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Passenger Bus Crashes Under Bridge on Lokoja-Okene Highway

KEY POINTS A passenger bus travelling from Jos to Lagos crashed under a bridge on the Lokoja-Okene highway, killing 16 people. FRSC blamed excessive speed and driver fatigue for the accident, which occurred near Osara in Kogi State. Six injured passengers were rescued and...

13 Killed in Fresh Midnight Attack on Plateau Community

KEY POINTS Suspected gunmen killed at least 13 people in a midnight attack on Ngbra Zongo community in Plateau State. Residents said the attackers shot victims, used machetes, and moved from house to house during the assault. Community leaders condemned the killings and called...

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Passenger Bus Crashes Under Bridge on Lokoja-Okene Highway

KEY POINTS A passenger bus travelling from Jos to Lagos crashed under a bridge...

13 Killed in Fresh Midnight Attack on Plateau Community

KEY POINTS Suspected gunmen killed at least 13 people in a midnight attack on...

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