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Motorcyclist Killed by Truck in Ondo Road Accident

A motorcyclist was crushed to death by a truck on Wednesday morning along Oda Road in Akure, the Ondo State capital. According to an eyewitness, the accident occurred when a speeding truck lost control and rammed into the motorcycle. The victim, who was returning home after dropping his children off at school, died instantly at the scene. The witness described the incident as a "very sad scene." The body of the deceased has been taken to a mortuary, while the truck driver reportedly fled the scene. Officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps and the State Police Command stated they had not yet been officially briefed on the incident.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 8, 2025

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Nigeria

Fatal Tanker Fire Explosion on Ogun Expressway

A petrol tanker explosion on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway is feared to have killed an unconfirmed number of people in the early hours of Friday. According to the Ogun State Traffic Agency (TRACE), the accident occurred around 1 a.m. A 33,000-litre fuel tanker, traveling at high speed, overturned and spilled its contents, causing a massive fire. The inferno also burned a truck and a tow vehicle parked nearby and destroyed a high-voltage power cable that supplies electricity to the Mowe area. Emergency services, including TRACE, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and fire services, are on the scene. Officials have not yet released the exact number of casualties as rescue and recovery operations continue. Authorities have advised motorists to use alternative routes and expect significant traffic delays in the area.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 3, 2025

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Nigeria

Pastor Arrested for Alleged Rape of Sisters in Enugu

A 63-year-old pastor in Enugu State has been arrested and charged with the rape of two sisters, aged 16 and 19. The suspect, Luke Eze, is the pastor of City of Hope Ministry in the Oghe community. According to police spokesperson Daniel Ndukwe, the arrest followed a report by the victims' parent. Police investigations revealed that Pastor Eze lured the 16-year-old to his church for a "deliverance session." There, he allegedly forced her to perform a strange ritual, gave her a drugged liquid that made her unconscious, and then raped her. When the younger sister did not return home, the 19-year-old went to the church to look for her. The pastor reportedly subjected her to the same process, drugging and raping her as well. Both victims woke up the next afternoon, disoriented and naked, with physical evidence of the assault. […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 1, 2025

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Nigeria

Bandits Kill 10, Kidnap Several in Kwara Village Attack

At least 10 people, including a village head (Baale), were killed when bandits attacked Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday morning. Witnesses said the armed men stormed the village, firing sporadically, killing residents, and abducting several others whose number is yet to be confirmed. A member of the local vigilante group, identified as Ajetunmobi, told Sobi FM that security forces failed to act on warnings that the attackers had been sighted since Saturday night. “We alerted security operatives to be prepared, but by morning the bandits launched the attack, starting from the duty post and targeting vigilantes,” he said. Among those killed were Oji, Saheed Metubi, and Baale Ógba Ayo, while others sustained injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital in Share. The bodies of the victims were taken to the police station. […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 28, 2025

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Sports

Cycling Kano 2025 to Boost Commerce, Tourism, Says Danja

The Kano State government says it will leverage the Cycling Kano Championship, scheduled for December 20, 2025, to stimulate commerce, tourism, and healthy living across the state. Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Sports Development, Sani Musa Danja, disclosed this while highlighting preparations for the event, themed “Health and Wellness.” Kano State recently entered a strategic partnership with BrandEscort Communications, a leading brand and event marketing firm, to host Cycling Kano 2025 — a landmark sporting event designed to promote tourism, youth engagement, and fitness. According to organisers, the event will gather professional cyclists, fitness enthusiasts, and sports lovers nationwide, with activities kicking off at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Danja said the annual event is aimed at: Encouraging healthy lifestyles and regular exercise. Promoting healthy competition among young people and corporate organisations. Discovering and nurturing cycling talent. Elevating […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 27, 2025

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Nigeria

NAHCON Cuts 2026 Hajj Fare, Pilgrims to Save ₦200,000

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced reduced fares for the 2026 pilgrimage to Mecca, with each pilgrim expected to save an average of ₦200,000 compared to last year. NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, disclosed the new pricing after the commission signed service agreements with Saudi Arabia’s Mashareeq Al-Zahabiyya (Hajj Service Provider) and Daleel Al-Ma’aleem (Transportation Company). According to the commission, fares will range between ₦8.1 million and ₦8.5 million, depending on the departure zone. Maiduguri-Yola Zone (Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba): ₦8,118,333.67, down by about ₦209,000 from the 2025 fare of ₦8,327,125.59. Other Northern States: ₦8,244,813.67, about ₦213,000 less than the previous ₦8,457,685.59. Southern States: ₦8,561,013.67, reduced by about ₦223,000 from ₦8,784,085.59 in 2025. In a statement, NAHCON’s media unit confirmed that the revised fares were approved by the Federal Government and reflect agreements reached with Saudi […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 27, 2025

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Nigeria

Zamfara Mining Pit Collapse Traps Several Miners

The Zamfara State Emergency Management Agency (ZSEMA) has confirmed the collapse of mining pits in Kadauri community, Maru Local Government Area, trapping several artisanal miners. The incident occurred late Thursday night after heavy rainfall in the area, which weakened the soil and caused the pits to cave in. ZSEMA’s Executive Secretary, Amb. Bala Ahmad, told reporters in Gusau on Friday that he was in a meeting with stakeholders to assess the situation and would provide more details later. Community leaders said many miners were still trapped, though the exact number of victims remains unknown. Some injured survivors have been taken to Maru General Hospital for treatment. Rescue operations are ongoing, with locals and emergency officials working together to save those still buried under the collapsed pits. Mining accidents are frequent in Zamfara, where unregulated artisanal mining exposes workers to dangerous […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 27, 2025

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ASHANTI

UK deports 43 immigration offenders to Ghana and Nigeria

The group included 15 failed asylum seekers and 11 foreign nationals who had completed prison sentences in the UK. Seven of the individuals reportedly returned voluntarily. The charter flight, which took off on Thursday, marks the second deportation operation to Ghana and Nigeria since the current government assumed office, bringing the total number of returnees to the two countries to 87. UK officials say the operation reflects a growing partnership between the British government and its counterparts in Accra and Abuja to curb irregular migration and enforce immigration laws.“This flight demonstrates how international partnerships deliver on working people’s priorities for swift returns and secure borders,” said Angela Eagle, the UK’s Minister for Border Security and Asylum. “Through the Plan for Change, we’re going further in restoring order to a broken system, accelerating returns of those with no right to be […]

Ahmad April 26, 2025

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General

Thieves Electrocuted While Stealing Streetlights in Nigeria.

In Bayelsa State, Nigeria, two suspected thieves lost their lives while allegedly attempting to steal solar-powered streetlights in the Ogobiri community of Sagbama Local Government Area.The tragic incident occurred near the Niger Delta University's New Site and the Ogobiri roundabout. The thieves had reportedly already brought down four streetlight poles and were trying to dismantle a fifth when it fell onto high-tension wires, electrocuting them on the spot.Theft of streetlights has been a recurring issue in the area, raising concerns about public safety and infrastructure security.

Edem 4Style December 30, 2024

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