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Lagos road incidents in Q1 2026 – LASTMA — 69 dead and 246 injured

The death toll from vehicle accidents in Lagos State reached 69 in Q1 2026, reviving old fears about the safety of the state’s congested roadways. The persistent human toll of traffic violations and crashes was highlighted by the disclosure by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, that 246 additional individuals had injuries of varied … Read more

Diaspora of Nigerians in the United States have threatened to sue US Representative Kimberly Daniels

U.S. lawmaker Kimberly Daniels is facing legal threats from the Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG-USA) over comments she made that implicated the Sultan of Sokoto in the Nigerian security crisis and demanded the resignation of Bello Matawalle, the country’s minister of defence. Cosmas Collins, the US president of the group, issued a statement on … Read more

Fulham, a club in the Premier League, is reportedly interested in Chibuike Nwaiwu

The signing of Nwaiwu from Austrian club Wolfsberger AC in January solidified his position as a pivotal player for Trabzonspor. According to FourFourTwo, Fulham are reportedly looking into the defender’s availability. The Nigerian is allegedly also of interest to Bayer Leverkusen, a Bundesliga club. The versatility of the center back further adds to his appeal … Read more

Update: Falconets arrive in Ikenne for U-20 World Cup match against Malawi

In preparation for their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualification match against Malawi, the Nigerian Falconets have reached Ikenne for the last stage of their camping exercise. In the first stage of their preparations, Moses Aduku’s group spent three weeks in Abuja. On Saturday of next week, the Remo Stars Stadium will play home … Read more

Accord Party denies involvement in opposition gathering in Ibadan, claims impersonation of a prominent figure

Opposition parties recently met in Ibadan and decided to back a single presidential candidate for the 2027 election; the Accord Party, however, has denied being a part of this agreement. This is stated in a statement made by Mukhtar Abdallah, the party’s national secretary. The party’s name and logo, he claimed, were utilised without authorisation. … Read more

The Kano APC is prepared for war

Abdulkareem Abdussalam Zaura, also known as AA Zaura, is a senatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kano Central Senatorial District. He has declared that the APC is prepared to win the state. Here in Kano, we’re prepared for war, and our party’s leadership is rock solid. While soliciting votes for his … Read more

APC sets timetable for primaries and prices for forms

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set its timetable for 2027. The party’s presidential form costs N100 million, while the governorship form costs N50 million. The party stated that the sale of forms will begin at the APC National Secretariat from Saturday, April 25th to Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. The party’s primary election will take … Read more

Three people died in a Plateau truck crash

A vehicle accident at the Polo Roundabout in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, killed three individuals. The event occurred in the early hours of Monday, when a truck apparently lost control and crashed, killing the driver and two others on the scene. Peter Longsan, the FRSC’s Public Education Officer in the state, reported … Read more

Gunmen killed a commercial bus driver and kidnapped passengers in Edo

On the Benin-Lagos highway, gunmen suspected of kidnapping assaulted a commercial bus reportedly belonging to the GUO transport firm, murdering the driver and abducting an indeterminate number of passengers. the incident occurred on Sunday, April 19, 2026. According to reports, the gunmen ambushed the commercial bus as it drove from Lagos to the country’s east … Read more