Chaos in Apapa as Fuel Tanker Overturns at Tincan Liverpool Bridge, Residents Rush to Scoop Petrol

Panic and danger erupted in Apapa, Lagos, after a fuel tanker overturned at the Tincan Liverpool Bridge, spilling large quantities of petrol onto the road leading to Tin Can Island Port. Despite the high risk, residents and passersby rushed under the bridge with buckets and jerrycans to scoop the highly flammable fuel. Videos showed people lying on the ground to collect petrol as traffic gridlock worsened. As of reporting time, emergency agencies like FRSC, Fire Service, Police, and LASEMA were nowhere in sight, raising serious safety concerns.

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Wahala Don Set Oo! FRSC Confirms Deadly Crash As 12 People Die On Yangoji–Abuja Road

Wahala don happen for the Yangoji–Abuja corridor as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a fatal multiple-vehicle crash that claimed 12 lives at Gada Biyu on Sunday, January 11, 2026. According to a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Segun Ogungbemide, the accident occurred around 11:45am and involved four vehicles: a commercial trailer carrying coal, a commercial bus, and two commercial cars. Preliminary findings indicate that speed violation and dangerous driving caused the crash. The truck driver was said to be driving above the legal speed limit, lost control and rammed into already parked vehicles, triggering the deadly collision. Out of 18 people involved, five died instantly at the scene, while seven others who were rescued and taken to hospital later succumbed to their injuries. Three victims sustained varying injuries and are currently receiving treatment.

Bus Crashes into Truck on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Many Feared Dead Days After Anthony Joshua’s Fatal Accident

An 18-seater bus rammed into a truck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on January 1, 2026, leaving several passengers feared dead and others trapped. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with the FRSC confirming the incident. The truck was reportedly attempting a U-turn when the collision occurred.

The accident comes just days after British boxer Anthony Joshua survived a car crash on the same highway that killed two of his team members. Nigerians have expressed growing concern over the road’s safety, citing repeated fatal accidents. Investigations into the cause of the crash and accountability for drivers involved are ongoing.

Many Passengers Feared Dead as Commercial Bus Crashes Into Truck on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on New Year Day, Rescue Operations Ongoing

A fatal road accident occurred on New Year’s Day along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, opposite the NASFAT junction, leaving many passengers trapped and feared dead. The crash involved an 18-seater commercial bus travelling from Lagos, which rammed into a truck that was reportedly making a U-turn at the busy section of the highway.

According to eyewitness accounts and video footage from the scene, the impact forced the bus to slide underneath the truck, trapping several passengers inside the wreckage while many others were left unconscious. Residents and emergency responders were seen making frantic efforts to rescue victims as operations continued at the scene.

The Ogun State spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole, confirmed that the command had been alerted to the incident but said a full report was still being awaited as rescue efforts were ongoing.

The crash has once again raised concerns about road safety on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, particularly during festive periods when traffic volume and reckless driving often increase. The tragedy comes amid growing public anxiety over recurring fatal accidents on Nigerian highways, including a recent night-time crash that killed eight University of Jos students.

As authorities continue rescue and investigation efforts, Nigerians have renewed calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, safer road infrastructure, and improved emergency response systems to prevent further loss of lives on major highways.

Anthony Joshua’s Tragic Crash: Sowore Blames Nigeria’s Failed Emergency System, Says Boxer’s Team Members Could Have Survived With Proper Care

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has blamed Nigeria’s collapsed emergency response system for the deaths of two members of Anthony Joshua’s team following a recent road crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Speaking during a live BBC broadcast on road safety, Sowore said the victims might have survived if Nigeria had functional emergency medical services.

Sowore expressed shock over images from the accident scene, where victims were reportedly pulled from the wreckage without stretchers, first aid, or trained emergency responders. He argued that poor and delayed emergency care accounts for between 50 and 60 percent of road accident fatalities in Nigeria, describing the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway as one of the deadliest roads in the country, with an estimated 70 to 80 deaths recorded monthly.

The activist strongly criticised the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), accusing the agency of abandoning its core mandate of saving lives despite being statutorily equipped with ambulances and emergency tools. He alleged that the agency now focuses more on extortion than emergency rescue, contrasting its current state with its early years under Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, when it was widely respected.

Sowore also rejected claims that Nigeria lacks the financial capacity to provide advanced emergency services such as air ambulances. He cited examples of political elites and their families receiving emergency medical evacuation abroad, including the case of a former president’s son flown to Germany after an accident, arguing that such resources could instead fund public emergency helicopters.

He concluded by calling for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s road safety and emergency response systems, warning that without decisive leadership and proper prioritisation, preventable deaths will continue to occur daily on Nigerian highways.

