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Hippopotamus Kills Guard of Emir of Yauri in Kebbi

In a tragic event that has shocked the community, a mother hippopotamus killed Malam Usman Maigadi, a 60-year-old guard for the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 22, 2024, while Maigadi was fishing in the Yauri River at Tillo Village in Yauri Local Government Area. According to reports, Malam […]

Four Family Members Die in Gas Explosion in Italy

A devastating gas explosion in the town of Saviano, Italy, has led to the tragic deaths of four family members, including two young children. This heart-wrenching incident unfolded early Monday morning, resulting in the partial collapse of their two-storey home. The explosion occurred around 7:00 AM local time, shattering the quiet of the morning. The […]

Husband Dies from Generator Fumes While Wife Survives in Ogun

In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked the Shogoye community in Ogun State, a man named Nwachukwu Ikechukwu has tragically lost his life due to inhaling dangerous generator fumes. His wife, Oyin Falodun, is currently hospitalized after the incident, which serves as a grim reminder of the dangers associated with improper generator use. The tragedy […]

Tragic Boat Capsize in Zamfara: Four Children Dead, 12 Hospitalized

In a heartbreaking accident, four children tragically lost their lives, and twelve others are hospitalized following a boat capsizing in Mashayar Garba Rogo, Bukkuyum town, Zamfara State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, around 10:30 am, sending shockwaves through the community. This disaster follows another boat mishap in the nearby Gummi Local Government […]

Pregnant Woman and Husband Tragically Drown During Hawaiian Vacation

A heartbreaking tragedy occurred in Hawaii when a pregnant woman and her husband drowned while on vacation. Ilya Tsaruk, 25, and Sophia Tsaruk, 26, from Snohomish, Washington, were at the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve in Maui on September 14 when they got into trouble in the water. The Maui Fire Department was called after reports […]

Tragic Zamfara Boat Accident: 5 Rescued, 9 Bodies Recovered, Dozens Still Missing

In a tragic boat accident that occurred on Sunday in Zamfara State, five people have been rescued, and nine bodies have been recovered, while many others are still missing. The accident took place on the Mashayar Yandaga River in the Gummi Local Government Area. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the boat was […]

Nollywood Legend Emmanuel France Passes Away

Nollywood has lost another iconic figure, as veteran actor Emmanuel France has passed away. The news was confirmed by popular filmmaker Femi Ogedengbe through his Instagram page. In his post, Ogedengbe expressed deep sadness over the loss of France, recalling their work together on three movies filmed in Tanzania: She Is My Sister, The Director, […]

28-Year-Old Man Discovered Dead With Throat Slit in Yobe

In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old man named Lawan Adamu was found dead with a slit throat in the Nayi-Nawa area of Damaturu, Yobe State. The Yobe State Police Command reported the tragic event, which occurred on September 15. The police were alerted by a distress call around 10:30 p.m., leading them to the scene […]

Tension in Enugu as Gunmen Kill Ogbete Market Leader

There is rising tension in Enugu after gunmen killed the Chairman of the Ogbete Market Amalgamated Traders’ Association (OMATA), Mr. Stephen Aniagu, on Saturday night. Mr. Aniagu was shot in the Topland Area of Enugu by attackers suspected to be assassins. The gunmen killed Mr. Aniagu and fled the scene with his car, leaving residents […]