Tragedy struck late Thursday night as a fatal motor accident claimed the lives of five people in the General Gas Area of Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State. The accident, which occurred between 11:00 p.m. and midnight, took place directly opposite the…
20 dead after ferry sinks in Central African Republic, witnesses say
At least 20 people have drowned in Central African Republic after a ferry sank while carrying passengers on a river, witnesses said Saturday. The wooden ferry was carrying more than 300 people to a funeral over the Mpoko River in…
Customs officer lynched in Katsina for shooting passenger
Passengers of a truck have reportedly killed a customs officer along Katsina-Dankama road in Kaita Local Government Area of the state. Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened Wednesday morning at Gamjin Makaho village, along the Dankama road. Sources said…
Death inside Abuja-Kaduna train: We’ve medics on board — NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased officer attached to Abuja-Kaduna train, assuring the public that they have medics available on all trains to provide immediate medical assistance in case of emergency.…
Taraba auto crash kill 10 as 15 passengers kidnapped
Ten passengers were killed in an auto crash along Serti-Bali Road in Taraba State on Monday when a bus conveying twenty-two passengers from Gembu to Jalingo crashed at Garbabi, close to Bali town. Daily Trust gathered that the driver of…
Lagos police arrest one-chance robbers
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one 45-year-old, Okoro, and one 42-year-old, Patience, in a ‘one chance’ robbery in Lagos. PUNCH Online gathered that the incident occurred at about 6:00 am on Saturday. It was also learnt…
Police confirm passengers abduction in Cross River
The Police in Cross River have confirmed the abduction of some passengers around Nde 3 Corners Akparabong Junction in Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The passengers, who were on a transit, were said to have been ambushed by…
Passengers stranded as protesting NLC, TUC members picket Abuja airport
Passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja are currently stranded and unable to continue their journeys due to a protest organised by labour unions on Thursday morning. The protesters, who blocked the entrance of the airport, are members…
Off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash airline jet
An off-duty pilot has been charged with 83 counts of attempted murder, after he allegedly tried to crash a passenger jet during a flight on Sunday night. The suspect was sitting in the cockpit of an Alaska Airlines flight behind…
International students, passengers express concerns over airlines’ relocation at Lagos airport
Passengers using the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos have expressed concerns about the confusion and lack of proper information that followed the directives by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo to relocate airlines to the new terminal at…