Anthony Joshua’s Driver Discharged, May Face Prosecution Over Fatal Lagos-Ibadan Crash

The driver of the vehicle carrying former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua during the fatal Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash has been discharged from Duchess International Hospital and may face prosecution for reckless driving. Preliminary investigations by the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) indicate that the crash was caused by a burst front tyre and excessive speed, which led the SUV to collide with a stationary truck. Joshua is in stable condition, but two members of his team, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, died at the scene. Authorities are also seeking the driver of the truck involved, who fled immediately after the accident.

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Anthony Joshua’s Family Demands Access After Fatal Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash as FRSC Awaits Full Probe

The family of world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has expressed urgent concern over their inability to visit him following a fatal road crash on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The accident claimed the lives of two of Joshua’s close friends and team members, Ayodele Kelvin Olu, 36, a Nigerian-British citizen, and Gami Sina, 36, a British citizen.

Joshua’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, said the news of the crash came as a “rude shock” and revealed that the family has only been in limited contact with Joshua’s parents, who are also in Nigeria. The family has requested access to see the boxer at the undisclosed medical facility where he is receiving treatment, citing the importance of family support during this critical time.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that the crash involved a black Lexus SUV, registration number KRD 850 HN, colliding with a stationary truck near the Sinoma axis of Sagamu. Preliminary assessments suggest excessive speed as a potential cause, but the FRSC awaits a full technical investigation to determine the exact circumstances.

Political figures and community leaders have reacted with condolences and calls for improved road safety. The Deputy Head of Mission of the British High Commission, Simon Field, visited Joshua at the hospital, while both Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu are monitoring his condition. President Bola Tinubu has also been briefed and reportedly spoke with Joshua and his mother to convey support and condolences.

18 Persons Including Children Confirmed Dead in Tragic Jigawa Road Crash After Tyre Burst Sparks Multiple-Vehicle Collision on Dutse–Kwanar Babaldu Highway

At least 18 people, including children, have been confirmed dead following a devastating road traffic accident along the Dutse–Kwanar Babaldu highway in Jigawa State. The fatal crash occurred on Tuesday and involved three vehicles, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

Preliminary reports indicate that a Volkswagen bus conveying passengers suffered a sudden tyre burst while in motion, causing the driver to lose control and collide with an oncoming vehicle. Moments later, a truck rammed into both vehicles, crushing them and leading to massive casualties.

The Jigawa State FRSC Sector Commander, Umar Matazu, confirmed that the victims included male and female adults as well as children. Emergency responders and security personnel were quickly deployed to rescue survivors, evacuate the injured to nearby hospitals, and recover the bodies of the deceased.

Following the tragedy, the FRSC urged motorists to ensure proper vehicle maintenance, particularly tyre safety, and to obey speed limits to prevent avoidable road accidents. The incident has once again highlighted the deadly consequences of poor vehicle condition and road safety lapses on Nigerian highways.

Anthony Joshua’s Accident: Reno Omokri Slams Nigerians Over ‘De-Marketing’ Nigeria After Fatal Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Crash

Former presidential aide and ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has criticised Nigerians for what he described as the de-marketing of Nigeria following the fatal road accident involving boxing champion Anthony Joshua on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Omokri faulted social media users for spreading claims that no first responders arrived at the scene, stressing that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) responded promptly and that preliminary reports attributed the deaths to collision trauma caused by excessive speed. He urged Nigerians to verify facts before making statements that damage the country’s image abroad, as international media reportedly quoted negative posts by Nigerian users.

FRSC Attributes Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Crash Involving Anthony Joshua to Speeding and Wrong Overtaking

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported that a road traffic accident involving Nigerian-British boxing champion Anthony Joshua on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway was caused by excessive speeding and wrongful overtaking. The crash, which occurred near Sagamu, Ogun State, involved a Lexus Jeep carrying Joshua and a stationary commercial truck, resulting in two fatalities, one injury, and minor injuries for Joshua. FRSC emphasized adherence to traffic rules, lane discipline, and safety to prevent fatal crashes, especially during the festive travel period.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition Of 25-Storey GNI House After Massive Fire Outbreak On Lagos Island

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House located on Martins Street, Lagos Island, following a devastating inferno that engulfed the building on Wednesday night. The directive was issued on Thursday during the governor’s on-the-spot assessment of the incident scene as firefighters continued efforts to fully extinguish the blaze.

