A fatal road traffic accident along the Dutse–Kwanar Babaldu highway in Jigawa on Tuesday left 18 people dead, according to police.
A Volkswagen vehicle carrying passengers reportedly burst in a tyre-burst that caused the collision to involve three vehicles.
The driver lost control and collided with a different-looking vehicle as a result. Moments later, a truck struck the two vehicles, causing them to be crushed.
Umar Matazu, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident, stating that the accident had little chance of victims escaping.
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According to Matazu, “three vehicles were involved in a fatal accident that occurred between Dutse and Kwanar Babaldu.”
“A Volkswagen that was traveling with passengers collided with another vehicle coming from the opposite direction and lost control.” Unfortunately, a truck struck the two vehicles as they ran into them.
He continued, “There were a lot of casualties,” according to preliminary reports.
“A total of 18 people have been confirmed dead so far. He claimed that both children and adults were among the victims.
To rescue survivors and clear the road for traffic, emergency personnel and security personnel were on the scene. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for medical care, while the deceased’s remains were evicted.
The Sector Commander urged drivers to always check that their vehicles are roadworthy before traveling and to adhere to speed limits to avoid tragedies.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Onassis, and her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US Secretary of Health, did not see eye-to-eye with her.
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Tatiana Schlossberg passed away on Tuesday at the age of 35 weeks after revealing she had cancer.
Prior to her tragic death at the age of 35, Tatiana Schlossberg criticized her close friend Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as an “embarrassment.” The late author and journalist was the daughter of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the late wife of John F. Kennedy, the country’s storied president.
Tatiana’s first cousin, once removed, was Caroline Kennedy, 68, who is the current secretary of health and human services for the United States. Tatiana passed away on Tuesday, just weeks after she was revealed to have been diagnosed with cancer.
The JFK Library Foundation shared the sad news alongside a photo of the author, which they posted via Instagram. The announcement stated: “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.” The post was signed by her husband, George Moran, and their children, Edwin and Josephine, as well as her parents, Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, her siblings, Jack and Rose, and her cousin, Rory.
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The Kennedy family is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable in American history, but there are times when the two families disagree. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s close ally not fully supported him in his 2024 presidential campaign attempt.
Tatiana was one of the fiercest critics of the politician, who was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services by current President Donald Trump following his landslide win last year. She went as far as to brand him an “embarrassment” to her family.
She stated in an article for The New Yorker that she had never worked in medicine, public health, or the government, and that she had watched from her hospital bed.
“I watched as Bobby cut nearly a half billion dollars for research into mRNA vaccines, technology that could be used against certain cancers; slashed billions in funding from the National Institutes of Health, the world’s largest sponsor of medical research; and threatened to oust the panel of medical experts charged with recommending preventive cancer screenings.”
Tatiana used the essay as a platform to explain that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and that she had learned of her diagnosis after the birth of her daughter in 2024. She continued, noting that Caroline, the only surviving child of JFK and Jackie, had the impression that tragedy appeared to follow her family, and that she felt guilty about the pain her diagnosis would cause her mother.
She remarked, “I have tried my best to be good, a good student, a good sister, and a good daughter, and to protect my mother without getting her upset or angry.” There is nothing I can do to stop her life and the life of our family, which I have just added a new tragedy to.
Following the news of Tatiana’s death, social media has been flooded with messages of condolences from individuals around the world. One wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: “So young.. cancer took someone close to me too. Hug your people tight. love to her family.”
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While another typed, “Over the past four to five decades, The Kennedy Family has experienced a lot of heartache. This is so depressing. Another person also commented, “It really sticks with me when I read her words about time and memory. This is incredibly depressing.
Her husband and two children are also present in the non-fiction book Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made public.
After sharing a heartfelt moment with her mother Amy, who has battled idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) for almost a decade, Katie Price had a surprisingly “calm” Christmas.
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Katie Price enjoyed Christmas with her family around her(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for WFTV Awards)
Katie Price enjoyed a surprisingly “calm” Christmas. The ex-glamour model, who has been a staple in the celebrity world since the 1990s, documents her usually chaotic family life on her YouTube channel for her fans, and was joined by her mother, Amy, in a festive update.
As the family made its festive voyage to the Isle of Wight, the showbiz legend, 47, all of her children joined her. Katie started her latest vlog by singing the 1980s classic Solid by Ashford &, Simpson while sat around the kitchen table.
She said: “I loved this song when I was younger, Solid. I just remember playing that.” She then began to speak of Christmas, where she said: “I love it. It’s nice that we’re all together. And considering how many people are here, it’s quite calm, isn’t it? The kids are upstairs.”
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Amy chimed in: “Do you think? Well, I think the kids have worn themselves out,” before Katie continued: “I’m so relaxed. I could fall asleep. I’m relaxed. All of the build-up to Christmas, and now it’s like…relax. Ready for the New Year!” The former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! star, who also has 23-year-old Harvey from her previous relationship with footballer Dwight York, then proclaimed that it was a “new lease of life” for everyone, and that 2026 would be a “new start” for her mum.
