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Why Thailand’s Roads Are So Deadly: Drive at Your Own Risk

Last Updated on October 17, 2026 by Jeff Tomas The scale of Thailand’s road-safety problem is severe: the World Health Organization estimated 18,218 road deaths in 2021, about 50 a day. Thai authorities reported a different total, 16,957, because death counts vary by source and method. The risk affects residents who travel daily and visitors […] The post Why Thailand’s Roads Are So Deadly: Drive…

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Why Thailand’s Roads Are So Deadly: Drive at Your Own Risk

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inDrive Commits N132m to Driver Reward Campaign in Lagos, Abuja

Omolabake Fasogbon inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services platform, has committed more than N132 million to a driver reward campaign running across Lagos and Abuja from October 5 to

  • inDrive pledges over N132 million for driver rewards in Lagos and Abuja.
  • 916 prizes to be awarded, including vehicles, school fees, smartphones, TVs, and vouchers.
  • Winners selected through live draws; top drivers win vehicles for most rides.

·thisdaylive.com

Catholic Church Challenges Lagos Govt Over Property Ownership

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has challenged a judgement of the Lagos State High Court declaring the Lagos State Government the owner of a disputed property at No. 17/19 Okoya

  • Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos disputes Lagos State High Court decision.
  • Church argues government's acquisition of St. Patrick's school doesn't grant land ownership.
  • Church presents 1938 title document as proof of ownership.

·thisdaylive.com

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