Femi Dare on behalf of the family disclosed his passing in a statement, saying Akin Shuga died on October 30 in New Brunswick, Canada. In their tribute, the family honoured him as “a revered music icon, grandmaster, and custodian of rhythm, culture, and the spirit of performance”. They emphasised that he was “more than a […]
The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye disclosed this in a situation report released to journalists. Adeseye, who confirmed the incident, said the Sari-Iganmu Fire Station team was immediately dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call at about 12:20 a.m. The agency confirmed that the structure, which had […]
Emma Wakili, a fellow musician and close associate, confirmed his death in a Facebook post. Zuya, who recently returned from Lagos after performing at several cultural events, reportedly began feeling unwell and collapsed shortly after eating the suspected meal. He was taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi, where he […]
In a recent interview, the actor described the incident as a transformative experience that deepened his faith. The film star said that after the two went their separate ways, with him heading toward the Third Mainland Bridge, his memory of the event cut off, and the “next thing I remembered was waking up in hospital”. “That accident was […]
The soldier, attached to the 221 Battalion, Wawa Cantonment and his wife were found dead in their apartment at Block 15, Room 24, Corporals and Below Quarters, Wawa Cantonment. According to the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations at 22 Armoured Brigade, Captain Stephen Nwankwo, confirmed that the incident was being investigated. Nwankwo explained […]
The attack, carried out by suspected Boko Haram members, was repelled by troops of Operation Hadin Kai after a fierce battle. According to a statement by the military, the terrorists used rocket-propelled grenades, armed drones, and improvised explosive devices during the coordinated assault. Despite the heavy exchange of fire, troops held their ground and inflicted […]
According to sources in the local government, six of the children, alongside their father, were returning from the farm when the canoe conveying them capsized It was gathered that the family of seven had gone to the farm to harvest cassava, and on their way back, the canoe sank, but one of the children was […]
The bungalow-shaped annexe, located within the campus, was engulfed in flames suspected to have been triggered by a cooking gas explosion.The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service, Gombe Command, Assistant Superintendent of Fire Service, Bashir Muazu, confirmed the incident to newsmen in a telephone call, describing it as unfortunate. “It was caused by […]
The spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi confirmed the incident, saying the number of people who lost their lives is unconfirmed. According to Akinbiyi, a petrol-laden 33,000-litre tanker overturned due to excessive speeding. It spilled its contents on the highway, triggering a fire outbreak and spreading to other vehicles […]
The command’s Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi disclosed this in a statement, noting that the suspect, identified as Shamsideen Adio, popularly known as Shameleon allegedly attacked a dispatch rider on Lagos Island, using a helmet and a fit to inflict serious injuries. The police said the 55-year-old suspect is currently in the custody […]