Oyebanji grieves as rainstorm destroys over 200 buildings, displaces 500 in Ekiti community
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed deep sorrow following a powerful rainstorm that destroyed more than 200 buildings in one of the state’s communities. The natural disaster reportedly displaced about 500 residents, leaving many families without shelter and basic necessities. The storm, which was accompanied by strong winds and heavy rainfall, tore off rooftops, […]
30 injured as powerful 7.5 earthquake strikes Northern Japan
At least 30 people were injured after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Tuesday. The quake shook buildings violently and caused panic among residents in affected areas. Emergency services were quickly deployed to assess damage and assist those hurt during the incident. Reports say several homes and public facilities suffered structural damage, while […]
Afghanistan earthquake kills 622 with more than 1,500 injured
A strong earthquake has struck Afghanistan, killing more than 600 people and injuring over 1,500. Rescue teams used helicopters to lift survivors from collapsed buildings while searching remote villages for anyone trapped under the rubble. The 6.0-magnitude quake hit the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, destroying homes and wiping out three villages in Kunar. […]
Houses destroyed by windstorm in Kano
A strong windstorm has hit Bunkure Local Government Area in Kano State, causing serious damage to houses and forcing many people out of their homes. The storm mainly affected Sakafalle-Jalabi and Zangon Buhari villages in Kulluwa ward. Both mud and cement houses were damaged, and many zinc roofs were blown away. Luckily, nobody died, but […]
Niger flood incident saddening – First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu laments
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed her sadness over the tragic flood that recently happened in Niger State. The disaster took the lives of more than 100 people. In a message she shared on Saturday, Mrs. Tinubu said the situation was truly heartbreaking and painful to hear about. She explained that the cause of […]
Thousands feared dead after devastating cyclone hits French territory of Mayotte
Cyclone Chido has caused severe damage to Mayotte, a French territory located in the Indian Ocean, with thousands of lives feared lost. The storm hit the island on December 14, bringing winds of over 136 mph that caused massive destruction. Mayotte’s top official, Prefect Francois-Xavier Bieuville, believes the death toll could be in the hundreds, […]
Citizens throw mud on King and Queen of Spain and call them “killers” following deadly floods
On November 3, in Valencia, Spain, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were met with anger and frustration from a crowd of flood victims during their visit to areas devastated by the country’s deadliest natural disaster in recent memory. The royal couple arrived to see firsthand the impact of the horrific floods that have claimed […]
Tragic Landslides in Southern Ethiopia Claim 157 Lives
At least 157 people have died after two landslides hit southern Ethiopia’s Gofa zone. The first landslide, triggered by heavy rains, occurred on Monday. Minutes later, a second landslide buried people who had gathered to help with rescue efforts. The death toll increased from 55 late Monday to 157 on Tuesday, according to Kassahun Abayneh, […]