Index to Nigerian Newspapers

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported an accident in Ikorodu that resulted in the death of a female passenger and injuries to six others. The incident involved a Volkswagen commercial bus that lost control due to brake failure and collided with a stationary tipper truck. Speeding was identified as a contributing factor. The injured were taken to a hospital, while the deceased was moved to Ikorodu General Hospital. Both drivers were arrested and handed over to police for investigation. LASTMA emphasized the importance of cautious driving to prevent such tragedies.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured the conviction of three individuals—Umaru Wadai, Promise Utibe, and Ifeoma Ajoturah—for a total of nine years in prison. They were found guilty of selling human beings for exploitation and the attempted sale of a one-week-old baby girl in a Borno State High Court. Each defendant received a three-year sentence with an option of a N2m fine. This case highlights ongoing efforts by NAPTIP to combat human trafficking, building on previous convictions of other traffickers in Nigeria.