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  • Tragic multiple-vehicle collision claims 5 lives in Ibadan

    Tragic multiple-vehicle collision claims 5 lives in Ibadan

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo Sector Command, has confirmed the death of five people in Tuesday’s multiple crash of seven vehicles at Soka area of the Ibadan-Lagos expressway.

    The corps’ spokesperson, Mayowa Odewo, who confirmed this in Ibadan, disclosed that the victims included a male child, one male and three female adults.

    According to him, the three affected articulated trucks, two private cars and two Nissan Micra taxis were seriously damaged due to the impact of the multiple collision.

    Odewo confirmed to NAN that a corpse was handed over to the relative with the permission of the police, while the remaining four had been deposited at the Adeoyo State Hospital mortuary.

    An anonymous eyewitness said that an articulated truck was attempting to reverse from an abandoned filling station along the expressway when it collided with another articulated truck, moving at its rear.

    The witness noted that the impact triggered a pile-up collision with another truck, two private cars and the two taxis.

  • Air India releases update on crashed plane carrying 242 passengers

    Air India releases update on crashed plane carrying 242 passengers

    Air India has released update on the crashed plane conveying 242 passengers from Ahmedabad airport to London Gatwick.

    According to the airline, there are 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals inside the crashed aircraft.

    “The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals,” Air India disclosed in a statement posted via its official X (formerly Twitter) account.

    The statement reads in full: “Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off.

    “The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals.

    “The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals.

    “We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.

    “Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident.

    “Air India will release further information via regular updates on its X handle (https://x.com/airindia) and on http://airindia.com,” the airline stated.

  • NSF 2025: Kano govt told to immortalise 22 deceased athletes

    NSF 2025: Kano govt told to immortalise 22 deceased athletes

    Kano State Government has been urged to immortalise the 22 athletes that died in a fatal accident on their way back from the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun.

    The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kogi Chapter, made the call in a condolence message signed by its acting secretary, Mr Olatunde Odimayo, in Lokoja.

    The 22 fallen heroes were amongst 39 persons who boarded the ill-fated bus but lost their lives after their bus fell off a bridge on Saturday.

    Odimayo described the incident as tragic and painful, saying immortalising the fallen heroes was imperative in view of the sacrifices.

    “The sports writers in Kogi hereby mourned the demise of the 22 Kano state athletes and officials, who lost their lives in such a tragic road accident while returning to their base from the just-concluded NSF.

    “We are really traumatised by this tragic incident. Information reaching us indicates that these people were young, vibrant, and promising individuals who were determined to make Kano proud both nationally and internationally.

    “SWAN Kogi is using this medium to call on the Kano state government to, as a matter of urgency, immortalise these fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for the state,” he stated.

    NSF tragedy: Abiodun sends delegation to Kano, supports victims’ families with N31m

    Meanwhile, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Sunday dispatched a high-powered delegation to commiserate with the Kano State Government and its people over the tragic loss of athletes and officials.

    The sad incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, at about 9am in the Kura Local Government Area of Kano State.

    The athletes and officials were returning from the just-concluded National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun.

    In a statement issued in Abeokuta by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Mr Kayode Akinmade, Abiodun also announced a financial support package of ₦1 million to each of the bereaved families, totaling ₦31 million as an initial assistance.

    The delegation, led by the state Deputy Governor, Mr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, included the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, and Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr Wasiu Isiaka.

    Others were, the Executive Secretary of the Local Organising Committee for the Gateway Games 2024, Dr Kweku Tandoh; and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports, Lanre Ogunyinka.

    Also part of the delegation were Team Ogun’s coach, Idris Oguntayo, as well as two athletes from the state’s team—Ms Atinuke Onabiyi and Mr Ayomide Oyegbade.

    According to the statement, the delegation arrived in Kano at about 9:00 a.m. and was received by officials of the Kano State Government, led by the Deputy Gov. Aminu Gwarzo.

    Salako-Oyedele conveyed the governor’s deep sorrow and condolences.

