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Accident Claims Female Keke Rider, Two Others In Delta

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6 years ago

December 5, 2019

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A female driver of a commercial tricycle popularly known as keke and three other persons have lost theirs Iives in a gashly accident that occurred along Ekuigbo axis of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

The accident which involved a Mercedes Benz 190 car with registration number NGN 709 AA, a commercial motorcycle with registration number ABD 050 QJ and a motorcycle with registration number DT 9231 HB, left four others with various degrees of injuries.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, an operative from the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), said the accident occurred on Tuesday leading to the immediate death of the keke rider, adding that the two other victims gave up the ghost the next day while receiving medical attention at the hospital.

The FRSC operative who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the keke which was conveying gallons of vegetable oil, earlier had a lone accident with the contents spilling on the road.

“While the keke rider in company of two other concerned citizens were rearranging the gallons back to into the keke, the Mercedes Benz lost control which drove into the spill, lost control and rammed into them”, he added.

The victims including the female keke rider identified as Felicia Taiwo whom were rushed to the Ughelli Central hospital, were reported dead at the hospital while receiving medical attention.

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JUST IN: Fire Guts Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone In Igbesa

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15 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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A fire broke out on Sunday at the Ogun State Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa.

As of this report, there has been no official statement on what caused the incident. However, a resident said the fire was triggered by a gas explosion from a foam-producing company in the industrial park.

The source added that the fire spread quickly, affecting nearby houses before emergency responders arrived.

Details later…

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AAU Postpones Resumption Date

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1 day ago

January 10, 2026

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The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, has approved, on behalf of the university’s Senate, the postponement of students’ resumption and commencement of academic activities.

In a statement,
Otunba Mike Aladenika,
Head, Information, Public Relations & Protocol, AAU, said the decision became necessary to enable the university to complete ongoing renovation works on student structures and facilities, aimed at enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience.

“According to him, the management is committed to providing a conducive environment for academic excellence and believes that this temporary adjustment will ultimately benefit our students.

“While the university management intends to announce a new resumption date, any student(s) still in our hostels are advised to vacate with immediate effect to allow for effective ongoing renovation works

“In light of this development, the university regrets to announce that the 140th Inaugural Lecture, originally scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026, and ongoing examinations have been postponed.

“A new date for the lecture and the completion of the examinations will be communicated to all stakeholders in due course.

“The university appreciates the understanding and cooperation of students, parents, and guardians on this matter.

“We urge all students to adhere to the new resumption date and prepare for a productive academic session.

“Parents and guardians are kindly requested to ensure their children/wards are aware of and comply with the revised resumption schedule.”

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Protest Rocks Ekpoma Over Incessant Kidnapping

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1 day ago

January 10, 2026

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Residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State on Saturday protested against incessant kidnappings in the area.

Ekpoma, in recent times has been under attack by kidnappers who snatched residents from their homes.

The protest grounded commercial activities as students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, also joined in the protest.

The protesters, in anger, also pulled down campaign billboards for the 2027 general elections mounted in the university hosting town.

Speaking on the protest, Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Austin Eigbiremolen, assured that adequate security would be deployed to Ekpoma.

According to him, the kidnappers would be chased away from the area in no distance time.

Also reacting to the protest, Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, dismissed was top of the security situation in Ekpoma, adding the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, was already in Ekpoma.

Ikoedem said nine persons who were kidnapped on Friday were rescued unhurt after the Eagle Combat Drone Unit was deployed to the forest alongside local hunters.

“In the heat of the rescue operation, the kidnappers’ camp was located through real-time aerial intelligence.

“The ground troops stormed the camp, forcing the kidnappers to flee and abandon two locally fabricated AK-49 rifles.

“The victims, including five children were rescued unhurt. This landmark deployment underscores the transformative role of technology in modern policing and sets a new benchmark for operational enhancement in Edo State,” she said.