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Tragic Road Accident Claims Two Lives In Anambra: Excessive Speed Blamed
Tragic Road Accident Claims Two Lives In Anambra: Excessive Speed Blamed....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A somber atmosphere enveloped Azia junction, Ihiala along the Owerri-Ihiala Expressway in Anambra State on Friday as a road accident resulted in the loss of two lives………CONTINUE READING
The incident, described as a lone accident, involved an unidentified commercial driver operating a Mercedes truck. Reports indicate that the tragedy unfolded around 9:30 am, with excessive speed and loss of control being cited as the primary causes.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver, navigating at high speed, abruptly lost control of the vehicle, careening into a large gutter by the roadside before crashing.
Confirming the grim occurrence, Margaret Onabe, the acting Sector Public Education Officer for the Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra State, revealed that two male adults were tragically involved in the crash.
“Onabe stated, “The cause of the crash was attributed to excessive speed and loss of control. According to eyewitnesses, the driver was speeding, lost control, and rammed into a big gutter by the roadside, and crashed.”
Tragically, both the driver and his conductor lost their lives in the collision. Their bodies were swiftly transported to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Mortuary in Ihiala by compassionate bystanders before the arrival of the FRSC rescue team.
Efforts by the FRSC team to clear the expressway of debris swiftly ensued, restoring normalcy to both vehicular and human movement in the area.
In response to the devastating incident, Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi, the Sector Commander for Anambra State, extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He reiterated the imperative for motorists to prioritize safety over speed, urging adherence to safe driving practices.
“He warned motorists to desist from excessive speed and drive within the safe speed limit they can control. Let us drive to stay alive, road safety is everyone’s responsibility,” Onabe emphasized.
As the community grapples with the loss, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical need for vigilance and responsible driving on the roads.
Super Eagles and Brentford defender Benjamin Fredrick has finally made his competitive return to the pitch after enduring a grueling 287-day layoff due to a knee injury sustained in November 2025 while on loan at Belgian side FCV Dender EH. The 21-year-old center-back logged 45 minutes for Brentford U-21 in a dominant 5-1 Premier League 2 victory over Sunderland U-21 at Wheatsheaf Park before being substituted for Ollie Shield at halftime—a match highlighted by a hat-trick from Kaye Furo, son of former Nigeria international Iyenemi Furo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Fredrick’s lengthy absence sidelined him from the bronze-winning squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and interrupted a promising trajectory that saw him make his Super Eagles debut, feature prominently during Nigeria’s Unity Cup triumph under Eric Chelle, and play crucial minutes in the 2026 World Cup African play-offs in Morocco following his breakout campaign at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
His timely return provides a major boost for the national team as coach Eric Chelle prepares to unveil his squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where Nigeria is placed in Group L alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, and co-hosts Tanzania. Meanwhile, Brentford U-21 will look to carry their momentum forward when they travel to face Hull City in the Premier League Cup on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, has adjourned a high-stakes suit (FHC/ABJ/CS/1888/2026) filed by African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his party against President Bola Tinubu, the APC, and INEC until September 28. The legal challenge seeks to disqualify President Tinubu from the 2027 presidential race over allegations that he submitted a forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate bearing the name “Tinubu Bola Adekunle”—a document he purportedly used dating back to his 1999 Lagos State governorship bid.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During Tuesday’s proceedings, a legal team led by Omosanya Popoola appeared for President Tinubu, while Alex Iziyon (SAN) represented INEC. However, Atiku’s counsel, Joseph Onu, argued that the President had not yet been personally served and requested an alternative service method or a formal written undertaking from Tinubu’s counsel. While INEC urged the court to press forward given that over 17 days had elapsed since filing, Justice Ekwo ruled that the court would not dictate how plaintiffs manage their case and granted the adjournment. In closing, the judge issued a stern warning to all parties and legal representatives to refrain from discussing the sub-judice matter in the media or on social media to avoid severe consequences.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has brought on Bright Ozebagbe and Deniran Ortega as assistant coaches for the Olympic Eagles, a move made public on September 1 through a press statement by Kola Daniel, Special Assistant on Media to the National Sports Commission (NSC) Director General. Chelle praised the two emerging tacticians for their strong backgrounds as the team gears up for the 2028 Olympic qualifiers kicking off in November 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Ozebagbe currently serves as the Technical Adviser for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Ikorodu City—who narrowly missed a continental spot at the close of last season—while Ortega brings UEFA licensure, Scottish Football Association training experience, and his ongoing role as an assistant coach for Nigeria’s Flying Eagles. Having already presented his roadmap to the NSC leadership, Chelle is slated to open the team’s training camp in Abuja shortly.
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