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Goods worth millions destroyed as fire guts Ibadan spare parts market

A devastating fire broke out early Saturday morning at the Araromi spare parts market in Ibadan, Oyo State, causing massive damage. The fire, which started around 2 am, destroyed goods worth millions of naira. Firefighters are still at the scene trying to contain the blaze, but the cause of the fire remains unknown, and investigations […]

Fire Razes Anambra Timber Market (Video)

A fire broke out at the Ogbosisi Timber Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, on the night of December 18, 2024, causing significant damage to goods. However, there were no reports of any loss of life. Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, assuring the public […]

Man slumps and dies in front of a fuel station in Ogun

A 45-year-old man named Alani Rasaq has died after collapsing in front of a fuel station in Ifo, Ogun State, on Tuesday, December 17. The incident occurred at around 3 p.m. at a fuel station near the Fire Brigade office. The manager of the fuel station, Segun Afolabi, reported the situation to the Ifo police […]

One dead, five hospitalized in Third Mainland Bridge auto crash

A deadly crash occurred today on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, leaving one person dead and five others injured. The accident happened near Ilubirin, heading towards Sura, when a J5 Ford bus and a Mercedes truck collided. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, saying the J5 Ford bus, which was […]

Thousands feared dead after devastating cyclone hits French territory of Mayotte

Cyclone Chido has caused severe damage to Mayotte, a French territory located in the Indian Ocean, with thousands of lives feared lost. The storm hit the island on December 14, bringing winds of over 136 mph that caused massive destruction. Mayotte’s top official, Prefect Francois-Xavier Bieuville, believes the death toll could be in the hundreds, […]

Tragic Boat Accident on River Benue: Over 20 Lives Lost

At least 20 people, mainly women and children, lost their lives in a tragic boat accident on River Benue on Saturday. The victims were traders returning home to Odenyi in Nasarawa Toto Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, after attending the Ocholonya market in Agatu Local Government Area, Benue State. The wooden boat capsized near Ocholonya, […]

Protest As Dangote Truck Crushes Final-Year Borno University Student, One Other to Death (Photo)

A tragic event occurred in Borno State on Wednesday when a Dangote truck fatally struck two students from Borno State University (BOSU), sparking widespread protests. The accident took place in the Jimtilo area along the Maiduguri-Damaturu road. Abba A. Massa, the university’s Information and Public Relations Officer, confirmed the unfortunate incident. Several other students sustained […]

28-year-old Man Who Took Hard Drugs Electrocuted After Touching Live Wire In Ondo

A tragic incident occurred in Ondo State, where a 28-year-old man reportedly lost his life due to electrocution after taking suspected hard drugs. The man, whose name has not been disclosed, allegedly consumed the drugs and proceeded to climb a fence, where he touched a live electrical wire. This led to his instant electrocution. Funmilayo […]