19 Jan, 2026
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Deaf Pedestrian Killed In Lagos Road Accident

A deaf pedestrian lost his life in a fatal accident while waiting for a commercial bus at a designated stop along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, inward Maryland, near Temac Filling Station, Ikeja, Lagos. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, involved two Suzuki mini commercial buses (popularly known as Korope), with registration numbers EPE 279 YJ […]

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Imo: Protest rocks Owerri over demolition of old Timber Market

Residents of Umuonyima community in Owerri Municipal Council of Imo State have staged a protest against the demolition of the Old Timber Market by the state government. Speaking with journalists, the President General of the Community, Christian Anukam, said that they were protesting against inhumane action meted on the community by the state government over […]

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Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju dies after collapsing during fight in Ghana

Former West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has reportedly died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju was battling against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at the Ghana Professional Boxing League’s Fight Night 15 at Bukom Boxing Arena when he passed out. Segun, a 40-year-old veteran of the sport, was participating […]

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Rivers: NASS prevented descent to anarchy – Senate leader, Bamidele

The Leader of the Nigeria’s Senate, Senator Opeyemi Michael Bamidele on Saturday defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, noting that they should be commended and not vilified. As a responsible and responsive parliament, Bamidele argued that an emergency “is […]

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Edo: Killing hunters attempt to sow hate, division in Nigeria – Obidient Movement

The Obidient Movement have condemned the gruesome killing of some Northern hunters in Edo State, stressing that Nigerians must not lose their humanity. The movement described the killing of the hunters as an attempt to sow the seeds of hate, intolerance and division in Nigeria. The hunters, bearing about 19 locally made firearms, as confirmed […]