40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the territory’s Health Ministry says
The Israel-Hamas war continues to cause devastation in Gaza, with no end in sight. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, more than 40,000 Palestinians have lost their lives since the conflict began. The war, which started on October 7, has also injured over 92,000 people and displaced around 85% of Gaza’s population. How the Conflict […]
NG-CARES Senior Official Killed By Gunmen In Nasarawa
In a tragic turn of events, Mallam Hassan Yahaya Egwa, a senior official of the NG-CARES program in Nasarawa State, was killed by gunmen on the night of August 14, 2024. The incident occurred at his new residence in the Angwan Mai Matasa area of Lafia metropolis. The NG-CARES program, initiated by the Federal Government, […]
Governor, Sanwo-Olu, Shared a Heartfelt Message in Remembrance of his Dear Friend Herbert Wigwe – “The pain of this loss is still so raw”
Today, August 15, would have marked Herbert Wigwe’s 58th birthday. The late Herbert Wigwe, who served as the Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank Plc, tragically lost his life along with his wife and son in a helicopter crash in the US on February 9, 2024. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu took to […]
Flood in Jigawa Kills 16 and Destroys Thousands of Homes
A severe flood has struck Jigawa State in Nigeria, resulting in the tragic deaths of 16 people and leaving thousands displaced. The flood, caused by heavy and continuous rainfall, has destroyed 3,936 homes and submerged 2,744 hectares of farmland across 10 local government areas in the state. According to Dr. Haruna Mariga, Executive Secretary of […]
Gospel Singer Aduke Gold’s Cause of Death Unveiled
Nigerian gospel singer, Aduke Penkele, better known as Aduke Gold, sadly passed away on Tuesday morning, August 13th. The singer’s death came as a shock to her fans and the gospel music community. Aduke Gold died while undergoing surgery to remove fibroids. This was confirmed by popular Ibadan-based journalist and radio host, Yemi Sonde, during […]
Abandoned Newborn Found Dead on Church Grounds in Anambra
In a tragic incident, the body of a newborn baby girl was found abandoned at a church in Nkpor, Anambra State. The lifeless baby, suspected to be just one day old, was discovered in the early hours of Monday, August 12, on the grounds of a church located at Engr Chukelu Street, Ububa South, Nkpor […]
Chidinma doesn’t deserve the h@te she was subjected to – New Miss SA Mia Le Roux Says
In a heartfelt interview with Newzroom Afrika, the newly crowned Miss South Africa, Mia Le Roux, made waves by standing up for her fellow contestant, Chidinma Adetshina, who recently faced harsh criticism during the Miss South Africa pageant. Mia Le Roux didn’t hold back in expressing her support for Chidinma, highlighting the strength, beauty, and […]
BRT Passengers Robbed by Thugs in Lagos
On August 13, 2024, a shocking incident occurred in Orile, Lagos, where passengers on a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system were violently robbed. The attack took place around 1 pm when a group of thugs, who disguised themselves as protesters against motorcycle seizures, boarded the bus. The robbers targeted the passengers, seizing their valuables, including […]
Heartbroken Father Loses Twin Babies, Wife, and Mother-in-Law in Gaza Airstrike While Collecting Birth Certificates
A heart-wrenching tragedy recently struck Gaza, leaving a father, Mohammed Abu Al-Qumsan, inconsolable. Mohammed had gone to a local government office to obtain birth certificates for his newborn twins, Asser and Aysel, who were just four days old. However, while he was away, an airstrike hit his home in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza, killing his […]
Tragic Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Claims 12 Lives, Injures Four
A tragic accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday, August 13, leading to the death of 12 people and injuring four others. The incident happened at Malo, near Ogere, when a Mazda bus with the registration number DDA 733 XA crashed. According to Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) […]