Many shot de@d as unknown gunmen storm area near Oko polytechnic and kidnap several persons (photos)
A tragic event happened near the Federal Polytechnic in Oko, Anambra State, on the evening of Thursday, June 19. Unknown gunmen attacked lodges close to the Total petrol station, killing many people and kidnapping an unknown number of others. Witnesses said the gunmen suddenly arrived in two vehicles and started shooting. Some students who live […]
Woman found unconscious with her hands tied in Gwarimpa hotel, hours after checking in with an unidentified man
A shocking video is making rounds on social media showing a young woman who was found unconscious in a hotel room in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja. Her hands were tied behind her back, and she had checked into the hotel a few hours earlier with a man who has not yet been identified. The […]
“I lost 20 family members in one day” – Benue resident says
A heartbreaking story has come from Benue State where a man, Michael Ajah, shared how he lost 20 of his family members in just one day. In a chat with News Central, a distraught Ajah said; ‘’My family members died in this house, eleven of them. Some d!ed in the other store, eight of them. […]
Family loses 23 members in herdsmen attack in Benue attack
Families in Benue State are in deep sorrow after gunmen, believed to be herdsmen, attacked Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area. The shocking event has left many people dead and survivors heartbroken. The attack started on Friday night, June 13, and lasted into the early hours of Saturday, June 14. It claimed the lives […]
‘They show killers the way’ – Gov Alia blames villagers for attacks on Benue communities
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has raised serious concerns over the persistent wave of violence affecting the state. In a recent interview, he alleged that some members of affected communities might be helping the attackers. Alia described the disturbing pattern of attacks, likening it to an internal betrayal. He remarked, “No thief can succeed […]
Benue killings: Only three LGs under attack, there’s frustration – Gov Alia
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State recently addressed the ongoing violence in the state, stating that only three local government areas are currently under attack. His administration has reportedly reduced the scale of these attacks significantly over time. Initially, 17 local governments faced attacks, but Governor Alia noted that through concerted efforts, this number has […]
Many injured as church collapses on worshippers in Taraba
A serious incident happened in Taraba State when a church building collapsed during a worship service, leaving many people injured. The affected church is the United Methodist Church Nigeria (UMCN), which is located behind the police station in Jantaro, a community in Mutum-Biyu town, the main area of Gassol Local Government. According to reports, the […]
Man dies after setting himself, his partner and t0ddler on fire
A heartbreaking incident occurred in Leslie, Mpumalanga, South Africa, where a man lost his life after setting himself, his partner, and their two-year-old child on fire during a heated argument. According to the police, the man, identified as 30-year-old John Masuku, poured petrol on himself and his partner, who was carrying their toddler at the […]
Midnight fire destroys goods in Umuahia
Late on Friday night, a fire broke out in two wholesale shops along Umuohu Okpula Ndume axis of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road in Umuahia, Abia State. The fire destroyed goods worth millions of naira. This tragedy happened only six days after another midnight fire damaged a shop on Abriba Street near Owerri Road in the […]
Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ, dies at 52
Ananda Lewis, who became well-known as a host on MTV and BET, has sadly died at the age of 52. Her sister, Lakshmi, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook on June 11. She wrote that Ananda is now at peace in God’s hands. Back in 2020, Ananda had revealed that she was dealing with Stage […]