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14 die in Lagos-Badagry expressway accident
14 Die In Lagos-Badagry Expressway Accident
No fewer than 14 persons, including a four-month-old baby, died on Sunday morning in an auto accident along Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Lagos.
Mr Williams Manga, Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, disclosed this in Badagry on Sunday.
Manga said that nine other persons sustained injuries in the accident, which occured at Agemowo axis of the road, around 7. 31 a.m.
He said a commercial bus (Mazda) with registration number MUS 411 XU carrying 19 passengers and coming from Lagos, was involved in a collision with a granite truck with registration number AKM 926YQ coming from Badagry.
“The accident occured around 7.31.a.m. when it was raining heavily along Lagos-Badagry Expressway.
“My men got to the scene of the accident at about 7.41.a.m. and took the injured to General Hospital Badagry, while the dead were deposited at the mortuary of the hospital.
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“Out of the 14 casualties, eight of them are male passengers, five female and one four-month-old female child.
“The accident was caused by speeding by the two vehicles while it was raining heavily,” he said.
The commander said that the driver of the truck was not affected.
The truck that was involved in fatal accident along Lagos Badagry expressway on Sunday.
Manga urged motorists not to exceed speed limits and to always have routine vehicle checks, for prompt detection and replacement of faults.
NAN correspondent who visited the accident scene reports that some people there could not hold back tears.
Mrs Theresa Avoseh, one of those at the scene, said the people involved in the accident were returning home after celebrating with their relations at Makoko, in Lagos.
“The bus, loaded around 5.30.a.m., was going to Seme with people who went to celebrate with their relatives,” she said, adding that the accident occurred while it was raining heavily.
Dr Olatunde Bakare, the Medical Director, General Hospital, Badagry, said 10 of the victims were brought in dead.
He said that while his staff were attending to the injured ones, four more succumbed to death, which raised the number to 14.
Bakare said that they were doing their best to save the lives of the nine surviving passengers.
He urged motorists to drive safely on the highways, especially during this rainy season.
14 Die In Lagos-Badagry Expressway Accident
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I Caught My Husband in Our Matrimonial Bed With Another Woman, Waited for Them to Finish – Wife
I Caught My Husband in Our Matrimonial Bed With Another Woman, Waited for Them to Finish – Wife
KUMASI, GHANA — A woman has sparked widespread reactions after recounting how she caught her husband allegedly having an affair with another woman in their matrimonial bedroom but chose to wait until they were done before confronting him.
The woman made the revelation during an interview on Nhyira 104.5 FM, where she narrated the shocking experience and her unusual reaction to discovering her husband’s alleged infidelity.
According to her account, she returned home unexpectedly and discovered that her husband was in their bedroom with another woman.
Rather than immediately confronting the pair, creating a scene or attempting to force her way into the room, she decided to remain calm and wait for them to finish.
“I caught my husband in our bed with another woman, so I waited for them to finish,” she reportedly told the programme’s presenters.
Her revelation has since generated considerable attention on social media, with clips from the interview circulating across various online platforms and triggering heated discussions about marriage, betrayal and relationships.
The woman’s unusual decision to wait instead of immediately confronting her husband has particularly divided social media users.
Some commentators expressed admiration for her composure, arguing that she demonstrated remarkable self-control in a situation that could easily have resulted in a heated confrontation.
Others, however, questioned how she managed to remain calm after discovering such an intimate betrayal, with some suggesting that the shock of the discovery might have left her temporarily speechless.
Some social media users also wondered what happened after the couple allegedly finished, particularly how the woman confronted her husband and what explanation he offered for the incident.
Others turned the story into a broader discussion about the importance of faithfulness and respect in marriage, insisting that no spouse should have to endure the humiliation of discovering an affair in their matrimonial home.
The account also attracted humorous reactions from some online commentators, who described the woman’s patience as extraordinary, while others said they would have reacted very differently if they had found themselves in a similar situation.
However, the circumstances surrounding the alleged affair, including the identity of the other woman and what happened after the discovery, have not been independently established.
As the interview continues to circulate online, the woman’s account has added another chapter to ongoing social media conversations about marital infidelity, trust, emotional control and the painful consequences of betrayal.
