The building, located at 333 Borno Way, Alagomeji, caved in at 9 p.m., prompting a swift emergency response from rescue teams. The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, confirmed that the body of a male victim had been recovered during ongoing rescue operations. “So far, four persons have been rescued and are in stable condition,” NEMA […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident while speaking to journalists, FCT Sector Commander, Felix Theman, explained that the incident has caused a gridlock due to the partial blockade of the expressway. “There’s currently a gridlock because there’s no free flow of traffic, as a section of the expressway has been blocked by the […]
A senior officer of the command in the state disclosed this, adding that one expatriate, a Chinese national, was kidnapped while four of his compatriots were rescued from their abductors. The officer added that four persons were injured and were currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital, adding that an official statement would be released […]
The boat was loaded with 90 people, including women and children, who were going for a condolence visit in another community. The cause of the accident was known to be overloading and a collision with a tree stump, however the passengers were not wearing any lifejackets when the boat capsized. An anonymous source in the […]
It was reported that the incident emerged on Monday and led to the loss of studio equipment and the fire was caused by an electrical surge from the studio’s air-conditioning system which caused the blaze to spread through the facility before firefighters arrived to contain it. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof […]
The spokesman to the deceased, Oyeniyi Iwakun, confirmed his passing in a statement signed and issued to journalists in Akure, the state capital. “With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our father, brother, mentor, and leader, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye.The Social Democratic Party, SDP, Governorship Candidate in the 2024 Gubernatorial Elections.“Otunba […]
According to a statement from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the incident took place when a fully loaded Mazda commercial bus with registration number LND 490 SD, while recklessly attempting to gain right of way from the Agric axis, collided with a fast-moving articulated truck bearing plate number EKY 121 YJ. Preliminary investigations […]
According to the victim’s family, Abubakar was struck on the head by a police officer while riding on a motorcycle. Witnesses at the scene claimed bystanders had to pressure the officers to take him to a hospital. The family has also accused the police of attempting to cover up the incident by suggesting the motorcycle […]
The blaze quickly spread to about four parked trucks in the area. However, swift intervention by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, helped contain the situation. The agency immediately diverted off the scene and diverted traffic from Ilasa inward Oshodi, preventing further damage or potential casualties. Further investigations suggest the tanker overturned […]
The tragic incident, which reportedly occurred on Saturday night, has sparked outrage, with relatives accusing the hospital of medical negligence. While the identity of the deceased woman has not been disclosed, the Akwa Ibom State Government confirmed the incident in a statement released on August 31. Commissioner for Health, Ekem John, noted that the state […]