31 Killed, 5,280 Houses Destroyed In Kano FloodWednesday, September 4, 2024
Thirty-one persons have been reported dead and 5,280 houses destroyed by flood across 21 local government areas of Kano State. The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Isyaku Kubarachi, made this known while speaking to journalists on Wednesday. He said, l ...
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35-Year-Old Man Allegedly Commits Suicide In OgunSunday, September 1, 2024
A 35-year-old man, identified as Emmanuel Urhobocha, has reportedly committed suicide in his apartment situated at Alafia Street in Sango-Ota, Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Ogun State Police Command in a statement issued on Saturday, said the incident took place around 9:00 ... |
Four Persons Die, 20 Injured In Multiple Road Accidents In OsunSaturday, August 31, 2024
The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed that four lives were lost in multiple road accidents that occurred in Ikeji-Arakeji, a town along the Ilesa/Akure expressway in Osun State. Also, 20 other commuters were said to have been injured in the accidents which involved three vehicles. In a 2 ... |
Seven Persons Missing As Flood Wrecks Havoc In NigerFriday, August 30, 2024
No fewer than 7 persons have been declared missing as flood submerged several houses and farm lands in Mashegu and Magama Local Government Areas of Niger State. It was learnt that the incident happened in the early hours of Friday. Affected communities include Sabon pegi in Mashegu LGA and Nas ... |
Tragic Thursday As OAU Final-Year Student Dies In Ghastly AccidentThursday, August 22, 2024
The entire community of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has been thrown into mourning as a final-year student, identified as Edu Rita Ema from the Department of foreign languages, lost her life on her way to submit her final year project. It was learnt that the the tragic incident occurred on Th ... |
Tragedy As Mother, Five Children Die After Consuming Local Food In KanoSunday, August 18, 2024
A widow and her five children have tragically lost their lives after consuming a local delicacy known as Danwake. The tragic incident occurred in Karkari village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State. The six family members were confirmed dead at Gwarzo General Hospital after being rushe ... |
20 Persons Dead As Boat Catches Fire In BayelsaThursday, August 8, 2024
A wooden cargo boat laden with cargo and over 64 passengers and crew exploded, burst into flames leaving 20 dead in Bayelsa waterways. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday along the Ezetu 1 community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa. ASP Musa Mohammed, the Police spokesma ... |
Tragedy Hits Kano Commissioner As Daughter, Two Other Relatives Die In Fire OutWednesday, July 17, 2024
The Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Kofar-Mata, has been thrown into mourning as three of his family members were lost to a fire outbreak that gutted his residence at Kofar-Mata quarters in Kano metropolis. It was learnt that the incident occurred early hours of Wednesday ... |
Fire Destroys 10 Shops In Ogun MarketSunday, July 14, 2024
A fire incident on Saturday has destroyed 10 shops and goods worth millions of naira at the popular Oba Lipede Market, Kuto, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. It was learnt that the fire started at about 10.15 pm on Saturday. The fire was said to have been caused by the explosion of a generato ... |
Three Trapped As Another Building Collapses In OsunSunday, July 14, 2024
An uncompleted building used as a residence has collapsed on Sunday morning in Osogbo, Osun State. It was learnt that no fewer than three people were feared trapped under the debris while two have been rescued. The incident reportedly occurred around 7:30 am today in the Sabo Area of the State ... |
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