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Bomb Blast at Orlu Market in Imo State Claims Two Lives and Injures Many

On Tuesday, a bomb explosion shook the International Market in Orlu, Imo State, leaving two people dead and several others injured. The Imo State Police Command reported that the explosion came from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which was set up by two individuals who were killed in the blast. The police spokesperson, ASP Henry […]

BREAKING: Chief Of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja Is Dead

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, has passed away at the age of 56. The sad news was confirmed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who expressed his sorrow over the loss. According to a statement from Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the […]

LASTMA official set on fire by commercial bus driver and assistant in Lagos (photos)

In a disturbing incident in Lagos, a LASTMA (Lagos State Traffic Management Authority) official was violently attacked and set on fire by a commercial bus driver and his assistant. The attack took place in the Cele area, close to Mile 2, while the officers were trying to enforce traffic regulations. According to reports, the driver […]

Fire Destroys Shops at Ajah Market in Lagos

On the evening of November 3, a serious fire broke out at Ajah Market, located near Alesh Bus Stop in the Lekki area of Lagos State. The blaze started around 9 PM and quickly spread, destroying goods worth millions of Naira in several shops. Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency […]

Nasarawa: Policeman Crushes Woman To Death, Family Rejects N100,000 Burial Offer

A heartbreaking accident in Nasarawa State has left a family grieving and demanding justice. A police officer allegedly caused the death of 35-year-old Patience Ashenenye after crashing into a commercial motorcycle carrying her and her three-month-old baby. The family’s refusal of the police’s N100,000 burial contribution reflects their push for accountability and justice. This incident […]

14 Escape Death as Bus Catches Fire on Onitsha Bridge; Driver Injured

On October 30, 2024, a terrifying incident occurred when a commercial bus caught fire on the Old Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State. Fourteen passengers managed to escape just in time, while the driver sustained minor injuries. The bus, a Toyota Hiace, was traveling to Asaba, Delta State, when flames suddenly erupted from the front […]

Port Harcourt helicopter crash: NSIB recovers another body from Atlantic Ocean

The search for victims of the recent helicopter crash near Port Harcourt continues. On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) recovered another decomposed body from the Atlantic Ocean. The helicopter, a Sikorsky SK76 registered as 5N BQG, went down off the coast of Bonny Finima on October 24, while carrying eight […]

Lagos Scholarship Board Executive Secretary, Abdulrahman Lekki Is Dead

The Lagos State community is mourning the loss of Abdulrahman Lekki, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board. The news of his passing was announced by the Lagos State Head of Service in a short statement on Wednesday morning. According to the announcement, Lekki passed away early Wednesday after a brief illness. His […]

Three-Storey Building Crashes Down in Rivers State

A three-storey building under construction in Rivers State collapsed on Tuesday morning, October 29, 2024. The building, located in Iriebe Community within Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, was still in the early stages when it fell. Workers had already arrived for the day’s work, but fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities. Local […]

Tragedy in Rivers State: Gunmen Kill Father of Four, Kidnap Businessman

A recent attack in Rivers State’s Igbo-Etche community has left residents in shock and mourning. Gunmen killed a local man, Okere Samuel, a father of four, and abducted a businessman named Sunny Onuenze. The incident took place in the Army Range area of Igbo-Etche, part of Etche Local Government Area. Okere Samuel worked as a […]