Category Archives: ACCIDENT

A devastating midnight inferno swept through Ladipo Market in Mushin and Owode Onirin Market along Ikorodu Road, Lagos State, destroying goods worth millions of naira and leaving traders in despair.The fire, which broke out around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, rapidly engulfed numerous shops and warehouses stocked with mechanical tools, vehicle spare parts, motorcycles, and householdContinueContinue reading “Midnight Inferno Ravages Ladipo, Owode Onirin Markets in Lagos, Millions Lost”

In a devastating turn of events, a raging inferno swept through the Central Market in Gusau, Zamfara State, reducing over 100 shops to ashes. The fire, which broke out in the perishable goods section, has left traders in shock and despair as millions of naira worth of goods were lost.The news was confirmed by NigerianContinueContinue reading “Inferno Engulfs Central Market Gusau, Razes Over 100 Shops”

A devastating road accident claimed the lives of nine passengers and left three others injured in the early hours of Monday along the Ayetoro axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the fatal incident, attributing it to excessive speed and driver fatigue.According to theContinueContinue reading “Tragedy on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Nine Dead, Three Injured in Fatal Crash”

By Zagazola Makama A tragic incident has rocked the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) community after a 400-level student was fatally shot by a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State.Intelligence sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama that the deadly encounter occurred around 11:06 a.m. on February 23. The victim, Saidu Abdulkadir,ContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Katsina: 400-Level FUDMA Student Killed by Civilian JTF Gunfire”

A major fire outbreak at an MTN booster station within the University of Ibadan (UI) sent shockwaves through the campus in the early hours of Saturday, February 22, 2025. The inferno, reportedly triggered by an electrical surge, engulfed critical telecommunications infrastructure before being contained by swift emergency response teams.According to The Nation Newspaper, the boosterContinueContinue reading “Inferno at UI: MTN Booster Station Catches Fire Amid Electrical Surge”

In a devastating accident on the Lapai-Agaie-Bida Federal Highway in Niger State, no fewer than 14 passengers lost their lives when a Toyota Hiace bus collided head-on with a DAF tanker on Saturday, February 22, 2025.The Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kumar Tsukwam, confirmed the tragic incident, attributing itContinueContinue reading “Tragedy on Lapai-Bida Road: 14 Killed, Several Injured in Fatal Tanker-Bus Collision”

A devastating explosion has rocked two Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) flow stations near the Cawthorne Channel, off the coast of Bonny in Rivers State, sending shockwaves through local communities and raising concerns over possible fatalities.The twin blasts, which occurred on Wednesday evening, engulfed the facilities in raging flames, with thick plumes of smokeContinueContinue reading “Inferno at NNPCL Flow Stations in Rivers State: Massive Explosion Sparks Panic, Casualties Feared”

A devastating explosion rocked the Talata Mafara Central Market in Zamfara State on Tuesday, claiming at least four lives and leaving 50 others injured, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).The tragic incident, which triggered widespread panic, also resulted in massive destruction of shops and stalls, leaving traders counting their losses. Confirming the fatalities,ContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Zamfara: NEMA Confirms Four Dead, 50 Injured as Market Explosion Sparks Panic”

In the wake of the devastating explosion that rocked Zamfara State, former Governor Abdulaziz Yari has stepped forward to cover the medical expenses of victims receiving treatment in various hospitals. His intervention comes as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) conducts an on-the-ground assessment of the affected individuals and communities.The explosion, which left several deadContinueContinue reading “Zamfara Explosion: Ex-Governor Yari Pays Hospital Bills as NEMA Assesses Victims’ Plight”

In a dramatic turn of events, Delta Air Lines has announced a $30,000 compensation package for each passenger aboard the ill-fated flight that landed upside down at Toronto Pearson International Airport.The announcement was made via the official Nigerian Stories X (formerly Twitter) handle, citing a report from ABC News. The incident, which sent shockwaves throughContinueContinue reading “Delta Airlines Offers $30,000 Compensation to Passengers of Plane That Landed Upside Down at Toronto Airport”