Gov Idris meets Tinubu over rescue of Kebbi schoolgirls, outlines security measures
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has met with President Bola Tinubu to discuss the rescue of the schoolgirls recently kidnapped in the state. The governor explained that the visit was to update the president and seek stronger federal support as security agencies continue the search. He stressed that the safety of the girls remains the […]
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. […]
Niger Boat Accident: 22 Bodies Recovered – NSEMA
A devastating boat accident has left families mourning in Niger State. The incident happened on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at around 2:00 am, between Baro and Akwanu communities in the Agaie Local Government Area. The boat, carrying almost 50 passengers, was traveling from Ebe Community in Kogi State to Katcha market when it capsized. According […]
Tragic Boat Explosion in Bayelsa Leaves 20 Dead
A tragic incident occurred in Bayelsa State on Wednesday, August 7, when a wooden cargo boat named ‘Godbless Dickson’ exploded and sank, leaving 20 people confirmed dead. The boat, carrying over 64 passengers and crew, was traveling from a rural area to the Swali market in Yenagoa when it met with disaster near the Ezetu […]
One Dead, Over 30 Trapped as Mining Pit Collapses in Niger State
One person has died and more than 30 people are trapped after a mining site collapsed in Galgoko village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Arah, the Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), confirmed that the collapse happened on June 3, 2024. Reports indicate that the site […]