    “We are here to express the heartfelt sympathies of the Government and people of Ogun State.

    “We understand that His Excellency Gov. Abba Yusuf is currently away on Hajj, but we felt compelled to be here to show our solidarity with him, the bereaved families, and the people of Kano State during this difficult time.

    “This is a devastating loss—not only for Kano state but for the entire sporting community. We also extend our prayers for the swift recovery of those currently receiving medical treatment,” she said.

    She also acknowledged the prompt response from emergency services including the police, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and others who rushed to assist the victims.

    In response, Gwarzo expressed profound gratitude for the visit and the governor’s show of compassion.

    He confirmed that Gov. Abiodun had personally reached out by phone on Saturday to commiserate with the government and people of Kano state, noting that the gesture underscored his genuine concern.

  • Road accident claims 6 lives in Akwa Ibom

    Road accident claims 6 lives in Akwa Ibom

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Akwa Ibom, says six persons have died in a fatal crash along Mbiabong Itam Road in Akwa Ibom.

    Mr Edward Odiete, the Sector Commander, FRSC Command in Akwa Ibom, disclosed this in Uyo on Thursday.

    Oduete said that the crash which involved a tricycle and a truck, occured at about 8.00a.m on Wednesday.

    “Four men, a woman and two children were involved in the crash. Three of the men, the woman and two children have been confirmed dead.

    “We mobilised to the scene on receiving the report, but the driver of the truck fled the crash scene before our arrival,” he said.

    The FRSC official said that the bodies of the deceased had been deposited in the morgue, and that the road had been cleared of the wreckage.

    Odiete said that the crash was caused by speeding and brake failure, and urged drivers to avoid speeding in the interest of their lives and that of others.

    “Motorists should avoid reckless driving, speeding, wrong-way drive, and distracted driving. Life is precious.

    “The incident would have been avoided if the driver and the tricycle rider observed certain degrees of safety measures and precautions,” he said.

    Odiete commiserated with the families of the deceased, and urged passengers to always shout out whenever drivers failed to observe safety precautions.

  • 1, 539 die on Jos-Lafia-Makurdi road crashes – FRSC

    1, 539 die on Jos-Lafia-Makurdi road crashes – FRSC

    Mr Shehu Muhammed, Corps Marshal of The Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), says no fewer than 1, 539 persons lost their in road crashes on the Jos-Lafia-Makurdi corridor between January and March 2025.

    The Corps Marshal stated this during a courtesy visit to Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Wednesday in Lafia, for the launch of “Operation Sanity” initiative in the State.

    Muhammed revealed that annual death reports due to road crashes indicated that 1.19 million people died in the world many of them from Africa in 2024.

    He further said that Nigeria alone recorded 5,081 fatalities and 31,871 injuries in 2024, a situation he said was and unacceptable.

    “Between January and March 2025, 1,539 Nigerians lost their lives in the Jos-Lafia-Makurdi corridor, 30 deaths and 339 injuries occurred this quarter.

    He said that the commission would work with all critical stakeholders to improve the standard of roads and reduce crashes on the highways across the country.

    He appreciated Governor Sule or the landmark achievements recorded in the areas of infrastructure, uplifting the quality of life of the citizens, and economic development.

    The Corps Marshal pointed out that the developments was reflected in the numerous projects being executed in the state, spanning healthcare, education, urban renewal, and electrification.

    He said that the ongoing construction of flyovers and underpasses, as well as the reconstruction of some Federal Government roads linking the state with the Federal Capital Territory, Kaduna, and Kogi States, would ensure seamless land transportation.

    “If the roads are good, it would go a long way to reduce road crashes as well as congestion,” he said

    He also appreciated Gov. Sule for  launching the Operation Sanity initiative of the corp and urged other governors to emulate him for a safer road.

    “The rate of accidents is alarming and unacceptable; Operation Sanity is, therefore, a timely and commendable intervention to create awareness on road safety issues.

    “In Nigeria, the Bureau for Statistics has estimated the cost of road crashes at a yearly 2 per cent of the country’s GDP.