According to Governor Sanwo-Olu, preliminary findings revealed that the high-rise building, originally constructed for office use, had been illegally converted into a warehouse where highly inflammable materials were stored across several floors. He explained that the misuse of the structure significantly worsened the fire, making firefighting operations extremely challenging despite the early arrival of emergency responders and deployment of aerial ladder equipment.

The fire reportedly started from the fourth and fifth floors before rapidly spreading to upper levels around 8:00 p.m., intensified by the combustible contents inside the building. Sanwo-Olu disclosed that a committee led by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Gbenga Oyerinde, has been set up to determine the safest and fastest method to demolish the weakened structure within days, noting that parts of the building had already suffered partial collapse.

The governor confirmed that no fatalities were recorded, although between seven and ten people sustained injuries and were taken to hospitals by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). He also warned residents and businesses against storing flammable materials in residential and office buildings, especially in crowded market areas, stressing that enforcement and fire safety advocacy would be intensified during the dry harmattan season.

Meanwhile, officials of the Federal Fire Service stated that firefighting efforts were complicated by the close proximity of surrounding buildings and uncertainty over the contents of the affected structure. Over ten nearby buildings were impacted by the fire, with at least two severely damaged. Emergency agencies including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASEMA, Nigeria Police Force, FRSC, Federal Fire Service and LASTMA remain on ground managing the situation.

Lagos Tanker Explosion Near University Kills Two As LASTMA Blames Overspeeding On Badagry Expressway

A tragic tanker explosion near the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) along the Oto-Ijanikin axis of the Badagry Expressway has claimed the lives of two people, sparking renewed concerns over road safety in Lagos. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday when a diesel-laden Mack truck heading toward Agbara reportedly lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle at high speed.

According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the tanker crashed and immediately burst into flames due to reckless overspeeding. The driver and an adult female passenger trapped inside the vehicle were unable to escape and died at the scene. LASTMA officials said their operatives swiftly arrived at the location, cordoned off the area, and contacted emergency responders, including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Ijanikin Police Division.

Authorities also intervened to stop residents who had rushed to the scene with containers to scoop spilled diesel, warning that such actions are extremely dangerous and often lead to secondary explosions and preventable deaths. LASTMA stressed that the quick response of its officers helped avert a potentially larger disaster.

Emergency responders eventually extinguished the fire and removed the burnt tanker from the road, while the FRSC handled the recovery of the victims. The explosion caused significant traffic disruption along the busy Badagry Expressway, with motorists advised to expect delays as clearing operations continued.

LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing the deaths as painful and avoidable, particularly during the festive season. He cautioned tanker and articulated vehicle drivers to adhere strictly to speed limits and traffic regulations, noting that overspeeding remains a leading cause of fatal accidents in Lagos. He also issued a strong warning against fuel scooping at accident scenes, calling the practice irresponsible and a serious threat to public safety.

19 Dead in Separate Trailer Crashes in Gombe and Plateau States

At least 19 people have died in separate road accidents in Gombe and Plateau states within 24 hours. In Gombe, nine people were killed when a trailer lost control and collided with a Sharon bus along Kaltungo-Cham road. In Plateau, 10 passengers died in a multi-vehicle crash involving two trailers and two mini buses on Jos-Bauchi Road. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) attributed the accidents to excessive speed and reckless driving, urging motorists to exercise caution, especially during the festive period. Injured victims were taken to nearby hospitals, and investigations are ongoing.

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Terrorists Kill FRSC Officer, Brother of House of Reps Member in Katsina Amid Peace Talks

Ibrahim Dalhatu Tafoki, a Federal Road Safety Corps officer and younger brother of Rt. Hon. Shehu Dalhatu Tafoki, a House of Representatives member, was killed by armed assailants along the Funtua–Tafoki road in Faskari LGA, Katsina State. The attack occurred on Tuesday evening while Tafoki was riding a motorcycle, and the attackers stole his motorcycle. The incident raises serious concerns about the fragility of ongoing peace and reconciliation efforts with bandit groups in the region, highlighting the persistent security challenges in Nigeria’s North-West. Authorities have yet to release an official statement.

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Tragic Road Accident in Gombe: Speeding Trailer Kills Nine, Injures Five on Kaltungo-Cham Road

Nine people have tragically died in a road accident on the Kaltungo-Cham Road in Gombe State, after a speeding trailer collided with a Sharon bus. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that excessive speed and brake failure were primary causes of the crash, which occurred in Kaluwa community, Kaltungo LGA. Of the 18 people involved, five sustained injuries while four escaped unharmed. Victims were rushed to Kaltungo General Hospital, and the deceased were deposited at the mortuary. FRSC officials urged motorists to drive cautiously, especially on sloping roads and during the busy Yuletide travel season, while stressing the importance of vehicle inspections to prevent similar tragedies.

