LAGOS SEPTEMBER 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In the early hours of yesterday (12:30 AM), a catastrophic multi-vehicle collision occurred on the Odo Iya-Alaro Bridge, tragically claiming one life and severely injuring 17 others. Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver of a Mack truck, with registration number KWL 923 XB and fully laden with diesel, lost control of the…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-There was pandemonium at the popular Mile 3 Diobu area of Port Harcourt on Tuesday when four suspected fleeing armed robbers rammed into traders who displayed their goods for the day’s market. A trader in the market, who simply identified herself as Rachael, told our reporter that they were in the market…
LAGOS AUGUST 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Less than 24 hours after Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescued accident victimsat Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos another eight accident victims were rescued at Anthony inward Ojota, Lagos when a commercial mass transit bus rammed into stationary truck. Lastma Popoola Olushola ‘Commander’ (Kilo) who led the rescue…
LAGOS JUNE 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-As Muslim faithful prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, price of rams and basic food commodities in various markets across Nigeria has led to widespread lamentation among Nigerians, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Different market surveys conducted by NAN correspondents in various states of the federation on Sunday, showed that the situation…
LAGOS JANUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Some residents, including students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA) in Ondo State, were reportedly killed or injured when a truck ran into them at the institution’s gate on Saturday. Witnesses confirmed that a yet unknown number of people were killed after a truck belonging to the Dangote Group, conveying bags of…
LAGOS AUGUST 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Few days to this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival, most major markets in Lagos and Ebonyi states were devoid of the expected bustling activities that usually herald the season. Prices of rams continue to increase, making it almost unaffordable for many Muslims. Activities at markets were still business as usual, with little or no…