42 persons confirmed dead, 52 injured in Niger tanker explosion – NSEMA
A tragic tanker explosion in Niger State has claimed the lives of 42 people and left 52 others injured, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Authority (NSEMA). The agency’s Director General, Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed the figures during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, describing the incident as one of the most devastating […]
Identities Of Four FIRS Officials Who Died In Afriland Towers Fire Revealed
A terrible fire broke out on Tuesday at Afriland Towers, a multi-storey building on Broad Street, Lagos. The building is home to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), United Capital Plc (UCAP), a branch of United Bank for Africa (UBA), and other financial offices, News360 Nigeria reports. The fire reportedly began in the building’s inverter […]
Fire engulfs popular hotel in Abuja
A devastating fire broke out at a popular hotel in the Garki area of Abuja early Wednesday morning. The fire, which began around 3 AM, caused severe damage to the property, with reports suggesting billions of naira in losses. The blaze was first noticed when a hotel guest, panicking, rushed to the reception in a […]
Cross River: Fire razes Ogoja High Court
A fire has completely destroyed the Ogoja High Court in Cross River State, located in the Government Reserved Area (GRA). The fire started around 7 pm on Sunday, and eyewitnesses reported that nothing was left of the building by the time the flames were put out. The cause of the fire is not yet clear. […]
Youths Burn Down Only Primary School in Bauchi Community
In a heartbreaking incident, some unidentified youths have set fire to the only primary school in the Kandahar area of Bauchi metropolis. This unfortunate event has left many children in the community without a place to learn as schools are preparing to reopen in 2025. The fire broke out on Friday after a disagreement between […]
Fire Razes Anambra Timber Market (Video)
A fire broke out at the Ogbosisi Timber Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, on the night of December 18, 2024, causing significant damage to goods. However, there were no reports of any loss of life. Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, assuring the public […]
Fire Destroys Lagos Manufacturing Firm, No Casualties Reported
In the early hours of Friday, a devastating fire tore through the JOSIEN Complex, a well-known manufacturing firm located in Abule Osun, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The inferno, which began before dawn, rapidly spread through the facility, leading to the destruction of numerous items and causing extensive damage to the premises. Eyewitnesses […]
Tragic Fire at Chinese Shopping Mall Claims 16 Lives (Video)
A tragic fire broke out at a shopping mall in Zigong, Sichuan Province, southwestern China, killing at least 16 people. The fire started in the 14-story building, which houses a department store, offices, restaurants, and a movie theater, on Wednesday night. Firefighters and rescue teams worked tirelessly until early Thursday, managing to pull 75 people […]
Massive Fire Broke Out at Karu Market in Abuja
A massive fire broke out at Karu Market, located in the suburbs of Abuja, on Thursday, causing significant damage to the area. Abiola Adebayo, the Acting Director of the FCT Fire Service, confirmed the incident and noted the scale of the blaze. He stated that several firefighters were immediately deployed to the scene to control […]