When Amy was questioned about Katie’s happiness, she responded, “I think it’s nice to have all the family here.” You’ve been over more than Sophie this year, so why does she actually come over? Before Katie joked that she “does nothing” when visiting her mother on a little escape, I think it’s quite nice. I think she’s chills when she’s here.
Fans of Katie will know that her battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF ). Amy, who was diagnosed with IPF in 2017, had a lung transplant in November 2022 in hopes of improving her condition, but last year, it became apparent just how predictable the condition can be. To help her with things, Katie presented Amy with a mobility scooter for Christmas, and her mum was left crying tears of joy as Katie threw her arms around her.
It’s a new lease on life, freedom, Katie declared. You can simply whiz down to the beach without having to worry about parking because you can do it in your car, especially in the summer. It will last ages when it is fully charged. Up the hill, you can go to the shops. It accomplishes everything”! The emotional response was quickly reacted by fans in the comments section.
One person wrote, “My scooter opened up my world, not just for me, but also for my daughter and grandchildren. One person said, “What a lovely daughter you have, she is so caring and generous, your mother doesn’t realize how much of her life will be better,” and another, “… You have a wonderful family and a beautiful daughter. A prosperous and happy new year… Keep your heart open, Katie, you are beautiful. God bless you all.
When I saw your mother’s happy tears, a third said, “Icried.” Where your mother is, where your family home is, doesn’t matter how old you are, whether you’re an adult or an adult, you can feel secure and content. You all appear stunning in a group. She mentioned how her health fluctuated, had good and bad days, and was unpredictable last year. On a show hosted by her sister Sophie on The Katie Price Show, Katie discussed her mother’s ongoing issues.
Katie said to her mother, who was also a participant in the podcast, “I do feel you for you mum, because people have to understand what my mother’s going through because her brain is still very active.” She is frustrated because she is unable to perform the tasks she once did.
Because I am a patient person, the former glamour model continued, “Now let’s take my walker or wheelchair because I’m not taking an hour when my mother teases me and says let’s go look at the Isle of Wight shops. Amy responded, “It’s not doing me any good because I’m supposed to walk to help myself,” praising herself. Amy might also be attending this year’s Isle of Wight Festival, according to Katie. “I should probably be walking,” Amy said.
Earlier this year, Katie revealed that while she’d never been a smoker, she quickly got drawn in by vapes, and started suspecting something could be wrong with her own lungs. On Snapchat, 46-year-old Katie shared that she was heading up to London for the day, and soon revealed that she was getting her lungs scanned. The star admitted that she was “nervous” to undergo the tests, but said that it had to be done. She then posted plenty of photos and videos from the medical practice, showing herself going through various exams.
She continued, “I therefore thought I’d update you about yesterday when I went and had my lungs checked.” Since my mother had a lung transplant, I had them checked to see if it was genetic or if vaping had had an effect on my lungs or anything else. However, he gave me advice on how to get off the vapes because my lungs are flawless and there is no problem with them. I’m starting to wean myself away from the vapes. But yes, it’s all good news because, especially for my age, they all have excellent lungs and are all working well. That’s all good. I’m completely healthy.
The Senate is currently preparing to conduct a physical examination of the projects the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) completed between 2021 and 2024. The upper chamber also plans to begin a budget of 1.75 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year.
The Senate Committee on NDDC received the proposal, which revealed the organization’s intention to conduct a thorough inspection tour to assess ongoing and completed projects in the Niger Delta region.
Samuel Ogbuku, the commission’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, explained that the proposed budget for 2025 represents a 9% reduction from the $1. 9 billion that was authorized and proposed for the 2024 fiscal year.
According to the proposed 2025 budget breakdown, 776.5 billion is anticipated as a contribution from the Federal Government, 752.8 billion from oil companies, 109.4 billion as revenue from 2024, 53.67 billion from recoveries from Federal Government agencies, and 8.35 billion as internal revenue.
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Ogbuku stated that 1.631 trillion of the $1.75 trillion planned expenditures for 2025 are designated for project execution in the Niger Delta region, 22.3 billion for internal project execution, 47.56 billion for personnel costs, and 49.93 billion for overhead expenses.
The NDDC boss informed the committee led by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong that as of October 31, 2025, the commission had received actual revenue of $1.985 trillion, exceeding the target of $1.911 trillion. He attributed a large portion of the increase in revenue to the 2024 budget’s extension.
The committee held a closed-door meeting with commission leaders and the NDDC management following the presentation of the budget.
Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, the chairman of the Senate Committee on NDDC, stated after the session that the committee would conduct a thorough inspection of all ongoing and finished NDDC projects across the nine Niger Delta states in 2026.
