Not less than nine persons have reportedly been feared dead in a renewed attack on several communities in Agatu, Benue State, by armed herdsmen dislodged by security forces on Sunday evening This was confirmed by the state governor, Samuel Ortom, on Tuesday, who lamented the spate of killing in the villages. According to Ortom, the…
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3 Die As Petrol Laden Bus Explode In Lagos
No fewer than three persons were burnt to death after a bus carrying petrol exploded in Lagos in the early hours of Tuesday. It was said that the driver of the bus lost control of the vehicle after its brake failed. The bus was reportedly carrying about 15 kegs of 50 litres of petrol each…
Children Crushed To Death By Truck In Osun
A petrol tanker reportedly lost control and killed five persons, including two children to death and injured four others on Thursday night. The ugly incident was said to have taken place at Akoda Junction along the Gbongan-Osogbo Expressway in Osun State. According to reports, the incident left people in the area crying. It was gathered…
Police May Prosecute Ogun Majority Leader For Cultism
If findings show that the Majority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Yinka Mafe, sponsored cultism and committed other crimes, then the Ogun State Police Command will not hesitate to make him face the music, spokesman of the Command, Muyiwa Adejobi, has hinted. Adejobi told newsmen in Abeokuta, the state capital, that the…
Okada Rider’s Head Crushed By BRT Bus (Graphic Images)
If this yet-to-be identified man had known that death was patiently waiting for him on Thursday morning, maybe he would have stayed back to avoid or probably delayed longer the unavoidable, death. But this was never the case as the man never had a premonition of what was awaiting him while on his way to…
Lagos Constructs Pedestrian Bridge At Berger
As part of its commitment to ensure the safety of lives of citizens, the Lagos State Government has commenced the construction of a pedestrian bridge at Berger bus stop. The bridge is expected to be completed within some months and be commissioned for use by the citizens. At the moment, work is going on at…
Lagos Flags Off Office Of Civic Engagement
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, on Tuesday said the newly created Office of Civic Engagement, OCE, is open to all Lagosians and will on behalf of the government, listen to the people and ensure their concerns are adequately addressed. Ambode, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule at the flag off…
NDDC Fights Lassa Fever In Niger Delta
Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mrs Ibim Semenitari, has donated personal protective kits and other accessories to states in the Niger Delta region. The donation, Semenitari stressed, was part of the Commission’s collaborative action with the nine focal states’ governments to kick-out Lassa fever in the region. Recalling…
YabaTech Students Protest Death Of Colleague
Students of the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, on Wednesday, took to streets adjourning their school to protest the death of one of their colleagues. The situation caused tension in the area, especially vehicular gridlock. It was gathered that the demonstrators were angered by the demise of a female HND 2 student of the Department…
Delta Speaker Mourns Uzor, Mgbakor
Tributes have continued to be showered on Sir Benjamin Mgbakor and Chief Christiana Uzor as the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Monday Igbuya on Wednesday described them as great personalities. “Sir Benjamin Mgbakor was one of the most consistent administrators in defunct Bendel State. He served the state with distinction and integrity,”…