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Maradona died in agony – Coroners testify in trial

A forensic expert has revealed that football legend Diego Maradona suffered intense pain for at least 12 hours before his death in 2020. The findings were shared in a Buenos Aires court during the trial of seven medical professionals who treated him at home. Carlos Cassinelli, a forensic doctor, explained that Maradona’s heart was covered […]

Two killed, 10 injured in Abia gas factory explosion

A gas explosion at Inner Galaxy Steel Company in Asa, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, has killed two people and left ten others badly injured. The incident happened on Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025. According to reports, the explosion was caused by a faulty gas valve, leading to severe damage inside the […]

BREAKING: Fire guts Onitsha Main Market

A fire has broken out at Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State, Nigeria, destroying parts of the market. According to reports, the fire started in one of the buildings around 6:20 AM. It quickly spread to a nearby building. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Residents, passersby, and firefighters rushed to the […]

BREAKING: Ajimobi’s eldest child, Bisola dies in UK

Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away. She was 42 years old. Reports say that Bisola, who was married to Kolapo Kola-Daisi, died in the early hours of Thursday in the United Kingdom. Until her passing, she served as a Special Adviser to […]

UN reacts to mosque attack, killing of 44 worshippers in Niger

The United Nations has strongly condemned a brutal attack on a mosque in Kokorou village, western Niger, where 44 worshippers were killed, and 20 others were injured. According to reports, armed militants from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), a group linked to ISIL, surrounded Fambita Mosque last Friday and opened fire on […]

Abuja explosion: Police confirm many dead, 14 vehicles burnt, as victims fill hospitals

A tragic accident happened in Abuja on Wednesday evening near Nyanya Bridge, leaving many people dead and several others injured. According to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police, the accident occurred when a Dangote trailer, loaded with cement, lost control while approaching Nyanya Bridge from AYA. The trailer crashed into several stationary vehicles that were […]

Explosion rocks Trans-Niger Pipeline in Rivers

A huge explosion happened at the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Monday night, March 17, along a key pipeline that carries crude oil to the Bonny Terminal. The blast caused a fire that spread across the affected section of the pipeline. However, the exact cause […]

Man set on fire in Times Square, leaving him horrifically burned

A shocking incident took place in Times Square early Sunday, March 16, when a 45-year-old man was set on fire. The attack left him with severe burns on his face. Video from the scene captured the victim in pain, covered in burns. Emergency responders rushed to help him, wrapping him in a blue blanket before […]

One killed, three injured as gas tanker and tipper collide in Zamfara

A tragic road accident in Zamfara State has left one person dead and three others injured. The crash happened around 10:19 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the entrance of Tsafe near Dutse. The accident involved a gas-filled tanker and a sand-loaded tipper. Emergency responders, including the Zamfara State Fire Service, arrived quickly to […]