Metro
Tragic Tanker Explosion Claims Over 30 Lives, 50 Cows in Niger State
The tanker explosion occurred in the early hours of Sunday, September 8, 2024, around 12:30 am, near Dendo community in Agaie Local Government Area.
Niger State, Nigeria – A devastating petrol tanker explosion has claimed the lives of over 30 … Continue Reading
Petrol Tanker Explosion Destroys Five Vehicles in Ibadan
The tanker explosion damaged properties worth millions of naira
Ibadan, Nigeria – A petrol tanker explosion on Saturday evening left five vehicles and three motorcycles burnt in the Iyana-Ajia area of Egbeda Local Government, Ibadan.
The incident, which occurred … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Fire Outbreak Hits Katsina state Government House
Katsina, Nigeria – A fire broke out early Monday morning at the Katsina State Government House, causing significant damage to parts of the building.
The fire, which reportedly started around 6 a.m., has not yet had its cause determined. … Continue Reading
35-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Suspected Suicide in Ogun State
Ogun, Nigeria – The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 35-year-old man, Emmanuel Urhobocha, in what appears to be a case of suicide in Sango-Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.
According to the Public Relations Officer of … Continue Reading
Firefighters Rescue Mother and Two Children from Collapsed Building in Kano
On Friday, the Kano State Fire Service successfully rescued a woman and her two young sons after they were trapped in a collapsed building in the Makwarari area of Kano Municipal Local Government.
The Public Relations Officer of the State … Continue Reading
Airport Cleaner Returns $10,000 Found in Aircraft
Kano, Nigeria – An inspiring act of honesty unfolded at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport when Auwal Dankode, an employee of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), discovered $10,000—equivalent to approximately N16 million—while cleaning an aircraft.
Rather than … Continue Reading
Many Injured as Fully Loaded BRT Bus Overturns in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria – A fully loaded Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle overturned in the dedicated BRT lane at Iyana Ipaja, Lagos.
The accident occurred shortly after the bus departed from the BRT park, resulting in injuries to 10 passengers.… Continue Reading
Ex-Lagos Police Spokesperson Seeks N25m for Kidney Transplant
Lagos, Nigeria — Former Lagos State Police spokesperson, ACP Chike Oti, has made a public appeal for financial assistance as he battles a severe kidney condition. Diagnosed with fifth-stage renal failure, Oti requires N25 million for a life-saving kidney transplant.… Continue Reading
Widow and Five Children Die After Consuming Expired Food In Kano
Kano, Nigeria – A tragic incident has struck Karkari village in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, as a widow and her five children have died after consuming a local delicacy known as Danwake.
The Kano State Police … Continue Reading
Fire Destroys 39 Shops in Abuja’s Kaura Market
The Acting Director of the Abuja Fire Service, Engr. Adebayo Zacchaeus, commended the firefighters for their swift response and efforts in containing the fire.
Abuja – A devastating late-night fire swept through the Kaura Modern Market in Abuja on Friday, … Continue Reading