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Six Dead As Speeding Trailer Crashes On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

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Six passengers have been confirmed dead, and 23 others injured, following a road accident near the Foursquare Camp along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) disclosed the incident in a statement on Monday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

According to the FRSC’s Public Relations Officer, Odunsin Afolabi, fatigue and speeding caused the driver to lose control, resulting in the crash.

“The incident occurred at approximately 11:27 a.m., and the rescue team from the FRSC Ogunmakin Unit Command arrived within two minutes. A lone trailer, DAF CF 380, with registration number SNA 287 XA, was involved in the crash,” Afolabi said.

He added, “A total of 29 people were affected: six died, and 23 sustained injuries.”

Afolabi also cautioned against the mixed loading of passengers and livestock, noting that it complicates transit and increases the risk of fatalities.

The injured and deceased were taken to Oreoluwa Hospital, GOFAMINT Camp in Ogunmakin, and Victory Hospital in Ogere.

The FRSC urged all motorists to regularly service and inspect commercial vehicles, particularly heavy trailers. Drivers are advised to maintain safe speeds, exercise full control of their vehicles on expressways, and adhere strictly to road safety regulations.

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2027 Governorship Candidate Remanded In Prison Ahead Of Election.

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The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for Abia State in the 2027 election, Doris Ogala, has reportedly been remanded at Ikoyi Prison in Lagos pending the scheduling of her bail hearing.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Ogala had recently expressed fears over alleged plans to keep her in detention, warning that such moves could threaten her freedom and undermine her political ambition ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

Reality TV star and comedian DeeOne confirmed her reported detention in a post shared on his X account on Wednesday.

According to DeeOne, Ogala will remain in custody until a date is fixed for her bail hearing in the ongoing legal dispute involving Pastor Chris Okafor.

“Doris Ogala has just been remanded in Ikoyi Prison till she can get a date for her bail hearing,” he wrote.

Ogala has been embroiled in a legal dispute with Pastor Okafor following her public criticism of the cleric after his pre-wedding photographs surfaced online.

The actress had claimed that she was romantically involved with the pastor and that he had promised to marry her before allegedly ending their relationship for another woman.

Meanwhile, Ogala recently criticised the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, over his comments on the performance of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti.

Suleman had spoken positively about Otti’s administration, suggesting that the governor could secure a second term without engaging in extensive campaigning.

In response, Ogala questioned the pastor’s conduct and challenged his assessment of developments in Abia State.

She also alleged that Suleman had not visited the state despite making public comments about its situation.

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Police Arrest NSCDC Officer With Pistol, 17 Bullets At Abuja Kubwa Market.

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An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested for allegedly firing gunshots into the air during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The officer, identified as Onoja Samuel, reportedly arrived at the market armed with a pistol following allegations that some traders had assaulted his wife.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed the incident while addressing journalists at the command on Wednesday, Naija News reports.

Sanusi said the police received a distress call from Kubwa Market, located in the Bwari Area Council, reporting that a man was shooting into the air.

Following the report, officers attached to the Kubwa Police Division were deployed to the scene, where they arrested the suspect.

According to the police commissioner, preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) in the NSCDC.

He explained that the officer allegedly fired several shots during an argument with the traders.

“During the ensuing argument with the traders, Onoja Samuel, who is a DSC with the NSCDC, fired several shots into the air,” Sanusi said.

The police recovered a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition from the suspect.

Sanusi added that Samuel remained in police custody and would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The commissioner also urged personnel of other security agencies operating in the FCT to exercise restraint and notify the police divisions responsible for their areas before conducting authorised operations.

He stressed that effective coordination among security agencies was essential to preventing confrontations and maintaining peace across the territory.

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‘We Don’t Want Another Mohbad Case’ – Laolu Gbenjo Speaks On Toluwanisings.

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Nigerian gospel singer Laolu Gbenjo has cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Gbenjo’s warning comes amid growing controversy surrounding the late singer’s death and burial arrangements, with reports of disagreements among members of his family.

The gospel singer spoke on Tuesday during a night of tributes held in honour of Toluwanisings in Ibadan, Oyo State. He warned against allowing the situation to degenerate into a controversy similar to the one that followed the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad.

Describing the deceased as a devoted Christian and a genuine servant of God, Gbenjo said Toluwanisings was passionate about his faith and had a good relationship with people.

He urged the public to stop fuelling unnecessary controversy over the late singer’s death, particularly through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

“You can never see Toluwani in the midst of jobless people. He had a good heart. He was a friend to everybody. He served the Lord with all his heart. Don’t turn Toluwani into Mohbad. That madness on TikTok and Instagram must stop. If you are jobless, go and look for a job,” Gbenjo said.

Meanwhile, comedians Ayobami Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, and Olamide Oladimeji, also known as Dele Omo Woli, have threatened legal action against individuals allegedly linking them to Toluwanisings’ death.

Woli Agba disclosed this in a public notice shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.

In the notice issued by their solicitors, Gemgold, the comedians warned members of the public against publishing or circulating allegations they described as false and defamatory against them.

The legal notice maintained that the allegations were baseless and intended to damage the reputations of the two entertainers.

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