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Traffic Gridlock at New Aboshon Toll Gate as Motorists Face Payment Hurdles The newly inaugurated toll gate at Aboshon, just before Akwanga in Nasarawa State, is currently experiencing severe traffic congestion, causing delays for motorists. According to a Toscadnews correspondent on the scene, only one lane is operational, forcing all…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested three men in the Ogii community, Okigwe Local Government Area, for allegedly being in possession of a human skull. The suspects, identified as Patrick Okoere (29), Ifeanyichukwu Anyaemeka (28), and Chukwuemeka Onyekachi (20), were apprehended on February 3 along the Okigwe-Umuahia Expressway following…
Seven travelers were kidnapped by suspected armed men near Ipele, along the Owo-Benin highway in Ondo State. According to sources, the victims were traveling from a South-South state to Akure, the Ondo State capital, when the abduction occurred over the weekend. Conflicting reports initially emerged about the number of kidnapped…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has forecasted high-intensity rainfall between May and June 2025, warning of potential flash floods in coastal cities. This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the annual climate prediction presentation in Abuja. According to the forecast, the onset of…
A tragic road accident along the Agaie-Lapai road in Niger State has claimed the lives of 14 people and left 13 others injured. The crash, which occurred on Monday, involved three trailer trucks in a head-on collision caused by speeding and wrongful overtaking. One of the trailers was transporting livestock,…
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court on Tuesday for a critical hearing that will determine whether he is officially removed from office following his controversial declaration of martial law. Yoon, a former prosecutor, sent shockwaves through the nation when he imposed martial law on December 3,…
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) in Ogoni, Rivers State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to environmental justice, education, and sustainable development. The signing ceremony, held at the State House in Abuja on Monday, was attended by key government…
After years of near-misses, Beyoncé finally clinched her first Album of the Year award at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday night, taking home the prestigious honor for her groundbreaking country album, Cowboy Carter. The 43-year-old global icon triumphed over tough competition, including Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, marking…
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, has secured her second Grammy Award, winning the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards. Tems clinched the award with her song Love Me JeJe, triumphing over strong contenders, including Tomorrow by Yemi Alade, MMS by Asake featuring Wizkid,…
Suspected herdsmen launched a deadly attack on the Amegu Nkalaha community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State on Sunday, leaving an unspecified number of people dead and several homes in ruins. Confirming the incident to Channels Television, Ebonyi State Police Command spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, stated that security…
