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Trailer crushes Plateau traders, tricycle passenger to death

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Three persons, including two roadside traders and a tricycle passenger, were crushed to death on Thursday 13th October by a trailer along Zaria Road in Jos, Plateau State.

It was gathered that the articulated vehicle also destroyed some shops after it crashed into them.

According to reports gathered from eyewitnesses said the incident happened after the trailer, which was parked on one side of the highway, climbed a wedge put under it by the driver and started rolling.

A resident, who gave his name only as Maxwell, said, “There was nobody inside the trailer parked by the roadside. So, immediately the motor boy saw the trailer rolling down the road without the driver inside, he tried to put another wedge but the trailer did not stop.”

“Then, he jumped inside the vehicle and tried to control it. By this time, the people who noticed what was happening started shouting and calling on people in the direction of the trailer to stay clear of the road.”

“Unfortunately, the trailer crashed into some shops along the road, killing two persons selling by the roadside. The third person that was killed was a tricycle passenger who tried to escape from the tricycle but was not fast enough like other passengers.”

The State Public Enlightenment Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Peter Longsan, also confirmed the death of the crash victims, describing the incident as unfortunate.

 

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2027: APC has stayed out of government in Oyo for too long – Senator Alli

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Gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed concern that the party has stayed out of government in the state for too long.

Alli noted that as a result of this, the APC is working tirelessly to reclaim the state in 2027.

The APC candidate spoke during the inauguration of Oyo State chapter of PBAT Door-to-Door Movement.

DAILY POST reports that the event, which  held at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, was attended by hundreds of APC chieftains and members.  

Alli urged APC members to work for the interest of the party so as to form the next government in the state from 2027.

He also appealed to eligible voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs.

“We have stayed out of government in Oyo State for too long, and we are working assiduously to ensure we take over the government in 2027.

“We want to assure you that not only are we going to get Mr President re-elected, we will also ensure that we elect all our National Assembly and state House of Assembly members,” Alli said.

2027: APC has stayed out of government in Oyo for too long – Senator Alli

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VALGEE BOOSTS INTERSTATE OPERATIONS WITH ADDITIONAL TOYOTA SIENNAS

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VALGEE Transport Services Limited is expanding its fleet with additional Toyota Sienna vehicles as the company moves to strengthen passenger capacity and improve service delivery across its Jos–Abuja and Jos–Makurdi routes.

The expansion comes as the company seeks to improve vehicle availability, support more predictable departure schedules and respond more effectively to passenger demand.

VALGEE has established a presence in interstate transport, particularly along the Jos–Abuja corridor. The latest fleet expansion represents a further investment in its existing operations, with a focus on improving reliability and maintaining service consistency.

Beyond adding vehicles, the company is also working to strengthen its operational systems, including vehicle coordination, booking processes and the overall passenger experience.

Mr. Liberty Makwin, CPA, CNA, Chief Executive Officer of VALGEE Transport Services Limited, said the investment reflects the company’s commitment to building a transport service that can accommodate growing demand without compromising its standards.

“Our focus has always been on building a transport service passengers can depend on. As demand grows, we are strengthening our capacity, improving our systems and ensuring that the VALGEE experience continues to meet the standard our passengers expect.”

The additional vehicles are expected to provide greater flexibility in managing bookings and scheduled departures while reducing pressure on existing fleet capacity, particularly during busy travel periods.

With the expansion, VALGEE is reinforcing its focus on operational growth, dependable service and improved travel options for passengers travelling between Jos, Abuja and Makurdi.

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