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Fire Engulfs Three-Storey Building in Lagos, Causes Millions in Damages

A devastating fire swept through a three-storey building at 33 Kudirat Abiola Road, Oregun, Lagos State, late on Friday night, causing significant damage. The fire, which began around 11:49 pm, was triggered by an electrical surge in one of the rooms, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). Nosa Okunbor, LASEMA’s Head of […]

Tragic Incident in Lagos: Man Allegedly Pushes Brother to Death

In a heartbreaking incident in Lagos, a man has been detained by police following allegations that he pushed his younger brother, leading to the brother’s death. The tragic event occurred in the Iba area and was reported to the authorities on August 24. According to a statement from SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos […]

Two Missing Teenagers Found Dead in Ogun River

In a heartbreaking incident, two teenagers, Malik Abdulganiyu, aged 15, and Hawal Akande, aged 13, were found dead in a river near their home in the Idi-Oke community, Igbesa, located in Ogun State’s Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area. The young boys had been missing since August 28, 2024, and their bodies were discovered floating in […]

Tragic Accident Claims the Lives of NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau and His Brother

In a heartbreaking turn of events, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, lost their lives in a tragic accident in New Jersey. The incident occurred just hours before they were set to serve as groomsmen at their sister’s wedding, making the loss even more devastating for the Gaudreau family and the sports […]

Students Killed in Suspected Boko Haram Attack in Yobe School

In the early hours of Friday, August 30, 2024, a tragic event unfolded in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Faudiya School, an institution associated with the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a Shiite group in the country. The assailants, armed and dangerous, stormed the Hausari quarters of Geidam […]

Couple Having Sex in Car Accidentally Drives Into River

A romantic moment in a car turned into a near-disaster for a couple in Philadelphia. On August 28, around 4:15 a.m., their 2020 Range Rover rolled into the Schuylkill River while they were in the backseat. According to police, one of the couple’s limbs bumped into the gear stick, causing the SUV to tumble over […]

Shocking Long Island Murder-Suicide: Ex-Husband Kills Ex-Wife and Her New Partner

A tragic and shocking incident unfolded in Long Island on August 28, when 50-year-old Daniel Coppola fatally shot his ex-wife, Kelly Coppola, 50, and her new partner, Kenneth Pohlman, 53. The brutal act occurred in their upscale St. James home, marking a devastating turn in a previously contentious relationship. The incident began late at night […]

Fire Breaks Out at Lagos State Government Staff Quarters, Ogba

In the early hours of Friday, a fire broke out at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters on Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road, in Ogba. The incident occurred around 2:20 am and affected one of the two-bedroom apartments in Flat 5, Block 21, a three-storey building with 16 two-bedroom flats. Preliminary investigations by the Lagos […]

LASU Final Year Student Seeks Justice After Alleged Assault by Landlord and His Mother

 A final-year student of Lagos State University (LASU), Udouko Ememabasi, is seeking justice after allegedly being assaulted by her landlord, Idowu Shodipo, and his mother. The incident reportedly occurred on the evening of August 12, 2024. Ememabasi and her friend, Eseh Gift Uduoghene, had just returned home around 8 pm when they found a waste […]