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Road Horror: Five Dead, Eight Hospitalized After Tragic Trailer Collision In Niger State.

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A series of tragic road accidents occurred over the weekend involving both civilians and military recruits.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • A collision in Agaie, Niger State, resulted in five deaths and left eight individuals with critical injuries on Sunday.

  • The incident involved a trailer carrying approximately 40 passengers that was traveling from Gusau, Zamfara State, to Shagamu, Ogun State.

  • According to Hussaini Guregi, a Desk Officer for the National Emergency Management Agency in Agaie, the crash occurred when the driver lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle to avoid a stationary, faulty tanker on the road.

  • The deceased have been moved to the General Hospital morgue in Agaie, where the injured survivors are also receiving medical treatment.

Accident Involving Nigerian Army Recruits

  • On Saturday, a separate accident occurred involving a vehicle transporting candidates shortlisted for recruitment into the Nigerian Army from Imo State.

  • The candidates were en route to the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna State, to begin their basic military training.

  • The journey was being managed under the supervision of Lieutenant Colonel P.D. Ngal.

  • Footage of the scene showed injured candidates receiving assistance from responders, though official casualty numbers and the specific cause of the crash remain unconfirmed.

  • There are concerns that the injuries sustained could potentially lead to the disqualification of some candidates from the recruitment program.

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Game Changer: Why Political Insiders Believe Makinde Is the Opposition’s Best Bet Against Tinubu!

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  • The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has urged other opposition parties to rally behind Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as a consensus presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Speaking in Abuja through its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, the party noted that ongoing discussions facilitated by the G-100 pressure group are advancing toward presenting a unified opposition front ahead of an upcoming meeting.

    • Yusuf stressed that opposition stakeholders should prioritize national interest and regional rotation—allowing the South to complete another four-year term—over individual ambitions.

    • He touted Makinde’s governance track record, youth appeal, and proposed blueprints for national security and economic reform as key factors giving him an edge over other aspirants.

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Keep The Peace Or Lose Your Throne: Governor Otu Sends Shockwaves Through The Traditional Council!.

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  • Speaking at the annual International Leboku Festival in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, the governor strongly condemned the recent deadly inter-communal clashes between the Ugep and Idomi communities, labeling the violence a “show of shame.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Otu emphasized that traditional leaders are strictly accountable for upholding local peace and traditions, warning that the state government will withdraw certificates of recognition from royal fathers where violence erupts and will withhold recognition from communities plagued by parallel leadership factions.

    • Yakurr Council Chairman Chief Inyang Yibala Igri urged residents to choose development and historical ties over destruction, encouraging youths to focus on commercial farming.

    • Meanwhile, the Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ufem Ubana, pledged the traditional council’s commitment to sustaining harmony while drawing attention to local concerns, including tensions from dual coronations in Agoi-Ibami, requests for sports infrastructure upgrades, and media coverage improvements.

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Operation Sweep: Military Troops Unleash Devastating Raid On Abuja’s Criminal Underworld!.

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  • Joint forces comprising troops from the Army Headquarters Garrison and Operation SWEEP carried out a security raid on Sunday, August 23, 2026, targeting illegal shanties and suspected criminal hideouts in the Federal Capital Territory.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • The sweep, which commenced around 4:00 p.m., spanned several communities across the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), including Karshi, Jeje, Kurape, and Nyanya, with the objective of eliminating safe havens for criminals and boosting security surveillance.

    • According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation successfully dismantled multiple unauthorized structures in areas identified as vulnerable.

    • Following the exercise, the Mai-Anguwa of Nyanya praised the military action and committed to maintaining strong intelligence sharing and communication with security agencies to flag suspicious activities.

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