Several communities in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, were submerged by floods on Thursday after hours of heavy rainfall destroyed homes, household property and livestock and prompting residents to block a major interstate highway in protest. The flooding affected communities including Nkemba and adjoining streets, Abak Road, Ukana Offot, Port Harcourt Street, Tabernacle Road…
News Niger State map Quick Read Guregi said the accident involved a trailer conveying about 40 passengers and a tanker. By Abubakar Akote Yabagi Five people have been confirmed dead, while eight others sustained critical injuries in a road crash involving a trailer and a tanker on Sunday in Agaie, Agaie Local Government Area of…
(Scene of the Accident. Photo by Daily Post) The Ebem Ohafia community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State was thrown into mourning on Monday following the deaths of two indigenes in separate fatal road accidents. The victims, identified as Mr. Thompson Kalu and Uma Orji, died on Sunday evening and Monday morning…
A traffic warden in Delta State has allegedly caused a serious accident after physically struggling with a driver over control of his steering wheel on Warri Airport Road. The confrontation reportedly began after the driver failed to stop at a red traffic light, prompting the warden to grab the steering wheel. The struggle led to…
Suspected terrorists have killed four people, including a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, in a fresh attack along the Jikamshi–Funtua road in Katsina State. SaharaReporters gathered that the victims were ambushed and shot dead by armed bandits on Monday evening while travelling along the notorious route. Among those killed were identified as Saidu Nasir…
The Suleja International Market, located in the Rafinseyi area of Suleja in North-Central Nigeria, was promoted by the Niger State government as a major commercial hub expected to drive economic activities due to its proximity to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. However, investigations by SaharaReporters have uncovered what appears to be questionable financial spending running…
A part of Old Stadium Road in the heart of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, has been swallowed by a gully erosion. The adjoining road is about 100 metres from Wellington Bassey Way, the road leading to the Akwa Ibom Government House. For decades, this expanding gully has plagued the community, swallowing farmland and…
By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba (A Review Of The Politics Of Biafra And The Future Of Nigeria) Hon. Chudi Offodile’s energy-filled book calls to mind two striking titles from past intellectual engagement with Nigeria. In chronological order, the first was a 1985 poem by Sonala Olumhense in The Guardian “Because I Love You.” The other was Emeka…
The Ogun State Government has confirmed ordering the contractor handling the Paddy Arikawe Oye Igbimo Road in Sagamu GRA to halt work for failing to obtain the necessary approvals and permits. The road is a constituency project facilitated by former governor and Ogun East Senator Gbenga Daniel. A viral letter signed by the Permanent Secretary…
The face off between the Ogun state government and the senator representing the Ogun East Senatorial district, Gbenga Daniel is yet to abate as the state ministry of works and infrastructure has allegedly issued a “stop work” on a road infrastructure alleged to have been facilitated for reconstruction in Sagamu area of the state…
