Lagos Records 1,409 Road Crashes as LASTMA Rescues 670
LAGOS, Nigeria – Traffic authorities in Lagos responded to 1,409 road crashes and rescued 670 victims in nine months, highlighting the scale of road…
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Anambra Building Collapse Kills Mother, 14-Year-Old Daughter
ANAMBRA, Nigeria – A mother and her 14-year-old daughter have died after a three-storey building under construction collapsed onto their home in Okpoko, Ogbaru…
Cars Burn, Shops Looted as Xenophobic Violence Erupts in South Africa
South Africa – At least 24 vehicles were burnt in Johannesburg and Durban as xenophobic violence erupted in South Africa following a court ruling…
UNESCO Urges Disability Inclusion in Nigeria Policy
ABUJA, Nigeria – UNESCO has called for the active participation of persons with disabilities in shaping national policies, saying their inclusion is essential to…
LASCOPA Launches Toll-Free Consumer Helpline
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has introduced a toll-free helpline for residents to report fake, expired, adulterated and counterfeit…
FG Announces ₦250m for Families of Niger Miners
MINNA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced a ₦250 million support package for the families of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while…
Benue Justice Ministry Expands Digital Legal Access
BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue State Ministry of Justice is expanding digital access to legal services and targeted support for vulnerable groups, including survivors…
20 Killed, Five Injured in Multiple-Vehicle Crash on Plateau Route
PLATEAU, Nigeria — Twenty people have been killed and five others injured in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Hawan Kibo-Jos route in Plateau State,…
UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Attempted ‘Terrorist Act’ on Israel-Bound Flight
UAE — The United Arab Emirates Attorney General has said the co-pilot of an Israel-bound Flydubai flight attempted to carry out a “terrorist act”…
Lagos Justice Ministry Clarifies Teenager, Adult Robbery Case
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has clarified that a teenager and an adult recently reported to have been detained over…