Awka, Nigeria — The Anambra State Police Command has clarified that the two suspects who escaped custody in connection with the murder of former Anambra State lawmaker, Justice Azuka, are not the principal culprits in the ongoing investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikioye Orutugu, made this known while addressing journalists at the Command Headquarters…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has strongly condemned the brutal murder of Hafsoh Lawal Adefalu, vowing to ensure justice is served. Governor Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expressed deep sorrow over the tragic killing of the final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, allegedly perpetrated by a self-proclaimed cleric, Abdulrahman Bello. During a…
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria — A tragic domestic dispute in Ado-Ekiti has resulted in the deaths of a policeman and his wife, following an unresolved disagreement. The shocking incident occurred on Tuesday in the Ita-Eku area along Igirigiri Road, Ado-Ekiti. According to eyewitnesses, the couple, identified as Caleb and Tate, had a heated argument, allegedly over suspicions…
New Delhi, India — A tragic stampede at a railway station in New Delhi on Saturday night left at least 18 people dead, including 14 women, as thousands of Hindu pilgrims rushed to board a train bound for the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj. The chaos erupted when several passengers lost their footing while descending…
Ilorin, Nigeria — Kwara State Police Command has apprehended a suspect linked to the gruesome murder and dismemberment of a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. The victim, Lawal Yetunde, was reportedly killed by her boyfriend, whom she met through social media. Authorities suspect the murder was ritual-related, with the perpetrator…
Scottsdale, Arizona — A business jet crash at Scottsdale Municipal Airport has claimed one life and left four others injured, prompting an urgent response from emergency officials. According to Dave Folio, spokesperson for the Scottsdale Fire Department, emergency teams transported three injured victims to nearby hospitals, while one individual remained trapped in the wreckage as…
Nasarawa, Nigeria — The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, for allegedly killing a fellow student in a violent altercation. Police spokesperson, Superintendent Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the arrest in a statement, revealing that officers responded to a complaint from Madam Mercy Bassey, a resident who reported a fight…
Awka, Nigeria — The Anambra State House of Assembly has confirmed the tragic death of Hon. Justice Azuka, representative of Onitsha North Constituency 1. In a press statement, Speaker Somtochukwu Udeze expressed profound sorrow, calling the incident an act of unimaginable cruelty. “Since his abduction on December 24, 2024, we prayed for his safe return….
Onitsha, Nigeria — Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North State Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, has been found dead days after his abduction. Azuka was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunabankpa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha. His body was discovered by a joint security task force, confirming fears about his fate….
Nnewi, Anambra State — Grief has engulfed the Nnewichi community in Nnewi North Local Government Area following the tragic discovery of three siblings found lifeless inside a deep freezer at their residence. The victims, identified as Chikaima (9), Chimziterem (7), and Chimdilim (5), were reportedly attacked by unidentified assailants while their mother, Mrs. Chikazor Ejezie—…
Agaie, Niger State — Barely a week after the tragic tanker explosion at Dikko junction, Niger State has been hit by another devastating tanker accident at Kusogbogi in Agaie Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, involved a fuel-laden tanker that overturned and caught fire while attempting to overtake another truck. The…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has initiated an investigation into the unexpected flooding that affected several rice farmlands in Shonga, Edu Local Government Area. In a statement issued by Rafiu Ajakaye, spokesperson for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, it was announced that a committee has been established to uncover the cause of the flooding and…
Bolu, Turkey — A devastating fire at the 12-storey Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu has claimed the lives of at least 76 people, with dozens more injured. The blaze broke out at 3:27 am local time (00:27 GMT) during the peak holiday season, with 234 guests at the popular ski resort. Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has apprehended Abubakar Idris, also known as Nishi, a notorious gang leader, along with his accomplices, Buhari Saidu and Musa Ahmadu Suleiman, for the gruesome murder of Ibrahim Danfulani in a case of love rivalry. According to the FCT Police Command’s…
Abeokuta, Ogun State — A 29-year-old mother, Mrs. Gloria Peter Ajine, was brutally killed while harvesting vegetables on her farm in Ilewo Orile, Abeokuta North Local Government Area. Gloria, described by her family as hardworking and devoted, had gone to her farm in the afternoon but never returned home. Hours later, her lifeless body was…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has confirmed the passing of its Deputy Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, who represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. The announcement was made by the House Spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.,…
