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Firefighters Prevent Major Disaster After Two Vehicles Collide in Kwara

On Thursday morning, firefighters in Kwara State acted quickly to prevent a disaster after a serious collision between a bus and a truck on the Otte-Ilorin expressway. The accident occurred at around 8:12 AM when a bus loaded with cosmetic products crashed into a truck that had tipped over on the expressway. The truck, which […]

50-Year-Old Road Sweeper Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Taraba

In a heartbreaking incident, a 50-year-old woman named Nemis Usman lost her life after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Taraba State. Nemis was part of “Operation Keep Taraba Clean,” a program dedicated to keeping the state’s streets clean. She was performing her duties early Thursday morning along Yola Road in the Jalingo metropolis […]

17 Killed in Devastating Pharmaceutical Factory Blast in India

A tragic explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, claimed the lives of 17 people and left 34 others injured on Wednesday, August 21. The incident occurred in the afternoon, and the powerful blast was so strong that it caused extensive damage and left body parts scattered around the site. Those who […]

Nigerian Footballer Paul Julius Dies in Cyprus Car Crash

We are saddened to share the tragic news of the death of Paul Julius Goewam, a talented 20-year-old Nigerian footballer. Paul, from Plateau State, was involved in a fatal car accident on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, while driving on the Paralimni-Protaras road in Cyprus. The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. near Pernera when Paul’s car […]

22-Year-Old Final Year Student Tragically Killed by Boyfriend, Who Then Took His Own Life

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Mamohlotši Rebecca Nchabeleng, a 22-year-old final year student from North-West University (NWU), has been killed by her boyfriend. The tragic discovery was made on Monday, August 19, 2024, at her residence on the Vanderbijlpark Campus in Gauteng, South Africa. Nchabeleng’s boyfriend, who was not affiliated with NWU, was found […]

Police Arrests Suspects Over the Death of 21-Year-Old Unilorin Student

The tragic death of 21-year-old Awesu Mojisola, a student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, has sent shockwaves through the Ilorin community and beyond. Her lifeless body was found on August 11, 2024, at a dumpsite in the Aleniboro area of Ilorin, and the circumstances surrounding her death have led to an intense […]

Police Uncover Identity of Popular Crossdresser ‘Abuja Area Mama’ Murdered in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police have disclosed the identity of the well-known crossdresser murdered in Abuja earlier this month. The body of the crossdresser, who was popularly known as ‘Abuja Area Mama,’ was found along the Katampe-Mabushi Expressway on August 8. The deceased has been identified as Ifeanyi Chukwu-Agah Benedict, a 33-year-old originally from […]

Tragedy Strikes in Katsina: Bandits Kill Man, Kidnap Wife and Son

In a tragic incident in Magamar-Jibia town, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, bandits killed a man named Aliyu Yahaya, 31, and kidnapped his wife, son, and three neighbors. The attackers also set fire to Aliyu’s home and body, leaving the community in shock. According to Aliyu’s brother, Salisu Yahaya, the bandits stormed their […]

Bandits Kidnap Mother, Newborn Twins, and Son in Katsina: Ransom Demanded

In a shocking and distressing incident, bandits have kidnapped a mother, her newborn twins, and her young son in Kurfi town, Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack unfolded three days ago, leaving the local community in fear and outrage. Reports indicate that the bandits launched their assault on the town by shooting […]

Former Anambra Deputy Speaker Harford Oseke Passes Away After Exercise

The former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Harford Oseke, has sadly passed away. Oseke, who was well-known in his community, collapsed after completing his usual exercise routine at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the capital of Anambra State. Despite immediate efforts to revive him, Oseke was pronounced dead shortly after […]