Edwin Clark dies at 97
Edwin Clark, a well-known leader from South-South Nigeria and former Federal Commissioner for Information, has passed away. His family confirmed that he died on Monday night, February 17, 2025, at the age of 97. The statement read, “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. […]
Accidental airstrike allegedly kills family of 6 in Katsina
A tragic incident occurred in Katsina State as a military airstrike mistakenly hit Yauni community in Zakka ward, Safana Local Government Area, allegedly killing a family of six. According to reports, the airstrike happened after a deadly clash between security forces and bandits. Earlier that day, two police officers and an operative from the state-run […]
Valentine Tragedy: Cement loaded truck rams into house, kills 5 in Nnewi
A heartbreaking accident occurred in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Thursday evening when a truck carrying cement lost control and crashed into a residential building. Reports say the vehicle’s brakes failed, causing it to ram into the house, leading to the death of five people. The tragic incident happened near the Police Area Command headquarters in […]
BREAKING: Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo is dead
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a respected leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, has passed away at the age of 96. He died peacefully on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home in Lekki, Lagos State His family confirmed the news in a statement, saying, “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, […]
Gunmen kill fresh graduate in Abia
A tragic incident occurred in Owaza, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, where gunmen shot and killed a fresh graduate, Precious Chidozie James. Chidozie, a Petrochemical Engineering graduate from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, was preparing to begin his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. Unfortunately, he lost his life in a […]
Ghanaian woman and her three children die in midnight fire
A devastating fire in Gyinyaase, a suburb of the Asokwa Municipality in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, has claimed the lives of a mother and her three children. The victims, 33-year-old Linda Agyemang, a nurse at Kumasi South Hospital, and her children, aged 7 to 14, were trapped inside their three-bedroom apartment when the fire broke out […]
Gunmen kill ECWA pastor in Gombe
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, gunmen killed Reverend Bala Galadima, the presiding pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Lubo, a community in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State. The attack happened in the early hours of the morning. According to the State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the incident appears […]
Dad celebrating his birthday is shot and killed in front of son, 1, after accusing stranger of staring at his girlfriend
A Florida man celebrating his birthday was shot and killed in front of his 1-year-old son after an argument with a stranger in a pharmacy. Anthony Souvenir, 27, went to a Miramar pharmacy with his girlfriend and young son on February 3. While inside, he accused 28-year-old Jaime Taylor of staring at his girlfriend. Taylor […]
Veteran Nigerian Broadcaster, ‘Eye Opitan’, Is Dead
Christianah Ademulegun, known as ‘Eye Opitan,’ has passed away at the age of 74 after a short illness. She was the first native broadcaster from Ekiti State, Nigeria. ‘Eye Opitan’ was well-known for her deep knowledge of Ekiti towns and their history, especially the ‘oriki’ (traditional praise poetry). She died in the early hours of […]
Exhausted doctor dies after tweeting “feels like I’m going to pass away but I also want to read”
A young and hardworking dental surgeon, Dr. Ncumisa Mdlocolo, has tragically passed away after tirelessly working despite severe exhaustion. Dr. Mdlocolo achieved her dream of becoming a doctor in December 2020, sharing her accomplishment on social media. On January 28, 2025, she posted a tweet expressing her extreme fatigue, saying, “I’m so exhausted. Feels like […]