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Three Drown in Benue River on Boxing Day

A Boxing Day picnic at River Buruku in Benue State turned tragic as three fun seekers drowned. The community mourns as bodies are recovered. Read more about the incident and the river's notorious history.

7 Killed in Yobe Bus Crash After Tyre Burst

A fatal accident in Yobe State claims seven lives, including two children, after a Sharon bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to maintain vehicles and avoid speeding.

Cross River Governor Otu Signs N961bn 2026 Budget

Governor Bassey Otu has signed the N961 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, focusing on infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The budget promises social stability and shared prosperity for Cross River State.

Two Teenagers Drown in Ibadan's Apete River

The Apete community in Ibadan mourns Abdullahi Sheriff, 15, and Adekitan Rasheed, 13, who drowned in a local river. Learn the details and urgent safety calls from residents.

19 Dead in Plateau, Gombe Road Accidents

At least 19 lives lost in separate trailer crashes in Plateau and Gombe states. FRSC blames speeding, issues urgent safety warnings to motorists during festive travel.

Teenagers Drown in Apete River, Ibadan

Two teenagers, Abdullahi Sheriff (15) and Adekitan Rasheed (13), drowned in a river in Apete, Ibadan, on December 21, 2025. Read the tragic details and community warnings ignored.

10 Dead in Plateau Road Crash on Jos-Bauchi Road

Ten passengers died and others were injured in a fatal road crash involving four vehicles on the Jos-Bauchi road. FRSC confirms speed and reckless driving as causes. Read more for safety advice.

Northern Elders Criticise Ex-APC Chairman, Back Gov Otu

Elders from Cross River North Senatorial District have publicly disowned former APC chairman Alphonsus Eba's remarks, calling them embarrassing. They reaffirm total loyalty to Governor Bassey Otu's administration. Read the full story.

Navy Saves 20 from Burning Ship off Calabar

The Nigerian Navy rescued 20 crew members after their vessel, MV Chimba Express, caught fire on the Calabar waterways. One crew member remains missing as search efforts continue. Read the full report.

Gbolarumi Declares for Oyo 2027 PDP Governorship Ticket

Former Oyo Deputy Governor Hazeem Gbolarumi has officially declared his ambition to contest the PDP governorship ticket for the 2027 election. He is the first aspirant to signal interest, promising inclusive governance.

Nine Dead in Gombe Trailer-Bus Crash

A speeding trailer killed nine people in Gombe State after a crash with a Sharon bus. FRSC confirms brake failure and excessive speed caused the fatal accident. Read more for safety advice.

Alaafin: Only Oyo Throne Can Confer Yorubaland Titles

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, states that only the Oyo throne has the historical and legal authority to install chieftaincy titles bearing the name 'Yorubaland'. Read the full details.

Makinde Signs ₦892bn 2026 Oyo Budget Monday

Governor Seyi Makinde will sign Oyo State's ₦892 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law on Monday, December 22. The 'Budget of Economic Expansion' aims to drive growth and infrastructure. Read details.

KWAM 1 Meets Alaafin, Video Sparks Reactions

A video of Fuji star KWAM 1 meeting the Alaafin of Oyo at a wedding has gone viral, sparking mixed reactions amid his legal bid for the Awujale throne. Read details and netizens' comments.

Lagos LAWMA Worker Killed by Reckless Driver

A female LAWMA street sweeper was killed by a commercial bus driver reversing illegally on a Lagos expressway. The driver fled but was caught by LASTMA. Read the full report.

LAWMA Sweeper Killed by Reversing Bus in Lagos

A female Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) street sweeper was fatally struck by a commercial bus reversing unlawfully on Meran Road. LASTMA apprehended the fleeing driver. Read details of this preventable tragedy.

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