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FATIGUE AND OVER SPEEDING BLAMED FOR KANO ATHLETES’ FATAL CRASH

CapitalTimesNews / 3 weeks

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has attributed the fatal crash involving athletes of Kano State on their way to the National Sports Festival to the combined effects of fatigue and over speeding. The accident occurred on Saturday at Gadar Yankifii on the Kano/Kaduna highway, claiming the lives of 21 persons, all males. According to the FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Coaster bus with number plate KN 041 A17 veered off the road due to driver fatigue and over speeding. The bus had 24 occupants, comprising 23 males and a female, who survived with two males. All survivors are undergoing treatment at a hospital. The dead include journalists, wrestlers, kickboxers, two drivers, medical doctors, referees, and the image maker of the Kano State Sports Commission. One of the victims was identified as Imam Umar Fagge, a football referee and junior brother of Umar Fagge, the Acting Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission. President Bola Tinubu has described the accident as a “devastating blow to the nation” that casts a dark shadow on the National Sports Festival. “It casts a shadow over the National Sports Festival, a celebration of unity, talent, and excellence,” the President said in a statement. He added that the festival has long served as a platform for discovering and nurturing athletes who bring pride to Nigeria on both national and international stages.

PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS VICTIMS OF KANO ACCIDENT, NIGER FLOODING TRAGEDY

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President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic accident involving members of the Kano State contingent who were returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State. In a statement, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) Bayo Onanuga said the President extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kano State, as well as to the families and loved ones of those who died in the accident. Bayo Onanuga said, “This is a devastating blow to the nation. It casts a shadow over the National Sports Festival, a celebration of unity, talent, and excellence. It has long served as a platform for discovering and nurturing athletes who bring pride to Nigeria on both national and international stages,” as quoted from President Tinubu. Onanuga further stated that the President affirmed that the greatest honour the country can accord the victims is to take concrete steps to prevent such tragedies in the future and improve safety standards across the nation’s transportation systems. The President prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and asked God Almighty to grant strength and comfort to the bereaved families. “We will continue to coordinate with the Niger State Government to ensure a swift, coordinated, and compassionate response—one that prioritises lives, restores dignity and accelerates recovery,” the President said in a separate statement regarding the Niger State flooding tragedy. Onanuga said President Tinubu expressed deep concern over the severe flooding in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, which has led to the loss of lives and the displacement of numerous families. The President directed the immediate activation of the National Emergency Response Centre and has since been fully briefed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on the scale of the disaster and the urgent humanitarian needs. Search-and-rescue operations are underway, and all relevant federal agencies have been mobilised to support the Niger State Government’s response. Relief materials and temporary shelters are being deployed without delay. “I assure all those impacted that our government stands with you,” the President said. Bayo Onanuga added that the President directed security agencies to assist in emergency operations and mandated that NEMA and the National Emergency Response Centre provide continuous coordination and updates.

TRAGEDY STRIKES NIGERIAN SPORTS AS 21 KANO ATHLETES DIE IN ROAD CRASH

CapitalTimesNews / 3 weeks

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A devastating road accident has claimed the lives of 21 athletes from Kano State who were returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State. The accident occurred at Dakatsalle Bridge in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. The bus conveying the athletes fell off the bridge, resulting in the tragic loss of lives. According to the Kano State Sports Commission Chairman, Umar Fagge, several other athletes sustained injuries and were rushed to Kura General Hospital for medical attention. Fagge expressed shock over the incident, stating that efforts are underway to provide support to the victims’ families and ensure proper medical care for the injured. “We have counted 19 dead bodies,” Fagge initially said, though the Federal Road Safety Corps later confirmed 21 fatalities. The athletes were part of a larger contingent representing Kano State at the National Sports Festival. The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano Sector Command, confirmed the accident and the casualties. Its Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, stated that a total of 32 persons were involved in the crash, comprising 31 male adults and one female adult. “Preliminary investigation indicates that 21 persons sadly lost their lives, while the remaining sustained varying degrees of injuries,” Labaran added. President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the tragic accident, describing it as a “devastating blow to the nation.” In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kano State, as well as the families of the deceased. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also mourned the loss, calling for improved safety standards to prevent such occurrences. The Kano State Government has confirmed the incident, with officials describing it as one of the darkest moments in the state’s recent sporting history. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration has pledged to review safety measures for future travels involving official state teams and reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and safety of all its representatives in national events.

