Metro
Cross River Commissioner Dies Hours After Attending Exco Meeting
At the time of this report, members of the Cross River State Executive Council and other aides of the governor had gathered at the hospital to console the late commissioner’s family.
Calabar, Nigeria – The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and … Continue Reading
Gov Yusuf’s Aide Dies 24 Hours After Swearing-In
In a statement released on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, Governor Yusuf described Bunkure’s death as a “tragic and irreplaceable loss” to the state, his family, and the political community.
Kano, Nigeria – Ahmad Bunkure, the newly appointed Special … Continue Reading
One Dead, Three Injured in Multiple Accidents in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria – A yet-to-be-identified man was killed, and three others sustained injuries in multiple accidents that occurred around Otedola Bridge, Lagos.
The incidents were confirmed by Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency … Continue Reading
Father, Son Set Kinsman Ablaze Over Theft of N25,000 Jeans in Imo State
Henry Okoye, the Public Relations Officer for the Imo State Police Command, also confirmed the arrest of Obinna and Chidubem. He assured the public that the Commissioner of Police had ordered a comprehensive investigation.
Imo State, Nigeria – The Imo … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Explosion at Abuja School Leaves One Dead, Four Injured
Abuja, Nigeria – An explosion at an Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyu Community of Bwari Area Council, Abuja, has claimed the life of one student and left four others injured. The tragic incident occurred around noon on Monday, according … Continue Reading
Tanker Explosion Claims Five Lives, Destroys Banks in Delta State
Asaba, Nigeria – A petrol tanker explosion in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, has left at least five persons feared dead and caused extensive destruction to properties, including banks and residential buildings.
Lakurawa Kill Two Policemen, Rustle Over 200 Cows in Kebbi
Eyewitnesses confirmed that the terrorists stole the cows from a ranch owned by a prominent civil servant in the area, identified as Lawali Black. A local resident, Abubakar Augie, recounted the incident: “The Lakurawa were more than 50 on motorcycles.
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7 Dead, 31 Injured in Gombe Trailer Accident
Gombe, Nigeria – Gombe State witnessed a tragic auto crash on Thursday morning that claimed the lives of seven individuals and left 31 others injured. The incident occurred on the Kaltungo-Cham Road at approximately 7:30 a.m.
Confirming the accident, Mr. … Continue Reading
Man Sets Wife Ablaze Over Birth of Three Daughters in India
The incident has drawn attention to issues of gender discrimination and domestic violence in India, sparking outrage among community members and activists.
Parbhani, India – A 32-year-old man, Kundlik Uttam Kale, has been arrested for allegedly burning his wife to … Continue Reading
Fire Razes Deeper Life Church, Shops in Nsukka
While no casualties were reported, attempts to contact the Enugu State Fire Service in Nsukka and the Nsukka Local Government Chairman, Chinedu Asogwa, were unsuccessful as of press time.
Nsuka, Nigeria – A devastating fire incident on December 28, 2024, … Continue Reading