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Cholera Outbreak in Ogun State: One Dead, Five Hospitalized

A 62-year-old woman has died from cholera in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State. She caught the disease while looking after her sick child, who is now in the hospital. This sad event happened three days ago. Ogun State Health Commissioner, Dr. Tomi Coker, confirmed that one person has died and five others are in the hospital due […]

Tragedy in Ebonyi as Three-Storey Building Collapses

In Ebonyi State’s capital, Abakiliki, a three-storey building collapsed tragically on Tuesday night. The incident happened near the Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AE-FUTHA 1). Rescue operations are underway as workers remain trapped in the rubble. One person has been rescued and taken to the hospital. The building is owned by Hon. Oluchukwu Ukie […]

Tragic Incident: UNIBEN Graduate Allegedly Raped and Killed

In a heartbreaking incident, a young woman identified as Adekolore Idowu Glory, a recent graduate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), was allegedly beaten and raped to death. According to reports, the 22-year-old was attacked while returning home from school in Iyowa community, Benin City, on June 13. Glory’s brother, who identified himself as an […]

Final Year FUOYE Student Arrested for Alleged Rape of Male Colleague

Olalekan Oni, a final-year student at Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) in Ekiti State, has been arrested for allegedly raping a male classmate. Oni, who studies Criminology and is known by the nickname “Asiwaju,” had recently presented his research project titled “Causes and Youth Involvement in Criminal Activity: A Case Study of Oye Local Government […]

Tragic Incident: Woman Killed by Her Pitbulls in South Africa

A 28-year-old woman was tragically killed by her four pitbulls in Bloemfontein, Namibia Square, South Africa. The attack happened on Monday, June 17, 2024, when the dogs attacked her, causing severe injuries to her lower body. Police arrived quickly but found the woman in a critical state. Emergency Health Services declared her dead at the […]

Former Accountant-General of Nigeria, Otunla, Passes Away

Jonah Ogunnyi Otunla, who previously served as Nigeria’s Accountant-General, has died. He passed away in the United Kingdom on Monday, June 17. A source revealed that Otunla had recently traveled to the UK for medical treatment for an undisclosed illness. Source revealed , “I confirm he died between Sunday night, June 17, and Monday morning, […]

Nigerian Actress Stella Ikwuegbu Passes Away

Tragic loss for the Nigerian movie industry, veteran actress Stella Ikwuegbu has passed away. Her death has plunged the industry into mourning once again. Stella Ikwuegbu, a beloved figure in Nigerian cinema, lost her battle with leg cancer today, June 16. Her colleagues and fans alike are devastated by the news. Movie producer Stanley Ontop […]

Gunmen Attack Leaves Four Injured in Enugu Community

Gunmen recently attacked Umu-Ezuboke Umualor community in Enugu state, resulting in four people being hospitalized due to gunshot wounds. Mr. Methodist Ejiagbo, one of the victims recovering in hospital, recalled how three months ago, individuals from Abakaliki threatened him, warning of impending violence. They specifically targeted his house and land, claiming they would seize his […]