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Oshodi-apapa Bridge Collapses, Expressway Shut

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Chaos erupted on Lagos’ Oshodi-Apapa Expressway Thursday morning when a portion of the Five-Star pedestrian bridge suddenly collapsed.

Miraculously, no lives were lost in the incident.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud crash around 6:30 a.m. as the bridge partially gave way, blocking a section of the road and sparking panic among commuters.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) swiftly responded to the scene, launching an investigation into the cause of the collapse.

Preliminary findings revealed that an articulated truck carrying heavy equipment had collided with the bridge earlier that morning, causing significant damage and cracks that ultimately led to the collapse.

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LASEMA’s Director-General, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed that the agency’s emergency response team worked tirelessly to cordon off the area, ensuring public safety.

“Heavy-duty equipment was deployed to evacuate the impediment and prevent secondary incidents,” Oke-Osanyintolu explained.

“Our primary focus now is to completely remove all concrete debris from the road, restoring safe passage for commuters.”

Recovery operations continued throughout the day, with LASEMA personnel working closely with other emergency responders, including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Nigerian Police.


 

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Nigerian Student Wins 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship

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It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.

It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.

“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”

The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.


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‘My Reforms Have Stabilised Nigeria’s Economy’ — President Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.

He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”

The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.

However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.


 

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Nyesom Wike Says He Knows Civil Servants Don’t Like Him

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Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.

He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.

He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”


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