    “Considering this huge socioeconomic cost of road crashes, I have to commend His Excellency for taking the bull by the horns to flag off Operation Sanity in Nasarawa State,” he added.

    On his part, Gov. Sule, who launched the Operation Sanity initiative, commended the FRSC for rising to the challenge of reforming road safety culture, saying  reckless driving had become endemic in the country.

    “You have a very important job just like all members of your team, to be able to save the lives of people on the road.

    “It is not an easy thing to do, especially in a country where a lot of people just enjoy driving at a very high speed,” he stated.

    Sule reiterated the support of his administration to the FRSC and promised to join the corps as Patron of the Nasarawa State Special Corps Marshal.

    The governor used the opportunity to  congratulate the FRSC boss on his ascension to the peak of his career and commended his vision to reform the Commission.

    Earlier, Comfort Ochiba-Asom, Nasarawa State Sector Commander of FRSC, said they would embark on massive public enlightenment, safety material distribution, and strict enforcement of traffic laws.

    She added that the corps wants to instill a culture of responsible driving and also prosecute defaulters in order  to meet the 10 per cent fatality reduction target.

  • 3 dead, 6 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway crash

    3 dead, 6 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway crash

    The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) says three people have died while six others were injured in an accident which involved five vehicles on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.

    Mr Adekunle Ajibade, the South-West Area Commander of TRACE, who confirmed the incident to NAN on Wednesday in Ota, said that the accident happened at about 7.45 a.m.

    Ajibade explained that a cement truck, with no registration number heading to toll-gate from Sango-Ota, was on top speed when it had brake failure and rammed into four vehicles.

    According to him, the six survivors sustained various degrees of injuries in the accident.

    “The corpses of the victims have been deposited at Ifo General Hospital, Ogun, while the survivors are also receiving treatment in the same hospital.

    “Motorists should always ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before putting them on the road.

    “Drivers should also stop excessive speed and reckless driving to prevent unnecessary loss of lives,” he said.

    Ajibade said that the vehicles had been towed off the expressway to ease the free flow of traffic in the area.

  • SAD: 19 dead, 8 injured in Kogi accident

    SAD: 19 dead, 8 injured in Kogi accident

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday confirmed that no fewer that 19 persons died and eight others injured in an auto crash which occurred on Sunday along Lokoja-Obajana road.

    Mr Kumar Tsukwam, state Sector Commander of the corps confirmed this in Lokoja on Monday. Tsukwam said that some of the survivors sustained bruises, cuts, dislocations, fractures, and fire burns.

    He said that the fatal accident occurred at Gadabiu community along the Lokoja-Obajana road in Lokoja Local Government Area of the state around 4pm on Sunday.

    He revealed that among the 19 burnt to death, were five children.

    According to him, the fatal and very sad accident involved an articulated vehicle (Truck) and a Toyota Hummer Bus heading to Abuja from the South.

    He said that it was a head-on collision when the bus on high speed tried to overtake an articulated vehicle only to face an incoming articulated vehicle with no option.

    “It was very unfortunate, because it was caused by speeding and wrongful overtaking and involved 27 persons with only eight survivors.

    “Our rescue operation team and the police were able to rescue the eight survivors and rushed them to Fisayo Hospital, Obajana for immediate medical attention.

    The commander said that the highways were not race roads and appealed to motorists to avoid speed and wrongful overtaking.

    He also tasked motorists to always keep to traffic rules and regulations to help the corps and the federal government in reducing road traffic crashes and carnage on roads across the country.

  • Accident claims 7, injures 16 in Niger

    Accident claims 7, injures 16 in Niger

    A ghastly accident involving an articulated vehicle has claimed seven lives with 16 others injured along Agaie-Badegi Road, in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger.

    The Director-General of Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Minna.

    He attributed the accident to a bad portion of the road on Lambata/Bida axis.

    Baba-Arah stated that the truck was carrying Federal Government grains with passengers numbering about 36, all male, heading to Kano from Lagos state.

