smuggling methods, unseaworthy vessels, and gaps in rescue capacity contribute to high fatalities. IOM called for more effective […]

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