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Two Children Killed in Fatal Car Crash on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
Two children have tragically lost their lives following a single-car accident involving a Toyota Camry on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway, near Kere Itori.
The incident, which took place late Saturday night around 11:00 p.m., was confirmed by Mrs. Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State, through a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday.
Mrs. Okpe attributed the cause of the accident to speeding, emphasizing that the vehicle, bearing registration number AGL 36 JA, was overcrowded with passengers at the time of the crash.
According to her, a total of nine individuals were involved, consisting of seven men, one male child, and one female child.
Sadly, both children, a boy and a girl, lost their lives in the accident. The other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Emergency responders quickly transported the injured victims to the General Hospital in Ifo for medical treatment. The bodies of the two deceased children were taken to a nearby morgue.
Mrs. Okpe used the tragic event as an opportunity to remind motorists of the importance of adhering to traffic regulations, especially with regard to speeding and overloading.
She urged all drivers to exercise caution and be responsible on the roads to prevent further accidents of this nature.
The spokesperson extended her condolences to the families of the victims, stressing the ongoing efforts of the FRSC to promote road safety and reduce accidents across the country.
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.
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.
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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