    “As of the time of filing this report, seven people were confirmed dead, 11 people with high degree of injuries, while five people sustained minor injuries.

    “Some of the injured were taken to Badeggi and Agaie health centres, and others were taken away by their fellow colleagues,” he said.

    The director general added that most of the dead have been taken away by their relatives.

    He said that search and rescue operations was carried out by NSEMA alongside commuters and some villagers near the scene of the incident.

  • SAD! Two dispatch riders die as trucks collide on Eko Bridge

    SAD! Two dispatch riders die as trucks collide on Eko Bridge

    Two dispatch riders tragically lost their lives following a crash involving two fully loaded Mack trucks on the Eko Bridge in Lagos on Sunday.

    In a statement, the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, said that preliminary findings suggested that the driver of one of the articulated trucks, reportedly driving at an excessive speed while allegedly dozing off, lost control of the vehicle.

    He said that the truck then careened into another moving truck ahead of it, triggering a violent impact.

    This catastrophic collision, according to Taofiq, led to the dislodgement of a 20-foot container from one of the trucks, which subsequently crushed two unsuspecting dispatch riders who were navigating the route at the time.

    Both victims were confirmed dead at the scene.

    He added that the swift and coordinated response from LASTMA officers, who were on routine traffic monitoring duty beneath the Eko Bridge, ensured the immediate rescue of one severely injured truck driver.

    The driver was said to have been promptly transported to a nearby hospital in a Lagos State Government ambulance for urgent medical attention.

    But the remaining two truck drivers were said to have absconded from the scene, presumably out of fear of the grim aftermath.

    To forestall further incidents and safeguard other road users, LASTMA said its personnel immediately cordoned off the affected stretch of the bridge and redirected vehicular traffic through the Coastain Roundabout inward Alaka en route to the stadium.

    The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, in his message of condolence to the bereaved families, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives.

    He reiterated the critical importance of responsible driving, particularly for operators of articulated vehicles.

    He urged all drivers to exercise utmost caution, maintain full alertness, and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before commencing any journey.

    Bakare-Oki further emphasized the Agency’s ongoing, robust public enlightenment campaigns aimed at instilling safety consciousness among drivers, especially those operating heavy-duty vehicles.

    LASTMA said investigations are currently underway to trace and apprehend the fleeing drivers involved in the fatal crash.

    Other emergency responders at the scene of the accident include Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LSNSC), State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) and policemen from the Iporin division of the State.

  • 8 dead, 6 injured as bus collides with tanker in Anambra

    8 dead, 6 injured as bus collides with tanker in Anambra

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Sector Command, has reported that an accident at Ukpo Junction, on Nteje-Awka Road in the state, resulted in eight fatalities on Sunday night.

    The Sector Commander, Mrs Joyce Alexander confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday, in Awka.

    Alexander said the crash involved a Mack tanker without a registration number and a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number EKP375XM.

    Alexander attributed the accident to speeding and wrongful overtaking which led to a head-on collision.

    She said that an eyewitness account and preliminary investigations showed that the bus was traveling from Abakaliki to Onitsha.

    “The bus was speeding and overtook dangerously before colliding with the tanker, which was heading towards Awka on a single carriageway.

    “The crash resulted in eight fatalities – four males and four females, while six others comprising two males and four females, were injured.

    “The rescue team from Nteje attended to the injured victims, transporting them to the hospital for treatment.

    “They took the bodies of the deceased to Jerusalem Mortuary in Nteje after confirmation by a doctor,” she said.

    The Sector Commander visited the surviving victims at Regina Caeli Hospital and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital in Awka, to assess their condition and offer support.

    She condoled with the families of the dead and wished a speedy recovery to the injured victims.

    Alexander also met with the Chief of taskforce, Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, to identify areas for improvement and implement measures to reduce the risk of future accidents.

    She urged drivers to prioritise their safety and that of others by maintaining a safe speed.

    “Drivers must ensure they drive at a minimum safe speed and only overtake when the road is clear,” she said.