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Governor Bago Bans Trucks on Dikko Bridge After Deadly Tanker Explosion
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has ordered an immediate ban on heavy-duty trucks using the one-way route through Dikko Bridge after a horrific tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Suleja Local Government Area.
The explosion, which occurred on Saturday, claimed over 80 lives, many of whom were attempting to scoop fuel from the overturned tanker.
Governor Bago, during his visit to the site of the tragedy, expressed deep sorrow and described the incident as a painful reminder of the dangers posed by reckless behavior.
To prevent such disasters in the future, the governor announced that vehicles from the Maje axis would no longer be permitted to use the one-way route over Dikko Bridge.
Instead, they must take the alternative route beneath the bridge and make a U-turn. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been tasked with enforcing this directive, with additional support from transport unions to ensure compliance.
Governor Bago linked the frequent accidents in the area to delays in the completion of the Minna-Suleja road project. He urged the federal government to accelerate the work.
In a bid to support the injured, the governor ordered the redeployment of doctors from Minna hospitals to Suleja General Hospital, where many victims are receiving treatment.
He assured the families of the deceased and the injured that the state government would do everything possible to provide support during this difficult time.
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Man Found Alive Nearly Two Weeks After Balogun Market Fire Incident
An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.
According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.
The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.
Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.
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Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash
It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.
The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.
Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.
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‘Government Prioritizes Money More’ — PDP Calls Out FG On New Tax Law
It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.
“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”
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