Stampede at Defense Minister’s Residence Leaves One Dead, Six Injured
A tragic stampede occurred at the residence of Minister of Defense Alhaji Bello Matawalle in Gusau, Zamfara State, resulting in one death and six injuries, security sources confirmed on Friday. The incident unfolded around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday as a…
Typhoon Kalmaegi Heads for Cambodia After Leaving Nearly 200 Dead in Philippines and Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi has claimed at least 188 lives in the Philippines and five in Vietnam, according to the latest official tallies. The storm is now moving westward toward Cambodia and Laos, after tearing through central Vietnam on Thursday with winds…
Okpebholo Suspends Edo Public Safety Response Team Over Misconduct, Fatal Accident
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has indefinitely suspended the Public Safety Response Team (PSRT), led by Mr. Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone. In a statement on Friday, the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor,…
UNILORIN Student Commits Suicide Over Financial Hardship
A 200-level Mass Communication student at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, has taken his own life due to overwhelming financial hardship. The student, whose identity has been withheld, consumed a poisonous substance at his residence in…
Oil Spill Wreaks Havoc in Ogoniland Despite Establishment of Environmental University
A devastating oil spill has occurred in Ogoniland, Rivers State, despite the recent establishment of the Federal University of Environmental Technology, Ogoni, by President Bola Tinubu. The spill, which was reported on Monday evening, has been…
Five-Year-Old’s Matchplay Sets Kwara Duplex Ablaze
A devastating fire outbreak occurred in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, on Monday, after a five-year-old boy playing with matchsticks inadvertently set a duplex building on fire. The incident happened at Abiodun Adebiyi close, off Yidi Road, Irewole…
Tragic Inferno Claims Lives of Vice Principal, Family of Five in Borno State
Biu, Borno State—In a heart-wrenching incident that has sent shockwaves throughout the Biu community and beyond, the Vice Principal of Dugja Bayan Tasha Junior Secondary School, Mallam Aliyu Mohammed, along with his wife and three children, lost their…
Tragic Mid-Air Collision Claims 67 Lives Near Reagan National Airport in US
A devastating mid-air collision between a commercial passenger plane and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport has resulted in the tragic loss of 67 lives. The incident, which occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, has left the aviation…
Kano Airport Runway Temporarily Closed After MaxAir Flight Incident
A MaxAir flight experienced an incident upon landing at Kano State’s airport on January 28, 2025, prompting the temporary closure of the runway for inspection. Fortunately, the crew safely evacuated all passengers and crew members, with no…
Tragedy in Lekki: One Dead, Multiple Rescued as Unfinished Two-Storey Building Collapses
A tragic building collapse in the Ikota area of Lekki, Lagos State, has left at least one person dead and several others trapped. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday around 4:00 PM, involved a two-storey structure still under construction. Emergency…