Safety
4 LAS News stories tagged “Safety”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Wodonga vigil for Helen Haines sparks calls for safer politics
Hundreds gathered in Wodonga to support independent MP Helen Haines after a Monday attack, urging stronger protection for women in rural politics.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 14:16 WAT · 1 source
Fire destroys 15 shops and damages 25 others at Ibadan’s Bodija market
A blaze broke out early Monday at the Bodija foodstuffs market, destroying 15 shops and partially damaging 25 more, with traders losing millions of naira. Firefighters led by Assistant Chief Bamidele contained the fire, attributing the outbreak to a suspected electrical fault.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 3 sources
Mob Sets Lagos BRT Bus Alight After Fatal Collision with Motorcyclist
An angry crowd torched a Bus Rapid Transit vehicle in Ikorodu after it struck a commercial motorcyclist, prompting police and neighbourhood safety officials to rescue the driver; details of the victim and any arrests remain unclear.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 20:46 WAT · 2 sources
Six Flags suspends nine rides after fatal Georgia coaster crash, stock drops sharply
A man died and several others were injured when he fell from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, prompting the chain to close nine similar attractions across six parks and causing its shares to fall more than 14% on Tuesday.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:24 WAT · 2 sources