On Monday morning, December 22, 2025, thousands of motorists were stranded for hours on the Abuja–Lokoja Expressway, despite claims by the Tinubu administration that traffic had returned to normal. Vehicles barely moved over a stretch of less than five kilometres, turning the busy highway into a virtual parking lot. Families, commuters, and commercial drivers spent hours trapped in traffic, highlighting alleged government denial and infrastructural neglect during peak Christmas travel.
Eyewitnesses reported that ongoing road construction, combined with contractors leaving for the holiday without providing traffic management or diversions, contributed to the congestion. The Ministry of Works, however, stated that the disruption was triggered by a standoff between truck drivers and military personnel after a truck’s windscreen was smashed, which led drivers to block the road in protest.
In response, Federal authorities deployed measures to restore traffic flow, reopening completed sections of the expressway and working with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other agencies. Officials urged motorists to remain patient, cautious, and orderly during the peak holiday period.
The incident underscores ongoing challenges in road infrastructure management and traffic control in Nigeria, especially during high-traffic festive periods.
Source: SaharaReporters, December 22, 2025.

UPDATE ON ABUJA–LOKOJA ROAD

The FRSC Corps Marshal has ordered the deployment of additional officers and tow trucks along the Abuja–Lokoja Road to ease the ongoing traffic gridlock and ensure swift removal of obstructions.

He confirmed that the congestion is largely due to increased vehicular movement, ongoing construction points, as well as undisciplined and impatient drivers driving against traffic, urging motorists traveling within this season to cooperate with personnel on duty for smooth traffic flow.

12 Persons Killed, Two Injured as Abuja–Eastern Bound Bus Rams Into Broken-Down Truck on Ejule–Enugu Highway in Kogi State

No fewer than 12 people, including a child, lost their lives while two others sustained injuries in a fatal road accident that occurred late Friday night along the Ejule–Enugu highway in Idah Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that the crash, which happened around 11:30 p.m., involved an 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus belonging to Romchi Mass Transit travelling from Abuja to the eastern part of the country. According to the Kogi State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr. Tenimu Etuku, the bus rammed into a stationary articulated truck that had broken down on the highway due to excessive speeding. FRSC personnel carried out rescue operations, evacuating the injured to a nearby hospital and depositing the bodies of the deceased at a morgue. Etuku described the incident as tragic and preventable, urging motorists to avoid overspeeding, reckless driving, and fatigue, especially during the festive season when traffic volume on the major federal highway significantly increases.

FRSC CORPS MARSHAL DIRECTS NATIONWIDE CRACKDOWN TO SAVE LIVES

the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, mni, has directived all Commanding Officers across the Federation to ensure 100 percent deployment of personnel, patrol teams and operational assets in line with the operational guidelines of Operation Zero Tolerance Special patrol Exercise.

The directive signals the Corps’ uncompromising determination to dominate the roads, enforce discipline and protect lives during the peak end-of-year travel season, declaring zero tolerance for negligence, compromise or operational slack.

The exercise which commenced on 15 December, 2025 and will run until 15 January, 2026, is a high impact, intelligence driven nationwide special operation aimed at delivering round-the-clock patrols, strategic traffic management, rapid emergency response and aggressive enforcement of traffic laws and all formations have been mandated to prioritise critical corridors, crash prone locations, gridlock points and major inter-state routes, while ensuring sustained visibility of FRSC personnel as a strong deterrent to traffic violations.

FRSC RAISES AWARENESS ON SAFE DRIVING ACROSS IDENTIFIED CORRIDORS

The federal road safety corps (FRSC) has intensified public awareness campaigns on the need for safe, responsible and disciplined driving across nNgeria’s first six designated corridors, which experience heavy traffic flow during the festive season.

The awareness drive covers the Lagos–Ibadan–Egbeda;
Abuja city gate–airport road–Giri–Kubwa–AYA (FCT metropolis);
Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria;
Abuja–Lokoja–Zariagi;
Benin–Asaba–Awka; and
Shagamu–Ijebu Ode–ore–Benin corridors.

These routes, including about 50 other corridors serve as critical national arteries and record heightened vehicular movement as citizens travel to reunite with families and loved ones.

The corps marshal however warned that violation of traffic regulations along these corridors poses grave and far reaching dangers, as speeding, wrongful overtaking, lane indiscipline, drunk driving and disregard for traffic control devices significantly reduce reaction time and increase the severity of crashes. Such violations often result in loss of vehicle control, dangerous head on collisions, pedestrian knockdowns and multi vehicle pile ups that overwhelm emergency response efforts and leave families permanently devastated.