Zurmi, Zamfara State — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has expressed concern over allegations of civilian casualties during recent airstrikes in Tungar Kara, Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara State. In a statement released by Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, Director of Public Relations and Information, the NAF reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding the lives of…
Keffi, Nasarawa State — The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken an 85-year-old man, Ibrahim Haruna, into custody for allegedly defiling a 4-year-old girl in the Kongo community of Keffi Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred in early January and came to light when the victim’s…
Umuneke, Mbieri — A bomb explosion has destroyed a newly constructed bungalow in Umuneke, Mbieri, within the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, leaving residents in shock and fear. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, has raised concerns about the cause of the explosion and the safety of the community. Eyewitnesses reported that…
Ipetumodu, Osun State — A late-night fire has ravaged Akinola Market, a popular food commodity market in Ipetumodu, headquarters of Ife-North Local Government Area of Osun State, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The market, known for its weekly operations on Fridays, was reportedly engulfed in flames shortly after business activities concluded. The fire began…
Dutse, Jigawa — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has extended her condolences to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State following the recent loss of his mother and son. During her visit to the Government House in Dutse, Senator Tinubu sympathized with the governor, his family, and the entire Jigawa State. She offered…
Lagos, Nigeria — Two adult males tragically lost their lives after falling into a diesel reservoir in the Ikosi Oregun area of Lagos State. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in a statement issued by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu. Providing details, Dr. Oke-Osanyintolu…
Yola, Nigeria — A 32-year-old sex worker, Riyanatu Musa, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a barman, Yohanna Musa, to death during a disagreement over a N200 balance. The incident occurred in the Mubi South Local Government Area, where the suspect reportedly quarreled with the victim over an unpaid…
Katsina, Nigeria — Suspected armed bandits launched a deadly attack on a joint team of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante members in Baure Village, resulting in the deaths of 21 local security personnel. The ambush occurred on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at approximately 4:30 PM, as the team was returning from a…
Anambra State, Nigeria — Unidentified gunmen have abducted two Reverend Sisters in Anambra State, sparking concern and prayers for their safe return. The victims, identified as Sister Vincentia Maria and Sister Grace Mariette, were reportedly kidnapped along Ufuma Road in Orumba South Local Government Area. They were returning from a Vocational Association meeting in…
Ogbomoso, Nigeria — A container-laden truck lost control and overturned at Takie Roundabout in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, killing three people in a tricycle on Tuesday morning. The tragic accident, which occurred around 9:30 a.m., claimed the lives of two female passengers and the tricycle operator, leaving the community in shock. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck…
Nise, Awka South LGA, Anambra State — Tragedy struck the Nise community as three siblings—a girl and two boys—were discovered dead inside a parked vehicle in their parents’ compound. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Saturday, January 4, 2025, while their parents were away for the day. Upon returning home in the evening, the father searched…
Ado Ekiti, Nigeria — Tragedy struck in Ado Ekiti as a young woman, Ifeoluwa Adekalu, lost her life to an accidental gun discharge by a policeman. The incident occurred on Thursday at the Okela Police Station in the Ekiti State capital. According to reports, the yet-to-be-named officer, visiting the station, fired his weapon in celebration…
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, a Catholic priest in Anambra State, and called for decisive action to end the nation’s incessant killings. Rev. Fr. Okonkwo, manager of the College of Nursing Sciences at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Ihiala, was shot dead by…
GOMBE— Tragedy struck on Christmas Day in Gombe as a commercial bus lost control and rammed into a procession of Christian faithful, leaving 22 people injured. The procession was en route from Tumfure community to the Government House and Gombe Emir’s Palace for a Christmas homage when the incident occurred. The accident happened around 2…
The mother of Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Governor Namadi confirmed the death through his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Hamisu Gumel, who shared the news in a statement. Hajiya Maryam passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. Burial rites will be held later…