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Court Admits Supreme Court Judgment Against Emefiele in $4.5bn, N2.8bn Fraud Trial Despite Defence Objection
Court Admits Supreme Court Judgment Against Emefiele in $4.5bn, N2.8bn Fraud Trial Despite Defence Objection
LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Ikeja Special Offences Court has overruled an objection by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, and admitted a certified true copy of a Supreme Court judgment into evidence in his ongoing $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud trial.
Justice Rahman Oshodi, who presided over the proceedings on Friday, admitted the judgment as Exhibit L, ruling that it was a public document admissible in evidence.
The document reportedly concerns multiple properties forfeited to the Federal Government and allegedly linked to the former CBN governor.
The prosecution had sought to tender the Supreme Court judgment through its eighth witness, Alvan Gurumnaan, the lead investigator in the case.
However, Emefiele’s defence counsel opposed its admission, questioning its relevance and legal admissibility in the ongoing criminal proceedings.
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Emefiele is facing a 19-count charge bordering on alleged gratification, corrupt demands and abuse of office involving $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion.
He is standing trial alongside Henry Omoile, who faces a separate three-count charge over the alleged unlawful acceptance of gifts.
During Friday’s proceedings, the defence challenged the prosecution’s attempt to introduce the Supreme Court judgment, raising concerns about its relevance to the criminal trial and the circumstances surrounding the document’s presentation.
The defence also questioned the prosecution’s reliance on the judgment, which arose from a forfeiture-related matter.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi dismissed the objections, holding that a certified true copy of a court judgment qualifies as a public document that can be admitted in evidence.
The judge explained that judgments are tendered in subsequent proceedings to establish what a court had previously decided, not to automatically import the evidence presented in the earlier case into a fresh trial.
He cited several judicial authorities, including David v. Friyisi Akperen (2000), Egwu v. Ezeubu (1992), Okoye v. Ogoji (1991) and Ademba v. Odizi (1999), in support of his position.
Justice Oshodi further held that the omission of certain ancillary details did not make the certified judgment incomplete or inadmissible.
Following the ruling, the court admitted the document as Exhibit L, with its use restricted to establishing the decisions previously reached by the Supreme Court concerning the disputed assets.
The development marks another stage in the prosecution’s presentation of evidence against the former CBN governor.
The court subsequently adjourned the case until December 17, 2026, for the continuation of cross-examination and further proceedings.
Court Admits Supreme Court Judgment Against Emefiele in $4.5bn, N2.8bn Fraud Trial Despite Defence Objection
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[ICYMI] Mohbad Was Killed Over DNA Dispute, His Friend Told Me – Father Alleges
[ICYMI] Mohbad Was Killed Over DNA Dispute, His Friend Told Me – Father Alleges
LAGOS, Nigeria — Joseph Aloba, father of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has alleged that his son was killed over issues surrounding DNA testing and paternity.
Aloba made the startling allegation during an emotional interview, claiming that a close friend of the late singer told him that the controversy over paternity was connected to his son’s death.
” Mohbad was killed because of DNA. I’m saying it now for the whole world to hear. Mohbad was killed because of DNA, his friend told me. He was killed because of paternity,” the bereaved father declared.
His claim has introduced another dimension to the controversy surrounding the circumstances of the singer’s death and the prolonged dispute within his family.
DNA Controversy Deepens
Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27, under circumstances that have continued to generate public debate and calls for justice.
Since his death, a protracted disagreement has emerged between his father and widow, Omowunmi Aloba, over the paternity of their son, Liam.
The dispute has also fuelled demands for a DNA test to establish the child’s biological paternity.
The controversy took another turn following reported court-ordered DNA sample collection involving parties connected to the dispute in October, although the outcome of the process remains a subject of public interest.
Father Seeks Public Support
During the interview, Joseph Aloba appealed to Nigerians and other well-meaning individuals to support his demand for justice and transparency over his son’s death.
He maintained that there were deeper issues surrounding the events that preceded the singer’s demise, pointing specifically to the alleged connection between the DNA controversy and the circumstances of his death.
However, his latest allegation has not been independently substantiated, and no official investigative finding has established that a DNA or paternity dispute was responsible for Mohbad’s death.
The allegation is therefore expected to generate further reactions as Nigerians continue to demand answers over the circumstances surrounding the death of the former Marlian Records singer.
Mohbad’s death remains a subject of public interest, with his family and supporters continuing to seek clarity and justice.
[ICYMI] Mohbad Was Killed Over DNA Dispute, His Friend Told Me – Father Alleges
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