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Highlife maestro, Mike Ejeagha, d!es at 95

Mike Ejeagha, a respected Highlife music star, has passed away at the age of 95. He was famous for turning traditional Igbo stories and wise sayings into beautiful music that touched many lives. The music legend died on the evening of Friday, June 6, 2025, around 8 p.m. He took his last breath at the […]

Eid-Kabir Tragedy: Fire destroys hundreds of shops in Kano GSM market

A terrible fire broke out at the popular GSM Market in Kano on the day of Eid-Kabir, burning down more than 300 shops and leaving many traders in shock. The incident brought sadness to what was supposed to be a joyful celebration. The fire started around 2:00 pm at the Farm Center GSM Market, located […]

Former CJN Mohammed Lawal Uwais is dead

Nigeria has lost a respected legal mind. Mohammed Lawal Uwais, who served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, has passed away. Uwais died at the age of 89. He was born on June 12, 1936, in Zaria, Kaduna State. He was Chief Justice from 1995 until 2006. During his time as Chief Justice, he earned […]

Bauchi pilgrim dies during prayer on Mount Arafat

A sad event happened this year on Arafat Day when a pilgrim from Bauchi State, Abdullahi Adamu, died while standing and praying on the holy grounds of Mount Arafat. Adamu came from Ganjuwa Local Government Area and was part of the Bauchi State group visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The Bauchi State […]

Over-speeding vehicle knocks popular lawyer, Paul Onota to death in Delta

A terrible accident happened on Friday evening in Delta State. A speeding vehicle hit and killed Mr. Paul O. Onota, a well-known lawyer who was loved in his community. The accident happened around 3:58 p.m. near the Udu Local Government Council Secretariat. People around the area said the vehicle was going very fast at the […]

12 family members d!e in Niger state flood

A powerful flood hit Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State late Wednesday night, May 28, claiming the lives of many people, including 12 members of the same family. The flood affected Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities. More than 50 children studying in Islamic schools, known as almajirai, have not been found since the […]

Power surge k!lls 19-year-old student, destroys properties in Jos

A sudden power surge hit Jos around 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Though the situation was quickly handled, it had already caused serious damage. The area had no power for a while before the electricity came back. When the light returned, people were hopeful, but it ended in tragedy as the sudden surge […]

Many Feared Trapped As Uncompleted Building Collapses In Lagos

On Monday afternoon, a terrible accident happened in the Ota-Ona area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. An unfinished two-storey building suddenly fell down. This made many people nearby very scared because some people might be stuck under the broken building. The building collapsed right across from the Mobil Filling Station, a busy place in Ikorodu. A […]

Nigerian man shot d3ad by fellow Nigerian at birthday party in Philippines

A tragic event took place during a birthday party in Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines. A Nigerian man, known as Babylon, was shot and killed by another Nigerian during the celebration. The incident happened early on Monday, May 26, 2025. The party was hosted by a man named Obinna at a private house. At first, the […]