FRSC says Ogun State recorded 415 road crashes and 161 deaths between January and May 2026, reflecting a decline in crashes, fatalities and injuries compared with the same period in 2025.
Six people lost their lives while eight others were rescued following a devastating multiple-vehicle crash that triggered a fire outbreak at the Ibadan toll gate section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Authorities attributed the accident to suspected brake failure involving trucks and tankers.
To guarantee accident-free travel during the upcoming festive season, the Niger State FRSC command initiates a massive deployment of 600 officers and emergency vehicles.
A tragic lone accident on the Eruku bridge has claimed the lives of 11 people after their vehicle somersaulted and plunged into the depths, with the FRSC citing overloading and suspected intoxication as key factors.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 1,521 lives, with 3,442 laboratory-confirmed infections recorded as health authorities and global experts warn the epidemic is spreading at an unprecedented pace.
The Enugu State Government has inaugurated a three-member advisory panel to investigate the lingering crisis in Obeagu Ugwuaji Autonomous Community, with the committee expected to submit its findings within two weeks as part of efforts to restore lasting peace.
Gaming operators in Nigeria stand to benefit significantly from the country’s new tax regime, with ESIRS Chairman Emmanuel Ekene Nnamani describing the reforms as pro-business measures designed to reduce burdens, encourage investment and drive industry growth.
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) seals commercial premises along the Tejuosho–Ojuelegba corridor following persistent illegal refuse dumping on public road medians.