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Woman Killed as Tipper Truck Loses Control at Iyana Ishasi U-Turn
A tragic incident occurred at the Iyana Ishasi U-turn, inward Mile 2, on Tuesday, December 17, when a fully loaded Howo tipper truck lost control and fatally struck a woman standing by the roadside.
Preliminary reports from the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) revealed that the truck, while attempting to navigate heavy traffic at high speed, suffered a brake failure. The resulting loss of control caused the vehicle to veer off its path, hitting the pedestrian, who tragically died on the spot.
Officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and LASTMA, supported by officers from the Ishasi Police Division, promptly responded to manage the situation and ensure security in the area.
Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed his condolences to the victim’s family, describing the loss as deeply regrettable. He urged motorists to prioritize safety through regular vehicle maintenance and strict adherence to traffic laws to prevent such avoidable tragedies.
The unfortunate event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and poor vehicle management on Nigerian roads.
President Bola Tinubu speaks on CNG in Nigeria and shares how the benefits from it aren’t even helping the government but are going into the pockets of truck owners.
While speaking on his promise to help the refinery and the removal of the fuel subsidy to better the country, he spoke on CNG:
“Equally, the introduction of compressed natural gas — well, I will appeal to you: we will do more and encourage you, but ask your drivers to let the benefits trickle down to commuters too, because whatever benefit is coming from CNG is going into the pockets of truck owners. It’s not spreading as fast as I would like, but it should spread.
“The refineries you mentioned are going to come back to work. We’re just building a very firm reset and structural reworking of the economics of it.”
The Nigerian youth leaders of Ogun State call on the government for their support to advance youth development in the state.
For International Youth Day, Ogun State held a programme with Nigerian youth leaders, and it was shared.
“Ogun State is at a trajectory moment of transition and continuity, and it’s a political season. We are trying to ensure that youth inclusion is key in the next administration’s agenda.”
“A dedicated ministry will help coordinate opportunities for our young people and ensure that their voices are properly channelled.”
According to reports, fuel stations are reducing their prices a bit. This has become a general thing around Nigeria after the spike due to the removal of subsidy.
The prices are dropping to ₦1,275 and ₦1,299, going lower than ₦1,300 compared to what it was before.
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