Mystery Fire Razes Bungalow in Benin City, Properties Worth Millions Destroyed
A mysterious fire on Sunday completely destroyed a bungalow located at No 8, Edegbe Ugbogbo street, off 3 house road, Upper Sokponba Benin City. The fire, which started while the occupants were away at church, razed the building, destroying properties…
At Least 27 Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria
A tragic boat accident on the Niger River in central Nigeria has claimed at least 27 lives, with over 100 passengers still missing, authorities have confirmed. The vessel, carrying approximately 200 people, was traveling from Kogi State to a food market…
At Least Eight Dead in Niger Boat Accident, Search and Rescue Operations Ongoing
A devastating boat accident occurred in the early hours of Friday along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of River Niger, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people. The boat, owned by Musa Dangana, was carrying over 200 passengers, including market women…
DHL Cargo Plane Crashes Near Vilnius Airport, Killing One and Setting House Ablaze
A tragic incident occurred early Monday when a DHL cargo plane flying from Germany to Lithuania crashed just kilometers from Vilnius International Airport, claiming the life of one crew member and setting a nearby house on fire, according to Lithuanian…
Ogun Governor Consoles Ibafo Tanker Fire Victims
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has extended heartfelt condolences to those affected by the devastating Ibafo tanker fire incident. The tragic event resulted in significant property damage, destroying vehicles and buildings. Thankfully, no lives…
More Than 20 Dead, Others Injured as Two Boats Collide in Lagos Lagoon
Tragedy struck on Monday, October 7, 2024, when two unregistered passenger boats collided in the lagoon near Imore Town, Lagos, resulting in injuries and missing persons. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident. “A distress call was…
Explosion Rocks Zungeru Hydro Electricity Dam, Injures Workers, Damaging Installations
An explosion rocked the Zungeru Hydro Electricity Dam in Niger State on Monday, injuring several workers and damaging installations. The multimillion-naira dam, yet to be commissioned by the Federal Government, is the fourth hydroelectric dam in the…
Police Recover Three More Bodies From Boat Accident That Killed Actor, Junior Pope
The Anambra State Police Command has said that their marine unit has recovered the bodies of the three remaining victims of the tragic boat accident involving a movie cast that claimed the lives of a Nollywood star, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as…
BRIEF BIO OF LATE JUNIOR POPE: RISING NOLLYWOOD ACTOR LEAVES LEGACY BEHIND
The Nigerian entertainment industry mourns the loss of a talented actor, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope. The 39-year-old actor tragically passed away on April 10, 2024, while filming a movie scene that involved a drowning…
CATHOLIC PRIEST BURNT TO DEATH AFTER ROBE CATCHES FIRE DURING EASTER CEREMONY
A 60-year-old Catholic priest has died after his robes caught fire from a candle-light ceremony during an Easter vigil. The priest, Javier Sánchez died from the horrific injuries of the burns in Zaragoza city, Spain. According to…