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.
A reboot of the renowned game show Blind Date, which was first broadcast by Cilla Black and ran from 1985 until 2003, is reportedly being planned for Emily Atack.
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Emily Atack could be about to host a new version of Blind Date (Image: WireImage)
Emily Atack is reportedly being touted for a reboot of Blind Date. The classic game show was fronted by late TV legend Cilla Black from 1985 until 2003, and its format saw three members of the same sex face questions from a member of the opposite sex, who was placed out of their sight.
In the end, the contestant would choose which of the three men or women they were to take on a date. The programme was briefly revived two years on from Cilla’s 2015 death, this time fronted by Paul O’Grady, but it’s now thought to be heading back to screens with former Inbetweeners star Emily, 36, at the helm.
A source said: “Execs want someone youthful, fun, glamorous, but also relatable to the youngsters who’ll form the bulk of the contestants. Emily has always been candid about her own rollercoaster love life, before eventually finding the right man and settling down with a family.
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She would be a popular face that many people could relate to in addition to the love and happiness that many people would seek out in her.
Whilst both runs of the original series were broadcast on ITV, The Sun reports that this time round, it will be a Disney+ production. Emily, who is the daughter of comedienne Kate Robbins, and niece of Coronation Street star Amy Robbins, who stars as Christina Boyd on the ITV soap.
The actress already has a connection to Cilla, as her mother wrote the theme song for the late singer’s musical show Surprise, Surprise! and voiced a parody of the television star for a sketch on Spitting Image in the early 1990s. She also appeared on Harry Enfield &, Chums and sang her on the early 1990s.
Emily initially found fame herself when she was cast in Charlotte Hinchcliffe in the E4 comedy The Inbetweeners, and built her career by competing on hit reality shows like Dancing on Ice and I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! She then found further success with her role as Sarah Stratton in the Disney+ hit Rivals, which was based on the book by the late Jilly Cooper and is due to return for a second series in 2026.
Away from the world of showbiz, Emily is mother to 18-month-old Barney with partner Dr Alistair Garner. She is normally keen to keep her love life out of the public eye, but previously opened up about her romance with Alistair, whom she began dating in 2023.
Before falling in love with Alistair, Emily admitted to feeling “lonely” while speaking to The Times. She said, “I feel like my entire life had been building up to that point, both in terms of getting to play in that show and in terms of my personal life.” The universe seems to have converged. That is how it feels, really.
Emily acknowledged that she had never experienced true love before and that it was never going to be a pop star or a movie star, despite the fact that she and her partner have different careers. That was never going to happen. All of that has been accomplished by me. I needed a trustworthy, skeptical person. And I adore being safe. I’m at peace for the entire. Because of this, I don’t believe I’ve ever had true love before.
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The Mirror has contacted Emily’s representatives for comment.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, has criticized Israel’s decision to grant Somaliland the title of sovereign state, calling it “illegitimate and unacceptable.”
Erdogan warned that Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somalia could destabilize the Horn of Africa at a press conference held on Tuesday in Ankara with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
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He continued, noting that Turkiye and Somalia’s continued cooperation in energy was bolstering in light of promising joint offshore exploration efforts.
“We believe that maintaining Somalia’s unity and integrity under all circumstances is of particular importance. Erdogan remarked that Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is unlawful and unacceptable.
“Our Palestinian brothers and sisters have died as a result of the Netanyahu government.” In response to Israel’s genocidal war against Gaza, he continued, “it is now trying to destabilize the Horn of Africa as well” he added.
Last Friday, Israel formally recognized Somaliland as the first and only nation, citing the Abraham Accords, which established a level of normalcy between Israel and several Arab countries.
During a demonstration in Mogadishu, Somalis step on a picture of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Illegal aggression
Following the demise of the central government following a civil war, Somaliland unilaterally declared independence from Somalia in 1991. It hasn’t gained international recognition despite maintaining its own currency, passport, and army.
Mohamud criticized Israel for “illegal aggression” while referring to the recognition as breaking the United Nations Charter and African Union agreements.
He later told Al Jazeera in an interview that “Israel is exporting its problems to Gaza and Palestine, and it is trying to divert the attention of the entire world, including the Arab and Islamic world.”
