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Fire Destroys Over 100 Thatched Houses in Borno IDP Camp
A fire outbreak has destroyed more than 100 thatched houses at the Water Board IDP Camp in Monguno, Borno State. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Maiduguri, saying that the fire break out reported to the Monguno Police Station by the camp chairman, Bukar Mbati. “The inferno […]
Mother, Six Children Killed in Kano Hoodlum Attack
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 35-year-old and her six children, killed in a violent attack at Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa, confirmed the incident, saying the command received a distress call, reporting the attack on the household of one Haruna Bashir. The victims, […]
Fire Destroys Petrol Station, Tanker, Others in Oyo Community
A fire incident has burned down the RSK Adebowale Multipurpose Filling Station, a petrol tanker, and a motorcycle at the Ofiki area in Saki, Oyo State. The incident was confirmed in a statement released by the Chairman of the state Fire Services Agency, Moroof Akinwande, in Ibadan. According to Akinwande, the agency received a distress call […]
Gospel Singer, Bunmi Akinnanu Dies
Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu, has passed away following a brief illness. The news of her death was confirmed by a close source familiar with the singer’s family. Akinnanu’s death follows months of public appeals for prayers and divine intervention as she battled a serious leg ailment. In late 2025, a video of the […]
5 Dead In Benue Community Attack
Following a recent kidnapping attempt at Ekwu-Ora’Odaba in Itobi, no fewer than five persons, including the house of assembly candidate for Otukpo-Akpa state constituency on the platform of the peoples democratic party in the 2019 general election, Igbabe Ochi, and four others, have been killed in another attack on Otobi community, in Otukpo local government area of […]
Chimamanda’s 21-Month-Old Son Dies
Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, and her husband, Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi following a brief illness. Her representative, Omawumi Ogbe disclosed this in a statement, saying the author’s family expressed sadness over the boy’s death and requested privacy “during this difficult time”. “We’re deeply saddened to confirm the […]
Bandit Kills Five National Park Officials In Oyo
Police authorities have confirmed the bandit attack that occurred at the National Park Service, NPS office in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to the spokesman for the Oyo State Police Command, Ayanlade Olayinka, the incident claimed the lives of five National Park Officials. “Yes, there was an attack by yet to […]
25 Dead, 14 Missing In Yobe Boat Mishap
No fewer than 25 people have been confirmed dead, while 14 others are missing after a boat mishap in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. The incident occurred when a canoe conveying 52 passengers from Adiyani in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State to Garbi in Nguru capsized midway across a water channel. […]
Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital, Declared Clinically Fit
Internationally acclaimed former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from the hospital after medical evaluations confirmed he is clinically fit to continue his recovery at home. In a joint statement, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State, Gbenga Omotoso, and the Special Adviser to Information and Strategy in Ogun State, Kayode […]
Fire Guts Army Arena Market in Lagos
The popular Army Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos, has been engulfed in flames, causing traders to panic. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident via its official X account, stating: “There’s a fire outbreak inside Arena Shopping Mall along Agege Motor Road, Oshodi. Men of @LagosRescue are on ground to extinguish the […]