Man Killed In Lekki Crash, Wife Critically Injured
A man was killed and his wife critically injured on Thursday in a road accident involving a granite-laden articulated truck and a Toyota saloon car at Eleko Junction along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway in Lagos State. The crash occurred early in the day and drew an emergency response from operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management […]
Residents Flee Amasiri As Ebonyi Ultimatum Expires
Thousands of residents of Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State fled their homes early Wednesday as a 72-hour ultimatum issued by the state government expired. The directive ordered the community to produce the severed heads of three people killed during an attack on Okporojo community in Oso Edda, Edda LGA, allegedly […]
Bandits Abduct Priest, Pregnant Woman In Kaduna Attack
Suspected bandits have abducted a Catholic priest, a pregnant woman and about 30 other residents following a midnight attack on Kutaho and Kugir communities in Aribi Ward, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack, which occurred around 2 a.m. on Monday, has forced residents to flee their homes amid fears of a possible […]
Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway Partially Closed For Four-Week Repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced a partial closure of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway for four weeks to allow the Federal Ministry of Works to rehabilitate deteriorated sections of the road. The closure, set to begin on Wednesday, February 11, will affect both inbound and outbound lanes between U-Turn Bus Stop and Sango Tollgate, according to […]
Kano Fire Service Rescues Woman From Well In Kumbotso
The Kano State Fire Service has rescued a 23-year-old woman who fell into a well in Gurungawa, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting an emergency response from the agency. In a statement issued by the Fire Service’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the […]
NDLEA Officer Killed As Agency Raids Drug Den In Rivers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the death of one of its operatives during a raid on a notorious drug enclave known as Ama Hausa in Bonny Island, Rivers State. In a statement on Tuesday, the agency said six suspected drug dealers were arrested during the operation, while a large cache of […]
FRSC Warns Against One-Way Driving On Lagos–Ibadan Expressway
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway against driving against traffic as rehabilitation works continue on the Kara Bridge, stressing that violators will be penalised regardless of their status. The Lagos Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr. Kehinde Hamzat, issued the warning on Monday during an on-the-spot assessment of […]
Oyo Fire Service Recovers Two Bodies From State Wells
The Oyo State Fire Service has recovered two bodies from separate wells in Saki and Ogbomoso, the agency confirmed on Wednesday. Hon. Maroof Akinwande, Chairman of the Service, said the first incident occurred on Monday in the Mokola area of Saki, where a 45-year-old man fell into a deep well while attempting to rescue a […]
EFCC Arrests 10 Suspects Over Illegal Mining In Kwara, Oyo
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 suspects over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho axis. The suspects, comprising nine truck drivers and one escort, were apprehended on Sunday, February 1, 2026, following intelligence reports on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in […]
LASEMA Records 173 Deaths In Lagos Emergencies
No fewer than 173 people lost their lives in 1,156 emergency incidents recorded across Lagos State in 2025, according to data released by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The agency’s statistics showed that although fatalities were recorded, the total number of emergencies in 2025 declined compared with figures from 2024. Road traffic crashes […]
