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Truck crash at Jos Polo Roundabout kills driver and two others

Three people have died in a truck accident at the Polo Roundabout in Jos, Plateau State.​ The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident on Monday. According to the corps, the crash happened at about 2:30 a.m. when the truck reportedly lost control.​ The driver and two other persons were killed in the crash. FRSC Public Education Officer in the state, Peter Longsan, said preliminary findings pointed to loss of control as the main cause.​ He warned motorists against reckless driving, especially at night when visibility is low and fatigue can affect judgment.​ Longsan advised drivers to always ensure their vehicles are in good condition before any trip and to obey speed limits and traffic rules. He also cautioned road users to avoid overloading and dangerous driving, stressing that strict compliance with safety measures is key to reducing crashes and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 20, 2026

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Nigeria

Lone crash claims four lives on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed that four people died in a lone accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Sunday night. The crash occurred around 9 18 p m in front of Christopher University in the Mowe area of Obafemi Owode Local Government Ogun State. According to FRSC officials, the accident involved a commercial Toyota Hiace bus with registration number AGL 789 YL. Preliminary investigation indicated that a tyre burst and excessive speed caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle leading to the fatal crash. A total of 13 persons were on board comprising 11 adult males and two adult females. Eight people sustained injuries – seven adult males and one adult female – while all four fatalities were adult males. FRSC rescue teams arrived at the scene within minutes, evacuating the injured to Famobis Hospital for […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 6, 2026

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Nigeria

Two killed, many injured as speeding truck rams vehicles, pedestrians in Ibadan

A tragic multiple crash at Soka Junction in Ibadan, along the Ibadan–Lagos Expressway, has left two people dead and several others injured. The accident involved a speeding truck, multiple vehicles and pedestrians at the busy junction. According to the Oyo State Police Command, the truck was reportedly travelling at high speed when the driver lost control near the junction. The vehicle then crashed into other motorists and pedestrians close to the road, causing chaos in the area. Eyewitnesses said the impact of the crash left at least two victims dead on the spot and many more with varying degrees of injuries. Emergency responders and security operatives rushed to the scene to evacuate the injured to nearby hospitals and clear the wreckage. Police authorities confirmed that investigations have begun to determine the exact cause of the accident and whether brake failure […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 5, 2026

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Nigeria

Oyo orders traders, drivers back to Iwo Road bus terminal

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has ordered traders and commercial drivers operating along major roads around Iwo Road in Ibadan to vacate the roadside and return to the Iwo Road Bus Terminal. The agency said the directive is aimed at restoring order, easing traffic congestion and improving environmental cleanliness in the area. OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), gave the order during an enforcement and inspection visit to the terminal on Wednesday. He said the authority received reports that many motorists and traders had abandoned the government built facility and moved back to the roadside, causing renewed traffic problems. Adesagba warned that roadside trading and loading can lead to severe traffic gridlock and accidents. He explained that when traders and vehicles occupy road shoulders and lanes, they reduce space for moving traffic and increase the risk of crashes. […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 26, 2026

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Nigeria

One killed, two injured in Lagos gas tanker fire

One person died and others were injured in a gas tanker explosion at Ologuro Bus Stop, opposite the Total Filling Station in Sangotedo, Lagos.​ The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said the incident happened when a tipper truck rammed into a gas tanker from behind, which led to a sudden fire outbreak.​ Preliminary investigations by the agency indicated that the crash was caused by speeding and reckless driving by the tipper driver.​ The tipper driver, an adult man, died from the impact of the collision. Two adult women sustained minor injuries and received first aid from the Lagos State Ambulance Service at the scene.​ The fire also spread to four roadside shops and caused serious damage to the structures and goods. The gas inside the tanker remained trapped, and recovery work was ongoing as officials continued operations.​ LASEMA said its […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 21, 2026

Nigeria

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 […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 8, 2026

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Entertainment

Popular photographer Kola Onifoto dies in Lagos bike crash

Popular Nigerian photographer and biker Orowole Kolapoz, known as Kola Onifoto, has died after a lone motorcycle crash in Lagos. The 32-year-old travel enthusiast and brand influencer was involved in the accident on Sunday during what he described as his first solo motorcycle trip outside Lagos. He had announced on Facebook that he was riding to Akure and praised bikers who travel across Nigeria, Africa and beyond. After the crash, friends said he was first taken to the Federal Road Safety Corps emergency unit at 7UP, Ojota, before being transferred to Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Idi-Araba. Supporters flooded social media with prayers and messages of hope while he was receiving treatment. Despite efforts by medical personnel, Kola Onifoto died in the early hours of Monday, March 2. His death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from friends, colleagues and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 3, 2026

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Nigeria

Four mourners die, nine injured in Anambra multi vehicle crash

Four women returning from a burial have died and nine other persons were injured in a multiple vehicle crash at Agulu Lake along the Nanka Agulu road in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The accident, which happened around 6:18 p m on Friday, involved 19 people and four vehicles, including a Toyota Hiace bus, a shuttle bus, a trailer and a Toyota Hilux. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps, the victims were travelling back from a funeral when the bus they boarded, descending a hill at high speed, lost control and crashed into three other vehicles. The Sector Public Education Officer of the FRSC in Anambra, Margaret Onabe, said preliminary findings showed that speeding and loss of control caused the crash, and that all the drivers fled the scene afterwards. She explained that 19 people were involved, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 1, 2026

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Nigeria

Five killed as tanker crushes schoolchildren’s tricycle in Bayelsa

Five people, including four schoolchildren and a tricycle driver, have been killed after a fuel tanker crushed a Keke Napep in Ibelebiri community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.​ The crash happened on Wednesday afternoon along the Ibelebiri section of the Yenegwe–Okarki–Otuasega road, throwing the mainly farming and fishing community into mourning.​ Eyewitnesses said the victims were returning from school when the tanker, suspected to have suffered brake failure, veered off the road and rammed into the parked tricycle. The children were pupils of a school in nearby Otuasega, and the Keke driver, a family member, usually took them home.​ One of the pupils had already crossed the road into their compound when the tanker, bearing an NNPC logo, hit the tricycle and crushed those still inside before they could escape.​ The tanker driver reportedly fled the scene, while […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 27, 2026

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Nigeria

Many injured as two buses collide in Plateau

Many passengers were injured on Thursday morning in a road crash involving two commercial buses in Plateau State, north central Nigeria. The accident happened near the permanent site of the University of Jos.​ The crash involved a Sharon bus and an 18 seater bus belonging to the University of Jos. Witnesses said the two vehicles collided, leaving several occupants with varying degrees of injury.​ Emergency responders and good Samaritans rushed the victims to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of injured passengers.​ The cause of the accident has not been officially established, but residents blamed speeding and reckless driving. They called on drivers to obey traffic rules and on security agencies to enforce road safety laws more strictly. Road safety officials in Plateau have repeatedly warned motorists to avoid speeding and overloading, especially on […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 19, 2026

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