In a heartbreaking turn of events, Reverend Father James Omeh, the revered Parish Priest of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Gulu, and Coordinator of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has lost his life in a devastating flood incident. The tragedy, which also claimed the life of aContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Niger: Catholic Priest, Female Passenger Drown After Bridge Collapse on Flooded Road”
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Carnage on Nyanya-Mararaba Highway: Multiple Feared Dead in Back-to-Back Crashes Near Karu Bridge
A fatal collision between a trailer and a vehicle loaded with sachet water on Monday evening has left several motorists feared dead along the notoriously dangerous Nyanya-Mararaba Road near Karu Bridge in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.The gruesome crash—described by witnesses as catastrophic—comes less than 24 hours after another devastating accident occurred at theContinueContinue reading “Carnage on Nyanya-Mararaba Highway: Multiple Feared Dead in Back-to-Back Crashes Near Karu Bridge”
Runway Wildlife Drama: Air Peace Jet Hits Antelope in Abuja, Grounds Aircraft and Disrupts Flights
In an extraordinary twist at Nigeria’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, an Air Peace aircraft was forced to abort its operations and was subsequently grounded after a high-speed collision with a stray antelope on the runway, sparking significant flight delays and passenger frustration.The bizarre incident unfolded as the aircraft was taxiing in preparation forContinueContinue reading “Runway Wildlife Drama: Air Peace Jet Hits Antelope in Abuja, Grounds Aircraft and Disrupts Flights”
INFERNO AT PHONE VILLAGE: Fire Ravages Shops in Kwara’s Commercial Hub Amid Controversial Government Fencing Project
A late-night inferno swept through the renowned Challenge Phone Village in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, destroying several businesses and reigniting tensions over a controversial government project.The blaze, which erupted around 9:06 PM, tore through parts of the bustling mobile phone and gadget market—home to over 120 shops and 80 kiosks—before beingContinueContinue reading “INFERNO AT PHONE VILLAGE: Fire Ravages Shops in Kwara’s Commercial Hub Amid Controversial Government Fencing Project”
Tragedy on Nteje-Awka Road: Eight Dead, Six Injured in Fiery Tanker-Bus Collision in Anambra
A devastating road accident on Sunday night at Ukpo Junction along the Nteje-Awka Road in Anambra State has left eight people dead and six others battling for their lives, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed on Monday.The Sector Commander of FRSC in Anambra, Mrs. Joyce Alexander, disclosed the grim details of the incident toContinueContinue reading “Tragedy on Nteje-Awka Road: Eight Dead, Six Injured in Fiery Tanker-Bus Collision in Anambra”
Tragedy in Lagos: Police Inspector Dies After Barracks Brawl with Fellow Officer’s Family
By: Zagazola Makama A tragic altercation at the Queen Barracks in Apapa, Lagos, has claimed the life of Inspector Ibrahim Usman, following a violent confrontation involving a fellow policewoman and her children.Sources within the Lagos State Police Command told Zagazola Makama that the incident unfolded on Friday around 11:10 a.m., when a heated dispute eruptedContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Lagos: Police Inspector Dies After Barracks Brawl with Fellow Officer’s Family”
Tragedy on Oyo-Ogbomoso Highway: Several JAMB Candidates Perish En Route to UTME Examination
A cloud of sorrow descended on Oyo State on Saturday morning as a fatal road crash on the Oyo-Ogbomoso highway claimed the lives of several students heading to write their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).According to a distressing video clip obtained by SaharaReporters, the tragedy struck when a commercial vehicle transporting the candidates suffered aContinueContinue reading “Tragedy on Oyo-Ogbomoso Highway: Several JAMB Candidates Perish En Route to UTME Examination”
Ferocious Windstorm Ravages Ganye: Homes Destroyed, Residents Plead for Government Intervention
Our Correspondent A violent windstorm tore through Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Friday, April 25, 2025, leaving widespread destruction in its wake and rendering many families homeless.What initially appeared to be the start of a soothing rainfall quickly escalated into a full-blown disaster as powerful winds swept across the area, tearing rooftops,ContinueContinue reading “Ferocious Windstorm Ravages Ganye: Homes Destroyed, Residents Plead for Government Intervention”
Tragedy in Gombe: Truck Rams into Easter Procession, Leaving Trail of Death and Despair
A heart-wrenching tragedy struck Gombe State on Easter Monday as an articulated truck loaded with goods ploughed into a joyful procession of Easter celebrants in Billiri Local Government Area, leaving several people feared dead and many others seriously injured.The horrific incident unfolded along the Tashan Gona axis, as the group—mostly comprising youths and children—was returningContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Gombe: Truck Rams into Easter Procession, Leaving Trail of Death and Despair”
Inferno Ravages Monguno IDP Camp, Leaves Over 100 Homes in Ashes – Zagazola Makama Reports
A massive fire tore through the Water Board Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State on Friday, April 19, 2025, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.The shocking incident, which was reported by renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, on his official X handle, has plungedContinueContinue reading “Inferno Ravages Monguno IDP Camp, Leaves Over 100 Homes in Ashes – Zagazola Makama Reports”
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