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Young Nigerian Woman Passes Away on Her Birthday After Brief Illness

In a deeply saddening event, a young Nigerian woman, Emily Jaff Song, tragically passed away on her birthday after a short illness. The heartbreaking news of Emily’s death was announced by her grieving friends, who took to social media to express their shock and sorrow. She died on the 19th of August, which also happened […]

Suspected Motorcycle Snatchers Kill Another Okada Rider in Ondo State

In a tragic incident in the Arigidi Akoko community of Ondo State, another commercial motorcyclist, known as Yakubu, was murdered by suspected motorcycle thieves. His body was found along the Arigidi Akoko/Okeagbe road on Saturday, August 24, 2024, with his throat cut and his motorcycle missing. This is the fourth such killing in the area […]

Tragic Accident Claims Dispatch Rider’s Life on Lekki-Epe Expressway

A tragic accident occurred on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos, where a dispatch rider lost his life in a multiple-vehicle crash. The incident happened on Friday near the Chevron area of the expressway. The collision involved a high-capacity bus, a KIA RIO car, and a motorcycle. According to reports from Lagos State Traffic Management Authority […]

Man Rescued by Police After Suicide Attempt Over N1.2 Million Debt

In Anambra State, a 27-year-old man named Alozie John faced a dire situation when he attempted suicide due to a N1.2 million debt. John, originally from Isielu LGA in Ebonyi State but living in Umunnachi, Dunukofia LGA, ingested a harmful chemical in a desperate attempt to escape his financial crisis. The debt was connected to […]

Former Heartland FC Coach Christian Obi Passes Away After Tragic Bus Accident

It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of former Heartland FC coach and Nigerian football icon, Christian Obi. The 57-year-old coach tragically lost his life on Friday, August 23, following a severe bus accident involving the Heartland FC team. The accident occurred in Okigwe, Imo State, as the team was en route […]

Tragic Accident in Ogun: Truck Crushes Woman and Granddaughter to Death

On Friday morning in the Papalanto area of Ogun State, a woman and her granddaughter were tragically killed when an Iveco truck ran over their tricycle. The truck, which was trying to overtake the tricycle, caused it to fall and then crushed it. The driver of the truck fled before being caught. According to Babatunde […]

Russian Strikes Across Ukraine Kill 8 Civilians

On Friday, it was reported that Russian strikes have killed eight civilians in various parts of Ukraine. In the northeastern Sumy region, two people lost their lives due to these attacks. The Kharkiv region, located near the Russian border, also saw two civilian deaths. Additionally, rescuers found a body in the rubble from an earlier […]

BRT Bus Overturns in Lagos, Leaving 10 People Injured

This morning, August 23, a fully loaded BRT bus overturned along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway near Iyana-Ipaja, causing concern for commuters. The accident occurred around 7:45 am, within the dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The crash left at least 10 people injured. Emergency responders acted quickly, […]

17-Year-Old Student Missing in Nasarawa After School Event

A 17-year-old student from the Federal Government Science and Technical College (FGSTC) in Doma, Nasarawa State, has gone missing. The student, Miss Mercy Dauda, was last seen after attending a Young Catholic Students (YCS) convention at Madonna Girls College in Tudun Kauri, Lafia LGA. Mercy was last seen on Thursday around 2 p.m. after a […]