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14 Escape Death as Bus Catches Fire on Onitsha Bridge; Driver Injured

On October 30, 2024, a terrifying incident occurred when a commercial bus caught fire on the Old Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State. Fourteen passengers managed to escape just in time, while the driver sustained minor injuries. The bus, a Toyota Hiace, was traveling to Asaba, Delta State, when flames suddenly erupted from the front […]

Port Harcourt helicopter crash: NSIB recovers another body from Atlantic Ocean

The search for victims of the recent helicopter crash near Port Harcourt continues. On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) recovered another decomposed body from the Atlantic Ocean. The helicopter, a Sikorsky SK76 registered as 5N BQG, went down off the coast of Bonny Finima on October 24, while carrying eight […]

Lagos Scholarship Board Executive Secretary, Abdulrahman Lekki Is Dead

The Lagos State community is mourning the loss of Abdulrahman Lekki, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board. The news of his passing was announced by the Lagos State Head of Service in a short statement on Wednesday morning. According to the announcement, Lekki passed away early Wednesday after a brief illness. His […]

Three-Storey Building Crashes Down in Rivers State

A three-storey building under construction in Rivers State collapsed on Tuesday morning, October 29, 2024. The building, located in Iriebe Community within Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, was still in the early stages when it fell. Workers had already arrived for the day’s work, but fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities. Local […]

Tragedy in Rivers State: Gunmen Kill Father of Four, Kidnap Businessman

A recent attack in Rivers State’s Igbo-Etche community has left residents in shock and mourning. Gunmen killed a local man, Okere Samuel, a father of four, and abducted a businessman named Sunny Onuenze. The incident took place in the Army Range area of Igbo-Etche, part of Etche Local Government Area. Okere Samuel worked as a […]

Former Lawmaker Aliyu Bahago Ahman Patigi Has Passed Away

The political landscape of Kwara State is mourning the loss of Aliyu Bahago Ahman Patigi, a respected former member of the House of Representatives. His family announced his death on Thursday, bringing an end to the life of a notable figure in both politics and education. Aliyu Bahago Ahman Patigi dedicated much of his life […]

Tragic Accident in Benue Community Takes Eight Lives, Including Seven Women

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, a devastating accident in the Kyado community of Benue State resulted in the tragic loss of eight lives, including seven women. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at Tse-Uza, along the Katsina-Ala-Zaki-Biam Road, a route frequented by locals for both travel and trade. Eyewitnesses reported that […]

Tragic Incident: Mentally Challenged Woman Gives Birth Under Lokoja Bridge, Baby Dies

In Lokoja, Kogi State, a tragic event occurred when a mentally challenged woman gave birth to a baby boy under the Ganaja Junction bridge on Monday night, October 21. Sadly, by the time help arrived, the baby had passed away. Chukwuemeka Mohammed, a local social activist, shared the details of the heartbreaking situation. He explained […]

Two Detained After Femi Fani-Kayode’s Aide Collapses and Dies at Abuja Hotel

In a heartbreaking incident, Ndifreke Saviour Mark, a Special Assistant to former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode, has died unexpectedly at a hotel in Abuja. The news was announced by Fani-Kayode on the evening of October 20, 2024, leaving many in shock and mourning. Mark, aged 52, reportedly collapsed at a hotel in the Garki area […]