Music star, J. Martins survives as car plunges into bush on highway
Popular Nigerian musician and Senior Special Assistant to the Abia State Governor on Tourism and Entertainment, Martins Okechukwu Justice, better known as J. Martins, narrowly escaped death after his car reportedly veered off the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt expressway and plunged into the bush. The incident, which occurred on Monday, was said to have been caused by […]
Over 10 herders reportedly killed in reprisal attack at Tilli community Kebbi
Tension has gripped Tilli community in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State following a deadly reprisal attack that claimed the lives of over ten Fulani herders. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, was reportedly in response to the killing of a vigilante member by suspected Lakurawa bandits operating in the area. According to residents, […]
4 confirmed dead as Cameroon boils over 92-year-old Biya’s re-election as president
At least four people have been confirmed dead in Cameroon after violent clashes erupted between supporters of the opposition and security forces following the re-election of 92-year-old President Paul Biya. The unrest broke out shortly after the country’s Constitutional Council declared Biya the winner of the 2025 presidential election. According to official results, Biya — […]
Many trapped, others rescued as two-storey building collapses in Lagos
A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday when a two-storey building collapsed at No. 54 Cole Street, Cemetery Bus Stop, Oyingbo, Lagos, leaving several residents trapped under the rubble. The collapse reportedly happened just after midnight, sparking panic among residents and passersby. According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS), […]
Five teenagers die in Gombe boat mishap
A tragic boat mishap has claimed the lives of five teenage girls in Nafada town, Gombe State, leaving the community in deep mourning. The victims were identified as Najib Ibrahim (18), Hauwa’u Dogal (15), Ummati Baraya (16), Umaira Gidado (16), and Amina Jaliya (15). Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, through his media aide Ismaila Uba-Misilli, […]
Lagos: Festac DPO, Matilda Ngbaronye is dead
The Lagos State Police Command has been thrown into mourning following the death of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Festac Division. Reports confirm that the respected officer passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at an undisclosed hospital in the Surulere area of Lagos State. […]
Properties worth millions of naira destroyed in Ibadan fire incident
Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed on Friday night following a fire outbreak that gutted a residential duplex at Hazmat Street, Kuola off Akala Expressway, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident, which left the upper floor of the building severely damaged, also affected two adjoining bathroom flats. Thankfully, no life was lost. […]
Fire destroys 529 stalls at Shuwaki Market in Kano
A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed over 529 temporary stalls at Shuwaki Market in Gari Local Government Area of Kano State, the Kano State Fire Service confirmed. Speaking with reporters, the Fire Service Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, said the incident occurred around 3:25 p.m. after the agency received a distress call from Abdulmalik […]
Tragedy as Dangote truck crushes pregnant woman, child, six others in Ondo
A tragic road accident struck the university town of Akungba-Akoko in Ondo State on Wednesday night when a Dangote Cement-laden truck lost control and crushed at least eight people to death, including a pregnant woman, a mother, and her child. The horrifying crash occurred around 8:00 p.m., just a few meters from the main gate […]
Heartbreak turns tragic: 22-year-old hairdresser commits suicide in Enugu
A 22-year-old hairdresser in Enugu State has reportedly taken her own life after suffering from a severe heartbreak. The young woman, whose name was not immediately released, was found dead in her room on Monday, leaving her family and friends in shock. According to reports, the deceased had recently gone through a painful breakup with […]