Environment

NiMet predicts three days of cloudiness, thunderstorms nationwide

  The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms across the country from…

By Juliet Anine

One in five Australian wildlife species face escalating bird flu threat

Nearly one in every five bird and mammal species in Australia is now considered…

By Christian George

Hundreds displaced after Fuego volcano eruption in Guatemala

Hundreds of residents living on the slopes of Guatemala’s Fuego volcano in Central America…

By Christian George
Venezuela quake death toll climbs to 2,954

Italy approves €100m relief package after powerful Naples earthquake

The Italian government has approved a 100 million euro ($115 million) emergency relief package…

By Christian George

Australians face new bin rules as government tighten accepted waste items

Households across Western Australia are being asked to change what they place in their…

By Christian George

Ogun begins clean-up of lead-contaminated sites in Ogijo

  The Ogun State government has launched a major environmental clean-up operation in the…

By Juliet Anine
US and Iran trade strikes after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Hundreds of migrants attempt to swim from Morocco to Spain

Hundreds of migrants have made attempts to swim from Morocco to the Spanish North…

By Christian George
Venezuela quake death toll climbs to 2,954

Death toll from Japan earthquake climbs to 30, rescue efforts intensify

The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck south-western Japan has increased to…

By Christian George
Venezuela quake death toll climbs to 2,954

13 people killed as powerful earthquake strikes Japan

Japanese Prime Minister, Takaichi Sanae, confirmed on Wednesday that no fewer than 13 people…

By Christian George
Lagos traffic advisory announcing two-week Kara Bridge repairs and partial lane closure

Motorists face two-week traffic congestion over Kara Bridge repair

Motorists using Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway may experience traffic delays. This is…

By Maha Christopher
Damaged Honda SUV, Toyota pickup and articulated truck involved in a Kara Bridge accident

Another accident has occurred at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, marking the third major road incident reported on the busy corridor within one week. According to eyewitness information and photographs obtained from the scene, the accident involved an articulated truck, a Toyota pickup and a Honda SUV. The images showed extensive damage to the front section of the Honda, while the pickup also appeared damaged near the truck. Details about possible injuries or casualties were also unavailable. Traffic and emergency authorities had yet to provide an official account of the incident. Third accident episode raises safety concerns The latest Kara Bridge crash follows two major accident episodes recorded at the same location within a few days. Earlier in the week, a fully loaded trailer carrying bags of flour overturned after hitting the bridge’s side rail. The driver suffered serious injuries and received medical attention. Preliminary findings linked that incident to overloading, which reportedly caused the driver to lose control of the truck. Another major disruption occurred on Friday when a crash involving five articulated trucks and a Toyota Sienna blocked the outward section of the expressway. One person died, while another sustained injuries during the collision. Five other people escaped without injuries. While emergency officials were clearing the wreckage, a commercial bus crashed on the Lagos-bound carriageway. Authorities attributed the second crash to brake failure and rescued the injured driver. Repeated crashes disrupt major highway The accidents caused severe congestion around Kara Bridge, Ojodu Berger and adjoining routes. Many commuters abandoned their vehicles and continued their journeys on foot. Kara Bridge serves as a major link between Lagos, Ogun and other parts of the country. Heavy commercial vehicles use the corridor daily to transport goods into and out of Lagos. The frequency of recent accidents has renewed concerns about speeding, overloading, poor vehicle maintenance and brake failure among articulated vehicles. Motorists have called for stronger enforcement of road safety rules around the bridge. They also want traffic agencies to increase monitoring and respond quickly to broken-down vehicles. Road users approaching Kara Bridge have been advised to drive carefully, maintain safe distances and prepare for possible traffic delays while officials clear the latest scene.

Another accident has occurred at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, marking the third…

By Maha Christopher

NEMA, Cross River agency assess flood damage in riverine communities

  The National Emergency Management Agency and the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency…

By Juliet Anine
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf announcing plans to establish a state-owned commercial airline

Kano plans state-owned airline to employ trained pilots

The Kano state airline is expected to begin commercial operations within one year, Governor…

By Maha Christopher
Smoke rising from the Justrite Superstore fire in the Akowonjo area of Lagos

Photos: Fire damages Justrite Superstore outlet in Lagos

The Justrite Superstore fire damaged part of the company’s building in the Akowonjo area…

By Maha Christopher
NPC officials announcing digital birth registration across Kwara State

Kwara rolls out digital registration for births, deaths

The National Population Commission has introduced digital birth registration and death registration across Kwara…

By Maha Christopher