…the bodies of the deceased.It added that the recovery operation was ongoing, while traffic management measures had been put in place to ensure safety along the affected road.The Lagos State Government commiserated with the families of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.Meanwhile, LASEMA said…

…State Police Command is not relenting in its aggressive onslaught against illicit drug trafficking. For the fourth time in just ten days, operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) have busted another drug syndicate, arrested a convicted dealer and rescued a minor used as courier, a clear testament to the Un…

…control regulations.Meanwhile, LASEMA said its response teams had handled three other traffic-related incidents across Lagos on Monday.At about 1:30 am, the agency's Tiger Team from C3 Base responded to an accident involving a Lexus Jeep, registration number BDG 404 KA, at Iyana Oworo, outward Third Mainland Bridge.The…

…woman has been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment with hard labour for human trafficking after a trial at the Gender-Based Violence Court in Tamale, Ghana. Mariam Yussif was convicted on October 22, 2026, following a police investigation into the alleged recruitment and movement of victims from Nigeria to Ghana for…

…the endangered animals concealed in a wire-mesh cage inside a sack. The suspected traffickers reportedly abandoned the consignment and fled into the surrounding swamp upon sighting the Customs patrol team. Afeni, represented by Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, Oluwaseun Oguntuase, commended the operatives f…

…the rescue operation, the vehicles involved in the crash were handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the police in Kumo for further investigation and necessary action.

…the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has arrested a Nigerian national suspected of human trafficking. The suspect identified as Prince James, was arrested in Kloth, a community near Damongo in the Savannah Region. The Savannah Regional Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service, L. A. Agyapong, who confirmed the arrest…

…imbalances, lower unemployment and ultimately curb irregular migration and human trafficking?” he queried.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The lawmaker stressed that his criticism of the international economic system was not intended to absolve Nigerian leaders of responsibil…

…before attending the burial of a friend in the same cemetery who had passed on in a traffic accident the day before. He sat on top of the gravestone, but it gave way, and he fell into the hole below.Other visitors to the graveyard came to his aid after hearing a loud noise and called for an ambulance when they saw what…

…damaged metro infrastructure at the Pivdenny Bridge, which officials said had restricted traffic between parts of the city. Ukraine’s air force posted a warning in the early hours of “more ballistic missiles towards Kyiv” and instructed residents to stay in shelters. Witkoff had flown to Russia from a meeting with Ukra…

…commencement date for the expanded passenger service.New Nigerian airport draws airline traffic as United Nigeria airline sets new flight date. ImagesIts Executive Chairman, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, disclosed the plans during the commissioning of Reeve Energy Limited’s aviation fuel tank farm at the airport.PAY ATTENT…

…for the crash on June 12, according to TMZ. At the time, construction on I-15 had slowed traffic to a near halt, when Chao plowed her SUV into a car - and caused it to smack into another slowed vehicle. "Two vehicles were traveling at a slower speed when a vehicle driven by the defendant, Christine Chao, struck the rea…

…that he was always capturing sounds around him, from ocean waves to the hum of passing traffic.Music producer Joey Stuckey’s death at 53 leaves fans heartbroken. Creedit: @joeystuckey>Georgia photographer Matt Odom, who worked with Stuckey for more than 12 years shooting album covers and photoshoots, remembered him as…

…compliance with road safety regulations remain essential to preventing avoidable road traffic crashes and saving lives,” the statement quoted the sector commander as saying.The FRSC Kano Sector Command called on all road users to prioritise safety by adopting responsible driving practices and ensuring their vehicles we…

…and landed underneath the bridge, resulting in a huge fire. The incident resulted in traffic congestion around the affected location. Firefighters were immediately deployed to the scene to battle the inferno, while emergency responders are seen attending to the situation and making arrangements to convey the victims to…

…Ofuyeju, who disclosed this on Monday, October 19, said five others suspected drug traffickers were arrested during coordinated raids across the Owan East Local Government Area of the State. He said the operations led to the recovery of 407.39kg of cannabis and other illicit substances, including 546 grams of loud, 114…

Immigration police have arrested two Nigerian men in a cocaine trafficking crackdown in Bangkok, Thailand. Police seized 103 grammes of the drug and equipment allegedly used to dilute it with chalk and baking soda. Pol Maj Gen Kongchat Leangsomsap, chief of Immigration Division 1, said on Saturday, October 17, 2026 tha…

…pickup van along the Adekunle corridor, inward Iyana Oworo, Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq. PUNCH Metro learnt that the crash involved a Suzuki commercial bus with registration number KTU 333 YF and a p…

…to WFIN, a small plane carrying five adults and a child was in contact with air traffic control before crashing into a wooded area in Wisconsin Tuesday night, October 14, killing everyone aboard. The Piper PA-46 was on a return flight from Kenosha to Menomonie when it went down in the Town of Dellona in Sauk County, ac…

…global oil and liquefied natural gas trade before the conflict, has experienced severe traffic disruptions, elevated insurance costs, and rising energy prices. Two senior Iranian officials told Reuters that the country adopted a revised operational strategy approximately 10 days ago. While declining to disclose specifi…

…alert was reportedly raised as the aircraft approached Indian airspace, prompting Air Traffic Control (ATC) and security agencies to respond before the flight was diverted to Jaipur. The aircraft was subsequently moved to an isolation bay to allow security teams to conduct checks. Investigation underway At the time of…

…board comprises specialists in aviation operations, flight safety, piloting, air traffic control, aircraft engineering, maintenance and medical services. Representatives of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau are also members. The board is expected to examine the operation…

…Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested one Victor Barry, 22, over the alleged trafficking of a 17-year-old girl from Amoyo, to Mali under the pretext of securing employment for her in Senegal. The spokesperson for the command, ASC I Ayoola Michael Shola, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2…

…could not establish the deceased's identity during the rescue operation. "We recorded a traffic crash today around Agodi Gardens within the Ibadan metropolis. It involved a truck and a motorcycle carrying a corps member," Dahunsi said. "Unfortunately, we lost the corps member, and the rider also sustained a fracture in…

…and Nyam Nzang were also arrested over their alleged involvement in illegal arms trafficking in Mangu and Barkin Ladi LGAs. The operation led to the recovery of several weapons, ammunition and other items suspected to be connected with the alleged arms-trafficking activities. Items recovered included one fabricated rev…