Day: December 24, 2025

Lagos Escapes Yuletide Tragedy: No Casualties in Ojuelegba 40ft Container Accident

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Traffic on the busy Ojuelegba Bridge in Lagos was halted on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, after a 40ft container truck overturned. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, stating that the loaded Mack truck fell while traveling inward toward the National Stadium in Surulere. According to LASTMA spokesperson Taofiq Adebayo, the fallen container completely blocked the bridge, forcing emergency responders to divert all vehicular movement from Fadeyi and Onipan through the Ojuelegba service lane to connect with Funsho Williams Avenue. Taofiq Adebayo, the Director of Public Affairs…

Yuletide Relief: FG Implements 50% Reduction in Nationwide Train Fares

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To alleviate the financial burden on travelers during the Yuletide, the Federal Government has approved a 50 percent reduction in train fares nationwide. This initiative aims to lower travel costs for citizens journeying across the country for Christmas and New Year celebrations. The discount was announced in Lagos on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, by Dr. Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director and CEO of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)Opeifa said the fare reduction took effect on Tuesday and has already recorded a high passenger turnout across major railway corridors. “At major…