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Fatal Brake Failure: Runaway Truck Causes Multiple Deaths in Abuja Tragedy

Abuja, Nigeria – A catastrophic traffic accident occurred on Friday at the Karu bridge, involving a runaway cement truck that led to multiple fatalities and significant vehicle damage. The scene, described by witnesses as chaotic, unfolded in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja when a cement-laden truck reportedly lost its braking ability while navigating down Kugbo hill. Authorities indicate that the truck’s brake failure precipitated a disastrous chain reaction as it collided with several vehicles. …

FRSC Reports Fatalities in Recent Multi-Vehicle Collision in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria — Authorities in Nigeria have reported a severe multi-vehicle collision that occurred earlier this week on the outskirts of Abuja, the nation’s capital, claiming several lives and injuring others. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials confirmed the tragic casualties following the incident, which involved multiple passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. The crash reportedly happened late in the evening along a busy highway, precipitated by a breakdown of a heavy truck. The aftermath saw …

Union Secretary-General Alleges Attempted Murder by Colleagues During Administrative Duty in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria — A senior official of Nigeria’s main oil workers’ union testified in court Wednesday, alleging a violent assault against him by more than a dozen members of a subordinate branch. The Federal Capital Territory High Court heard charges of attempted murder against the accused, linked to an incident at the national headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). Afolabi Olawale, secretary-general of NUPENG, claimed to have been nearly …