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Girl, 2, drowns in family pond on Christmas Day

A two-year-old girl, Isobel Wallace, tragically died after falling into a pond at her family's new home in Doncaster on Christmas Day. Her heartbroken family pays tribute to their 'magic girl'.

Two Children Drown in Ibadan's Odo-Ona River

The Okunade family mourns as Abdullahi, 15, and Rasheed, 11, drown in a deep section of the Odo-Ona River in Apete, Ibadan. Family recounts failed rescue attempts and delayed response.

Anthony Joshua Hospitalised After Road Accident

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is hospitalised following a road crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Police confirm details of the Monday morning incident.

Ibadan Fire: Six Rooms Destroyed, No Casualties

A fire at a residential building on Alemuloke Street, Sango Ibadan, destroyed six rooms. Firefighters' swift action prevented casualties and further spread. Officials commend response and urge fire safety.

Fire guts storey building in Ibadan's Sango area

A swift response by Oyo State and Federal firefighters prevented a major disaster after a fire broke out in a Sango, Ibadan residential building. No lives were lost. Learn crucial fire safety tips from officials.

Fayose: Proof Makinde Got N50bn From Tinubu

Former Governor Ayo Fayose has released documents alleging Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde received N50bn from the Tinubu administration. He challenges Makinde to sue him. Read the full details.

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.

Police nab robber, recover motorcycle in Ibadan

Oyo State Police apprehend a suspected robber in Ibadan, recovering a stolen TVS motorcycle after a late-night chase. CP Femi Haruna commends officers' swift action. Read details.

7 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash

A bus somersaulted on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after a tyre burst, injuring seven. TRACE and FRSC responded. Also, a fatal tanker explosion occurred in Lagos. Read details.

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.

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.

Akpabio Gives Jobs to Deceased Police Aide's Sons

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced automatic employment for the two sons of his late police aide, DSP Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a crash. The gesture has ignited mixed reactions from Nigerians online. Read the full story.

Akpabio Offers Jobs to Sons of Deceased Police Escort

Senate President Godswill Akpabio pledges automatic employment for two sons of his late police rider, DSP Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a tragic accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Read the full story.

Ogun Police Launch Joint Security Ops for Christmas

Ogun State Police Command launches a major joint security operation with the Army, NSCDC, and Amotekun for the Christmas and New Year period. CP Lanre Ogunlowo assures safety on highways and bans fireworks. Report suspicious activities via emergency lines

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