Man d!es, wife injured as granite-laden truck crushes car in Lagos
A tragic road accident claimed the life of a man and left his wife critically injured after a granite-laden truck overturned and crushed their Toyota saloon car at Eleko Junction along the Lekki-Ajah Expressway in Lagos. The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday, February 12, 2026. Reports indicate that the truck suffered brake […]
Teen Arrested After Double Stabbing at Kingsbury High School
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a double stabbing at Kingsbury High School in north-west London. The suspect, a former pupil known to police and described as a British national born in the UK, was detained in NW10 after fleeing the scene. Officers located him inside a nearby mosque […]
Family of Four Found Dead in Ocala Home; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Suspected
A U.S. Coast Guard reservist, his wife and their two children were found dead inside their Ocala home Friday night in what authorities believe may have been a case of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said deputies conducted a welfare check at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at a residence […]
Killings in Kwara communities, a national disaster – Saraki
Former Senate President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described the recent wave of killings in parts of Kwara State as a national disaster. He called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the worsening insecurity affecting communities in both the northern and southern senatorial districts of the state. […]
Six farmers killed in fresh attack in Unguwar Wawa, Niger State
At least six farmers have been killed in a fresh attack by suspected armed bandits in Unguwar Wawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident reportedly happened late Friday night and has thrown the rural community into mourning. According to a report shared on X by conflict and crisis journalist Bakatsine, the […]
Fire razes residential building in Ibadan, destroys property worth millions of naira
A serious fire outbreak has destroyed a residential building at Block D5, Ifedapo Estate in the Amuloko area of Ibadan, Oyo State, leaving residents counting heavy losses. The fire completely razed a six-room bungalow and destroyed household items and valuables estimated to be worth millions of naira. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Oyo […]
24-year-old father beats daughter to death in Calabar
A tragic incident occurred in Calabar as a 24-year-old man, Joseph Emmanuel, reportedly beat his 10-year-old daughter to death. The shocking attack happened after the child allegedly misplaced her father’s petrol pipe, which he used for his commercial motorcycle. Neighbors nearly lynched the man in anger before police intervention. Police operatives, alerted by a local […]
Bauchi records 50 road deaths, 468 injuries in three months – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported a troubling increase in road accidents in Bauchi State, recording 50 deaths and 468 injuries within a three-month period. The statistics highlight ongoing concerns over road safety and compliance with traffic regulations across the state. According to the FRSC, most accidents were linked to overspeeding, reckless driving, […]
Newswatch co-founder, Yakubu Mohammed dies at 75
Yakubu Mohammed, co-founder of the iconic Nigerian news magazine Newswatch, has passed away at the age of 75. The late journalist was widely celebrated for his significant contributions to investigative journalism and for shaping modern media in Nigeria. Mohammed co-founded Newswatch in 1985, a publication known for its fearless reporting and dedication to holding power […]
Lagos govt arrests BRT driver after pedestrian fatality at Ikeja Airport Junction
The Lagos State Government has arrested a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver after a pedestrian was knocked down and killed at the Ikeja Airport Junction. Officials said the accident happened when the bus was moving through the busy intersection, leading to the death of the victim on the spot. Emergency officers and traffic officials were […]