He made the point that during the closed-door meeting, projects were subject to critical reviews, and he emphasized the need for further verification through physical inspections. He claims that the commission carried out a number of projects during the upcoming fiscal year and expects to improve its results in the coming year.
In honor of former committee chairman Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, who passed away two weeks ago, the committee observed a minute of silence in honor of him.
Reality TV star Katie Price gave her mother, Amy, a thoughtful Christmas gift that made her cry of joy. Amy is battling a terminal lung condition known as IPF.
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Katie Price comforted her mum, Amy, after surprising her with a touching Christmas gift(Image: YouTube/ Katie Price)
Katie Price reduced fans to tears as she presented her mother with a Christmas gift that granted her a “new lease of life”. The reality star, 47, has always been close to her 73-year-old mother, Amy, who has featured on her TV shows and joined her in interviews.
Amy’s health has deteriorated in recent years as a result of her revealing in 2017 that she had been diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a terminal lung condition that makes the lung tissue thicken and scar and make it difficult to breathe. She now struggles with mobility almost ten years later.
Katie took to YouTube to share a highlights reel from her time during the holiday season following the 2025 Christmas celebrations. Additionally, she revealed that she had given her mother a mobility scooter to aid her with transportation during her coverage of Christmas.
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The footage showed Katie giving her mum a driving lesson and showing her how to drive forward and backwards on the mobility scooter. While Amy was worried about what to do if she was driving along and someone suddenly pulled out in front of her, the OnlyFans star assured her mum that if she took her foot off the pedal, the machine would stop.
Amy beamed, “Yes, I do, of course I do,” when asked if she liked the present. The scooter’s lights made her wowed, and Katie explained that she had also purchased some furry gloves to keep her hands warm while driving. The grandmother thanked Katie for the gift, and as she became overcome with emotion, she began to cry.
Amy said, “I’m going to have some fun on this,” in emotional scenes. It seems to “open up,” I believe. She ran to Katie’s aid as she tried to find the words, and she cried once more. The proud grandmother nodded as Katie, a mother-of-five, asked her mother if she thought the new wheels would “give her a new lease of life” and give her “more freedom” when she wrapped her arms around her.
Katie addressed the audience, saying, “Everyone has been enjoying this Christmas.” The children in total. JJ. And mother is the best person who deserves this, who is happier, and who deserves it. She has a new life. They are joyful tears. And I’m pleased that she has more self-control. She can go to the beach in the summer. On a full tank, it can travel 12 and a half miles.
Fans of Katie’s fans flooded the comments section of her YouTube page to let her know how moved they were by the touching images. Some fans were even torn to tears by the entertaining footage, which they thought had a more tender side to the TV star.
One person wrote, “I know how your mother feels, so I made you cry.” Another person expressed her admiration for Katie because of her kind, encouraging side.
Another fan wrote, “When I saw your mother’s happy tears, I wept.” Where your mother is, where your family home is, doesn’t matter how old you are, whether you’re an adult or an adult, you can feel secure and content. You all appear stunning in a group.
Amy had a lung transplant and is still fighting IPF, according to Katie’s explanation from back in March. The star explained in a podcast update to her fans that at the time that she felt “because people have to understand what my mum has gone through because her brain is still so active.” She is frustrated because she is unable to perform the tasks she once did.
Because I am a patient person, she said, “We’re taking your wheelchair because I’m not taking an hour,” but when my mother teases me and says let’s go look at the Isle of Wight shops, shall I take my walker or wheelchair?
Amy then addressed the discussion by saying, “I’m supposed to walk to help myself, so it’s not doing me any good.” The grandmother continued to explain how optimistic she is that she will be able to walk once more by summer.
About 10 shops have been destroyed by fire in Oshodi, Lagos, in the Arena Market.
This was made known by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service in a statement released on Tuesday.
At around 17:50 today, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call about a fire outbreak at Arena Market, Bolade, Oshodi. At around 17:55 hours, firefighting units were dispatched right away and arrived on the scene, according to the Service’s Controller General, Margaret Adeseye, in a statement that read in part.
Five (5) 40-foot container stores arranged in two rows, totaling ten stores, were affected by the fire, which was occurring in one of the market.
The affected area has been confined to the affected area and kept out of flames because it is primarily used to store and sell clothing items that were stored in bales. There is no chance of the fire spreading to other areas of the market because the situation is completely under control.
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Adeseye stated that all precautions have been taken to protect lives and property, adding that updates will be provided as needed and an investigation will be conducted into the fire’s cause.
A photo of Lagos State’s Oshodi region’s Army Arena Market.
In the past week, there has been a second fire incident in the nation’s capital.
The 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street in Lagos Island was completely destroyed last week by a massive fire.
The fire, which started on the fourth floor in an apartment, quickly spread to other floors and quickly climbed to the sixth floor with quick upward momentum.
The 25-story building was set to be destroyed a day later, according to the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
When Sanwo-Olu visited the firefighting area on Lagos Island’s Martins Street, he said, “We must respect that.”