In Somalia, Israel will use force to accompanies Palestinians. Additionally, it wants to have control over strategically significant waterways that link crucial maritime areas, both economically and economically, between the Gulf and the Red Sea.
Destabilizing Africa
Mohamud warned that the decision would have long-term effects abroad, and that Somalia could become the first country to become unstable under the Horn of Africa.
He made reference to Turkiye’s previous mediating capacity with Somalia and Somaliland and supports efforts to end the conflict peacefully.
Independent researcher Abdinor Dahir claimed that Turkiye has actively financed Somalia by facilitating negotiations between Somalia and Somaliland and supporting its political process.
He told Al Jazeera that Israel’s recognition “threatens Turkiye’s economic interests” and its presence in the nation and “poses a direct challenge to Somalia’s sovereignty.”
Dahir warned that Somalia’s efforts to improve security, which have included years of civil war, and continue to fight armed groups like al-Shabab and ISIL (ISIS), may be undermined.
Stefon Diggs, a player for the New England Patriots, is facing felony strangulation and a lower-level assault charge after an alleged two-december incident.
One of the most renowned professional football teams in the United States has a star wide receiver named Diggs.
In a statement released to the BBC, Mr. Diggs “categorically denies these allegations,” his attorney, David Meier, said. He called the allegations “unsubstantiated” and “uncorroborated”
A woman who worked as Mr. Diggs’ chef, according to the Boston Globe, charged him.
According to a statement from the Patriots, “The New England Patriots are aware of the allegations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs.”
Stewart has informed the group that he firmly refutes the allegations. Stefon is our support, the team continued. “We will continue to gather information and cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as needed. We won’t have any further comment at this time out of respect for all parties involved and given that this is a continuing legal dispute.
On January 23rd, a local Massachusetts court will arraign Mr. Diggs, who will hear the charges against him and enter a guilty or not guilty plea.
Mr. Diggs and the Patriots signed a three-year deal in March worth $ 69 million (£51 million).
A boy was born recently between Mr. Diggs and his girlfriend Cardi B, the rapper.
Stefon Diggs, a player for the New England Patriots, is facing felony strangulation and a lower-level assault charge after an alleged two-december incident.
One of the most renowned professional football teams in the United States has a star wide receiver named Diggs.
In a statement released to the BBC, Mr. Diggs “categorically denies these allegations,” his attorney, David Meier, said. He called the allegations “unsubstantiated” and “uncorroborated”
A woman who worked as Mr. Diggs’ chef, according to the Boston Globe, charged him.
According to a statement from the Patriots, “The New England Patriots are aware of the allegations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs.”
Stewart has informed the group that he firmly refutes the allegations. Stefon is our support, the team continued. “We will continue to gather information and cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as needed. We won’t have any further comment at this time out of respect for all parties involved and given that this is a continuing legal dispute.
On January 23rd, a local Massachusetts court will arraign Mr. Diggs, who will hear the charges against him and enter a guilty or not guilty plea.
Mr. Diggs and the Patriots signed a three-year deal in March worth $ 69 million (£51 million).
A boy was born recently between Mr. Diggs and his girlfriend Cardi B, the rapper.
Stefon Diggs, a player for the New England Patriots, is facing felony strangulation and a lower-level assault charge after an alleged two-december incident.
One of the most renowned professional football teams in the United States has a star wide receiver named Diggs.
In a statement released to the BBC, Mr. Diggs “categorically denies these allegations,” his attorney, David Meier, said. He called the allegations “unsubstantiated” and “uncorroborated”
A woman who worked as Mr. Diggs’ chef, according to the Boston Globe, charged him.
According to a statement from the Patriots, “The New England Patriots are aware of the allegations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs.”
Stewart has informed the group that he firmly refutes the allegations. Stefon is our support, the team continued. “We will continue to gather information and cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as needed. We won’t have any further comment at this time out of respect for all parties involved and given that this is a continuing legal dispute.
On January 23rd, a local Massachusetts court will arraign Mr. Diggs, who will hear the charges against him and enter a guilty or not guilty plea.
Mr. Diggs and the Patriots signed a three-year deal in March worth $ 69 million (£51 million).
A boy was born recently between Mr. Diggs and his girlfriend Cardi B, the rapper.
