A truck driver narrowly escaped death on Saturday night after a Mack truck conveying an empty 20-foot container was engulfed in flames around the Alausa Secretariat, inward Otedola Bridge corridor of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident occurred barely days after a fatal explosion along the Lekki-Epe axis that claimed the lives of two persons, including a driver and his assistant, in a collision involving a trailer and a gas-laden truck. Emergency response teams, including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, promptly arrived at the scene to contain the blaze. According to eyewitness…
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Panic has gripped parts of Kwara South Senatorial District following threats by suspected terrorists to launch attacks on communities across three local government areas. The alarm was raised in a statement issued on Saturday by the Coordinator of the Joint Security Watch in the district, Olaitan Zubair, who warned of looming security breaches. The statement, which was also forwarded to the Kwara State Commissioner of Police and the chairmen of Ifelodun, Irepodun, and Isin Local Government Areas, called for urgent intervention to the According to the statement, intelligence reports indicated possible threats targeting parts of Kwara on March 23, with…
Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday paid glowing tribute to elder statesman, Basorun Seinde Arogbofa, describing him as a towering figure whose life embodies intellectual depth, moral authority and enduring relevance in public service. The Governor spoke at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), during the presentation of books and the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Fellowship investiture into the Hall of Fame, organised to mark Arogbofa’s 87th birthday. Governor Aiyedatiwa stressed the importance of honouring individuals who have made significant contributions to society, noting that Arogbofa’s life transcends mere longevity and represents a body…
The Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Hamza Musa Durba, has been kidnapped by suspected gunmen. The incident occurred late on Friday when about six armed men reportedly stormed his residence in Dinya town, located in Durba Ward of the council area. Security sources confirmed that the assailants, who arrived on motorcycles, carried out the operation without discharging any firearms. A security operative in the area said the attackers executed the abduction swiftly, gaining entry into the house and whisking away their target without drawing attention. According to the source, members of the victim’s household who…
The University of Jos community in Plateau State was gripped by shock on Friday after the remains of a baby were discovered inside a clogged drainage pipe linked to a female hostel in the Naraguta area of the campus. The disturbing discovery reportedly followed complaints by students about a persistent foul odour and a blocked sewage system, which prompted authorities to engage maintenance workers to trace the source of the problem. Eyewitnesses said plumbers invited to fix the faulty facility stumbled on the remains while attempting to clear the obstruction in the pipe. A hostel porter, who spoke on condition…
Police launch investigation as fire kills two children in Ondo The Ondo State Police Command has commenced a probe into a fatal fire outbreak that led to the death of two minors in Ode-Aye, located in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, who said the incident occurred on March 18, 2026, at a residence on Olaribigbe Street in the Zion Area of the community. The victims, identified as six-year-old Queen Ohwo and her four-year-old sister, Everlyne Ohwo, reportedly lost their lives after a…
The Federal Government has called for the swift arrest and prosecution of persons allegedly involved in sexual assault during a community festival in Ozoro, Delta State. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, gave the directive in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the ministry’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ahmed Danbazau. The development followed the emergence of a viral video on social media on Thursday, which reportedly captured incidents of sexual assault during the Alue-Do Festival, also known as the “Festival of Fertility,” in Ozoro Kingdom. Reacting to the reports, the minister expressed…
A former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has said the responsibility for disclosing the identities of individuals allegedly financing terrorism in Nigeria does not rest with him, despite longstanding public demands for such revelations. The retired lieutenant general stated that those funding insurgent activities are already known to relevant authorities, but declined to give reasons their names have not been made public. Buratai made the remarks on Friday while featuring on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television. He stressed that the task of naming and prosecuting suspected financiers lies with appropriate security and intelligence agencies, noting…
A social media user identified as Debrakin has accused popular live band performer, Segun Johnson, of abruptly ending their 13-year relationship after urging her to relocate to Lagos. Debrakin made the allegations in a series of posts shared on TikTok, where she detailed the history of their relationship, describing it as long-standing but marked by intermittent challenges. According to her, the relationship began over a decade ago and endured periods of separation, including a time when she relocated to the United Kingdom. She claimed they later reconciled abroad after the singer had gained popularity and resumed their relationship. She explained…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again revised upward the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, raising it to N1,275 per litre in its fifth price increase for March. The latest review, announced hours after a previous adjustment on Friday night, represents a N30 increase from the N1,245 per litre earlier quoted, and a N100 rise compared to the N1,175 per litre sold earlier in the month. In a notice sent to marketers and industry stakeholders on Saturday, the refinery directed that its earlier pricing communication should be ignored, as it no longer reflects current market realities. The company disclosed that…