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Tragic Incident: Pregnant Woman Dies After Fight with Neighbor in Cross River

In a heartbreaking event, a heavily pregnant woman has tragically passed away after a physical altercation with her neighbor. This incident occurred in Ugep town, within the Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. The sad news was confirmed by journalist Agba Jalingo in a Facebook post on Friday, July 26, 2024. The community […]

French airport evacuated due to bomb alert amid Olympics chaos, while train lines are paralyzed by ‘massive, coordinated arson attack’

Basel-Mulhouse airport, located on the Swiss-French border, was evacuated early this morning due to a bomb alert. This incident adds to the ongoing chaos in France as the nation prepares for the Olympics opening ceremony. The evacuation of Basel-Mulhouse airport, also known as EuroAirport, began after authorities received a bomb threat. French police quickly responded, […]

Explosion at Buni Yadi Market in Yobe State Injures Girl

An unsettling incident occurred today at Buni Yadi market in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, Nigeria. At approximately 12:30 pm, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated in the bustling market area, causing significant alarm among residents. According to local reports and confirmed by Captain Muhammad Shehu, spokesperson for the Sector 2 Joint Task […]

FCT Police to Deploy 4,200 Officers for August 1 Protest

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police have announced a significant increase in their presence ahead of a planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1. In response to the anticipated demonstration by human rights activists and Nigerian youths, the police will deploy 4,200 officers across Abuja to ensure public safety and maintain order. The protest is […]

Fire Destroys Lagos Manufacturing Firm, No Casualties Reported

In the early hours of Friday, a devastating fire tore through the JOSIEN Complex, a well-known manufacturing firm located in Abule Osun, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The inferno, which began before dawn, rapidly spread through the facility, leading to the destruction of numerous items and causing extensive damage to the premises. Eyewitnesses […]

Police in Abuja Stop Armed Robbers in Gunfight

In a brave act of crime prevention, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command successfully stopped two armed robbers during a gun battle in the Jahi area of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The intense encounter happened around 10:45 pm on Thursday, when the robbers attempted to steal a Prado SUV at gunpoint. FCT Commissioner of Police, […]

Argentine and French Presidents to Meet Over Racist Chant by Soccer Star Enzo Fernandez

Argentine President Javier Milei and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold an emergency meeting during the ongoing Paris Olympics. This meeting comes after a controversial incident involving Argentine soccer star Enzo Fernandez, who shared a video showing him and his teammates celebrating their Copa America victory in Miami. The video included a song with racist […]