TRAGEDY STRIKES NIGERIAN GOSPEL MUSIC INDUSTRY AS FOUR SINGERS DIE IN OGUN AUTO CRASH

CapitalTimesNews / 3 months

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Four popular Nigerian gospel singers from the same family, Evangelist Ayodeji Kekerejesu, Evangelist Iyanu Joseph, Monjolajesu Oluwapamilerin, and Opeyemi Adesina, have tragically lost their lives in a fatal car accident along the Ikorodu/Sagamu road in Ogun State. The accident occurred when a vehicle crashed into two vehicles that collided, with the gospel singers being in one of the vehicles. Ogun State Commander and Public Information Officer for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Florence Okupe, explained that the singers died instantly on the spot. “The accident occurred after a vehicle crashed into two vehicles that collided,” she said, urging drivers to avoid overspeeding. Their deaths have created sadness in the Nigerian gospel music industry, with many mourning the loss of these talented artists cut short in their prime. This tragic incident comes after other notable Nigerian gospel singers have faced similar fates, including Sammie Okposo, who died in 2022 after being involved in a car accident earlier that year.

SIX DEAD, FOUR INJURED IN LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY CRASH

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A devastating accident has occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, claiming the lives of six people and injuring four others. The accident happened at around 7:00 am in front of NIPCO Gas Station, opposite Prayer City, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry headquarters. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the crash involved three vehicles, including two tankers and a commercial transport bus. A total of 15 people were involved in the incident, with 13 males and 2 females. The FRSC’s RS2HQ Special Intervention Patrol team responded quickly to the scene, evacuating the injured victims to nearby hospitals and depositing the corpses of the deceased at Idera Hospital Morgue in Sagamu, Ogun State. The probable causes of the accident have been identified as speed violation and loss of concentration. The FRSC has urged motorists to adhere to speed limits and maintain proper vehicle condition to avoid road tragedies. “We deeply regret the loss of lives and urge motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits, avoid reckless driving, and maintain proper vehicle condition to avoid road tragedies,” said Corps Commander Kehinde G. Hamzat, FRSC Lagos Sector Commander.

TRUCK CRASHES INTO RESIDENTIAL COMPOUND, KILLS 9 FAMILY MEMBERS IN BENUE

Nicolas Adekeye / 5 months

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A tragic incident occurred in Okete Village, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, when a truck ran into a residential compound, killing nine members of a family. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Makurdi. According to Anene, the unfortunate incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday. “The command has launched a full investigation into the incident, and further information will be made available to newsmen,” Anene stated. The Benue Command of the Nigerian Police Force has assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the crash and prevent similar incidents in the future.

INDIAN LAWMAKER GURPREET GOGI ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF DEAD

Nicolas Adekeye / 5 months

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Gurpreet Gogi, a member of the Legislative Assembly from India’s Aam Admi Party, has died after accidentally shooting himself in the head. According to his family, the incident occurred around midnight, and Gogi was rushed to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, where he was declared dead. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jaskaran Singh Teja confirmed the death, stating that it appeared to be accidental. “As per the family members, he shot himself accidentally and sustained bullet injuries to his head. Gurpreet Gogi was declared dead at the hospital, his body has been kept at the mortuary in the DMC hospital,” Teja said. The exact cause of death will be determined once the post-mortem report is available. “Cause of the death will be clear once the post-mortem reports come,” Teja noted. Further investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Gogi joined the Aam Admi Party in 2022 and had made headlines after defeating two-time Congress MLA Bharat Bhushan Ashu during the Ludhiana assembly elections. Several political leaders have expressed shock over Gogi’s death, with Punjab AAP president Aman Arora offering condolences to the grieving family.

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FATIGUE AND OVER SPEEDING BLAMED FOR KANO ATHLETES’ FATAL CRASH

PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS VICTIMS OF KANO ACCIDENT, NIGER FLOODING TRAGEDY

TRAGEDY STRIKES NIGERIAN SPORTS AS 21 KANO ATHLETES DIE IN ROAD CRASH

TRAGEDY STRIKES NIGERIAN GOSPEL MUSIC INDUSTRY AS FOUR SINGERS DIE IN OGUN AUTO CRASH

SIX DEAD, FOUR INJURED IN LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY CRASH

TRUCK CRASHES INTO RESIDENTIAL COMPOUND, KILLS 9 FAMILY MEMBERS IN BENUE

INDIAN LAWMAKER GURPREET GOGI ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF DEAD

GUNMEN HIJACK BENUE LINKS BUS, KIDNAP.

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