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13 Dead in Kaduna-Abuja Road Accident as FRSC Urges Caution On Road
At least 13 people tragically lost their lives on the busy Kaduna-Abuja expressway following a severe accident on Friday.
This is according to Kabir Nadabo, Kaduna State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
Nadabo confirmed that the incident, which took place around 3 p.m. near Olam Farm, involved a high-impact collision between a Toyota Hiace, carrying 11 passengers, and a Golf Saloon with five occupants.
The Toyota was marked GTG 96YA, while the Golf was registered as RBC 369XE.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, moving the deceased to St. Gerard’s Hospital, while three injured survivors were transported to AP Smart Hospital in Kakuri for urgent medical care.
Describing the accident as a sombre reminder of the risks on the road, Nadabo stressed the importance of safe driving practices, particularly the need to curb excessive speeding, which he identified as a major factor in the crash.
Highlighting the onset of the ‘ember’ months—a period often associated with a rise in road accidents due to increased travel and road congestion, Nadabo urged drivers to strictly follow speed limits and practice safe driving.
The FRSC, he emphasized, remains committed to promoting road safety, especially as the year-end approaches, and advised all motorists to adhere to traffic rules to protect themselves and other road users.
He expressed gratitude to the Kaduna State Government for its ongoing support of the FRSC’s efforts to make highways safer, which he said is critical as the Corps works to reduce accident rates.
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“Culturally and Historically, Lagos Is Yoruba”-Daniel Bwala Clarifies Past ‘No-Man’s Land’ Remark on Lagos
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, recalls his statement describing Lagos as a “no-man’s land.”
The adviser later received huge criticism from Nigerians over the description and many disagreed with him.
During a recent interview, the adviser addressed the issue and clarified that Lagos belongs to the Yoruba people, as it is Yoruba land.
“Don’t misinterpret what I said in my interview this morning. Culturally, historically, and constitutionally, Lagos belongs to the Yoruba people, and that has never been in contention. The unique identity of Lagos as a Yoruba homeland is settled and beyond dispute.”
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, which marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was made in Abuja through a statement signed by Dr Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior.
In the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, extended warm wishes to Muslims in Nigeria and beyond. He called on the Muslim community to follow the Prophet’s example of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion, noting that these virtues are key to building unity and progress in the nation.
He added that Eid-ul-Mawlid provides an opportunity for Nigerians to deepen the spirit of brotherhood, strengthen peaceful coexistence, and live out the Prophet’s message of respect and service to humanity.
Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Raji Samad Adetola, widely known as Mr Sanku Comedy, has passed away following a tragic car accident.
The accident occurred in the early hours of Monday along the Oyo-Ogbomoso road in Ibadan. Reports on social media showed images and videos of the wrecked car, which had veered into a ditch.
Sanku was in the vehicle with a friend when the crash happened. Both were rushed to the hospital but sadly, they were confirmed dead a few hours later.
Actress Funmi Awelewa shared on Instagram that she sent one of her students near Bowen Hospital to check on him. According to her, he was initially said to be responding to treatment, but despite her prayers, he later passed away.
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