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1 die, 7 injured in lone accident in Niger

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed one person dead, and seven others injured in a lone accident that occurred on Monday at Lanle Shebe village, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger. Mr Kuwar Tsukwam, state Sector Commander of…

Kaduna government debunks attack on Kaduna-Abuja road

The Kaduna State Government on Thursday debunked reports of attack and kidnapping on the Kaduna-Abuja road. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, in a statement described the report as false, adding that there was…

Fallen fuel tanker causes gridlock in Jalingo

A diesel-laden tanker has fallen in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, spilling its contents. The crash reportedly occurred at 12.45pm Monday, along the Hammarwa Way in Jaling and caused concerns among residents considering that the area houses most commercial…

Police arrest two suspected drug dealers in Jigawa

Police in Jigawa State have arrested two suspected drug dealers in Yandutse village of Ringim Local Government Area. The State commissioner of police, CP. Emmanuel Ekot Effiom confirmed this in a statement issued to newsmen. He said the suspects were…