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Global Alarm As WHO, UN Warn Road Deaths Equal A Nation’s Population Each Year.
As the world marks this year’s World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, global bodies have renewed their call for urgent and sustained action to end the rising toll of road deaths. According to Nivo News, both the World Health Organization and the United Nations have urged governments worldwide to prioritise road safety and commit to reducing fatalities by at least half by the year 2030.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In separate statements, Dr Etienne Krug, Director of the WHO Department of Health Determinants, Promotion, and Prevention, and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, stressed the need for political will, improved funding, and stronger policy execution to reverse the trend of preventable road crashes.
Dr Krug emphasised that road safety must be treated as a national priority, adding that the ongoing crisis has persisted for far too long and that no loss of life on the road should ever be acceptable. He commended the relentless advocacy of survivors and families of crash victims, noting that their courage and activism have shifted global attitudes and inspired decisive actions. He added that the world is already halfway through the UN’s Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030, insisting that with stronger commitment, the target of cutting road deaths by 50 per cent remains achievable.
Jean Todt, in his remarks, compared the annual global casualty figure to the population of an entire country, stressing that the world cannot continue normalising such tragic statistics. He lamented that road crashes remain the leading cause of death for children and young people aged 5 to 29, arguing that the human cost of using the world’s roads has reached an intolerable level. He warned that the current pace of intervention may hinder the achievement of the 2030 target unless governments, industries, and citizens work collectively to enforce safer practices and strengthen infrastructure.
The global observance, marked every November 16 and celebrated in more than 100 countries, uses the theme “Lost Talents” for 2025 and carries the overall decade-long tagline, “Remember, Support, Act.” The day honours the millions of lives lost or permanently affected by road crashes, highlighting the dreams, creativity, and potential the world loses with each preventable tragedy.
In Nigeria, the Federal Road Safety Corps partnered with Kwapda’as Road Safety Demand (KRSD) to hold a symbolic walking and jogging exercise as part of events marking the 2025 remembrance day and the International Road Crash Victims African Conference. Stakeholders, survivors, and community advocates took part in the activities, reiterating the urgent need for safer roads across the country. A special Juma’a prayer session was also held at the Labadidi Muslim Community Mosque, where the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed—represented by Assistant Corps Marshal Hafiz Muhammed—restated the agency’s commitment to supporting victims, honouring their memories, and working to prevent avoidable tragedies.
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has criticised members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), claiming that the party lacks intelligent individuals.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that Galadima made the remarks while reacting to a court judgment involving the ADC and reports about the health condition of Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the ruling against the party.
He accused some ADC members of celebrating reports of the judge’s illness without considering the possible legal implications of his absence from the country.
Galadima made the comments during an interview on African Independent Television (AIT) on Wednesday.
He argued that if Justice Lifu travelled to Europe for medical treatment, it could delay the ADC’s efforts to appeal the judgment because another judge could not sign the records of proceedings on his behalf.
According to him, the party should be more concerned about obtaining the necessary court records to challenge the judgment rather than celebrating reports about the judge’s health.
Galadima said: “You know there was a judgment against ADC, isn’t it? Yes. And I’ve just heard you read something that Dino Melaye said. They’ve got a true certified copy of the judgment, and I know some ADC people are jumping up and down that the judge (Peter Lifu) who gave a ruling against them has fallen ill and is supposed to be taken to hospital in Europe.”
He further alleged that ADC members had failed to understand that the judge’s absence could prevent them from pursuing an appeal until he returned.
“I just found out that maybe there aren’t intelligent people in the ADC. They didn’t know that if that is true, it is deliberate to deny them appeal, because if the judge goes to London or Europe or anywhere and outside the country, the records of proceedings from his judgment cannot be signed by any judge.
“So no appeal could be had until he’s back. They didn’t know that they are playing on their intelligence, and that’s why Nigerian politicians are lazy. They don’t think,” he added.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente is hopeful that Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal will recover from his knee injury in time to feature in Sunday’s UEFA Nations League clash against England in Madrid.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The 19-year-old was left out of Spain’s squad for Thursday’s trip to Prague to face the Czech Republic after experiencing discomfort during Barcelona’s 2-1 La Liga victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Medical tests conducted in Barcelona reportedly revealed inflammation and fluid in his knee, prompting doctors to recommend that he take additional time to rest.
Speaking on Wednesday, November 11, De la Fuente explained that the decision to leave Yamal out of the trip was aimed at giving the youngster enough time to recover before joining the national team.
The Spain manager confirmed that the forward was undergoing rehabilitation exercises under the supervision of his physiotherapist and Barcelona’s medical team, adding that his recovery was progressing positively.
“We believe, I’m optimistic, that on Friday he’ll be with us,” De la Fuente said.
Yamal, who finished third in the October Ballon d’Or voting, is expected to join the Spanish squad on Friday. However, his availability for Sunday’s encounter against England will depend on his physical condition.
Meanwhile, De la Fuente dismissed suggestions that the Barcelona youngster receives special treatment within the national team, insisting that all players are treated equally.
He maintained that Spain would have taken the same decision if another member of the squad had been dealing with a similar injury.
A registrar at the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that Justice Peter Lifu was hospitalised after experiencing breathing difficulties and was being prepared for medical evacuation to London.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The registrar, who spoke to a reporter during an enquiry, said the judge was attending to cases in court, contradicting claims that he had been rushed to the National Hospital, Abuja, for emergency medical treatment.
The viral report had alleged that Justice Lifu suddenly developed respiratory complications and that arrangements were underway to fly him abroad after attempts to treat him in Abuja reportedly failed.
However, the registrar challenged those spreading the claims to visit the court and confirm that the judge was present.
The reports emerged amid public reactions to Justice Lifu’s recent judgment nullifying the candidacy of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.
The registrar’s account of the judge’s presence in court and participation in judicial proceedings directly contradicts the central claims circulating on social media.
The development has renewed concerns over the spread of unverified information, particularly involving public officials and judicial officers whose decisions may attract strong public reactions.
Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for an investigation into a viral video showing the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, distributing cash and wrappers at an All Progressives Congress (APC) event in Rivers State.
Naija News reports that the party’s presidential campaign council, through its Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate the incident.
In the viral video, the minister was seen handing bundles of cash to women alongside bales of wrappers bearing the APC logo.
She was also captured distributing envelopes displaying the images of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Shaibu accused the ruling party of attempting to secure support for Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said the ADC would no longer remain silent over what it described as the use of money and material gifts to influence voters.
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