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Plateau Youth Council Declares Mourn Over Eight UNIJOS Students Lost in Road Crash

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11 months ago

December 12, 2025

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Eight students of the University of Jos have been confirmed dead following a fatal accident that occurred opposite Unity Bank along Zaria Road in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

The crash, which happened in the early hours of Thursday, involved a trailer and a bus conveying 11 students of the University of Jos. Eyewitnesses said the bus was speeding and attempted an improper overtaking when the driver lost control, resulting in the collision.

Seven of the victims died on the spot, while another passed away at the hospital, raising the death toll to eight. The remaining three passengers are receiving treatment, and all individuals involved in the crash were male.

Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Public Education Officer, Peter Longsan, said the Sector Command received a distress call around 2:30 a.m.

“On arrival, seven people were suspected to be dead on the spot, and they were eventually certified dead by a doctor. Another victim later died in the hospital, bringing the total number of deceased to eight. Three others are currently receiving treatment at the hospital. All victims were males,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Plateau State Youth Council (PYC) has declared a mourning period following the death of the students, who were said to be returning from a student engagement when the accident occurred.

The Council described the tragedy as a devastating blow to Plateau youth, noting that among the dead were prominent student union leaders — the President of the National Association of Plateau State Students (NAPSS), Datong Mangnus Miapkop, and the leader of the Social Science Students’ Association (SOSSA), Naanpar Angelo Israel.

“These students were the hope of their families, their communities, and the future of our dear Plateau State,” the PYC said in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Bahal Nanpyal Mark, for Chairman Panan Gongden Dapar.

The Council extended condolences to the families, friends, classmates, NAPSS, SOSSA, and the entire University of Jos community, describing the loss as immeasurable. It prayed for comfort for the bereaved families and quick recovery for the injured survivors.

As a mark of respect, the PYC announced the suspension of all its scheduled activities for the week.

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Oshoala Scores as Al Hilal Cruise to 4-0 Away Victory Over NEOM

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1 hour ago

November 6, 2026

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Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was on target as Al Hilal produced an impressive 4-0 away victory over NEOM, with fellow Nigerian international Christy Ucheibe also featuring in the convincing performance.

Sports247 reports that Oshoala continued her contribution to Al Hilal’s attacking campaign by finding the back of the net in the 65th minute, helping the visitors strengthen their advantage in a dominant display.

The Nigerian forward’s goal came during an impressive second-half performance from Al Hilal, who added three goals after the interval to complete a comprehensive victory.

Moroccan forward Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Al Hilal an early advantage before the teams went into the break.

Oshoala doubled the visitors’ lead in the 65th minute before Manar Al-Anzi made it 3-0 just four minutes later.

Jraidi then completed her brace in the 88th minute, sealing the emphatic 4-0 result for Al Hilal.

Christy Ucheibe, Oshoala’s Super Falcons teammate, also played a part in the victory as the Nigerian duo continued to make their contributions to the Saudi Arabian club.

The result represents another important outing for Al Hilal, with the team’s attacking quality evident in the performance against NEOM.

For Oshoala, the goal provides another opportunity to demonstrate her goalscoring ability and importance at club level. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year remains one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football exports, and her performances continue to attract attention.

The presence of both Oshoala and Ucheibe in Al Hilal’s squad also highlights the growing influence of Nigerian players in women’s football outside the country.

With the emphatic away victory secured, Al Hilal will look to build on the performance in their subsequent fixtures.

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: PUBLIC VOTING OPENS FOR PMYA @12 — THE STANDARD

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2 hours ago

November 6, 2026

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Voting for PMYA @12 — THE STANDARD is officially open and runs until 14 November 2026.

This is your opportunity to vote for the individuals and organisations whose leadership, service, achievements and contributions have made a meaningful difference in Plateau State.

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Public voting is an important part of the PMYA recognition process. While public votes contribute to the assessment, popularity alone does not determine the final outcome. Final selections remain subject to independent judging and final adjudication.

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