Tragedy Strikes As Two Siblings Die After Lagos Wall Collapses
Tragedy struck when two siblings were recovered dead from the rubble after the fence of an adjacent building, a hotel, collapsed on their bungalow during the heavy Saturday’s downpour at Ishawo, Ikorodu area of Lagos State. Although first responders battled to save the lives of the two boys, identified as Gbolahan, 7 and Yinka, 9, the siblings were dead. Sympathisers sobbed...
Death Of Lady In Anambra Hotel Exposes New “Profession” In Clubs
The recent death of a lady, Miss Chinyere Awuda, in a nightclub at Awka, Anambra State capital, has revealed a new profession. Miss Awuda, an Awka resident, and an indigene of Nnobi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, close neighbours said, was an easygoing lady, who earned the trust of others through her respect for all. A journalist...
Leaked Memo Shows Lagos Govt Approved N61m For Mass Burial Of 103 ENDSARS Victims
A leaked memo addressed to the Lagos State Ministry of Health indicating that the State Government approved N61,285,000 for the mass burial of 103 persons identified as 2020 EndSARS victims has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage. The memo dated July 19, 2023, captures steps for the processing of funds after approval by the governor. Earlier, a Ministerial Tenders’ Board...
Popular Anambra Native Doctor, ‘Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki’ Kidnapped, Personal Security Shot Dead
A popular native doctor based in his hometown, Oba in Idemili North local government area of Anambra State was kidnapped on Sunday night in one of his hotels in the town. The native doctor, known as Akwa Okuko tiwara aki ( an egg that breaks palm nut), was believed to possess power of disappearance, but could not disappear when the...
My Cleaner Receives Above N60,000 Monthly, N30,000 Minimum Wage Criminal — Sen. Oshiomhole
The senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has described the N30,000 monthly minimum wage as a “criminal wage.” Oshiomhole stated this while speaking in an interview with Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. The former governor of Edo state said his cleaner earns nothing less than N60,000. He said, “If I have chosen to employ a cleaner and chosen not to clean...
Lady Slumps, Dies After Alleged All-night Party
A lady, simply identified as Iyabo, has collapsed and died after returning from an alleged all-night party. She reportedly collapsed while attempting to bathe in her compound at Urban Area in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. Iyabo’s mother is said to be a popular Amala and Ewedu food merchant at Larboard Road, Sapele. READ ALSO: Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa Loses...
Rumours Of Kidnapped Anambra Native Doctor, Akwa Okuku Tiwara Aki’s Release, Fake – Police
The Anambra State Police command has dismissed social media claims that the kidnapped Anambra native doctor, Chinedu Nwangwu, aka Akwa Okuko of it or Tiwaraki, has regained his freedom. ABN TV had earlier reported that Nwangwu was kidnapped on Sunday night in his hotel in Oba, Idemili North local government area and his two aides shot dead. Nwangwu, said to be...
Troops Rescue 13 Kidnap Victims In Abia Community (Photos)
At least 13 kidnap victims have been rescued by troops of 14 Brigade Ohafia, operating under 82 Division of the Nigerian Army. They were rescued along Ngodo- Isuochi road in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State on Saturday and Sunday. Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement said the troops arrived the scene of the...
Eight Fuel Scoopers Burnt To Death In Ondo Tanker Fire
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ondo State, on Monday, said eight persons perished in the petrol tanker explosion that occurred in the commercial town of Ore, in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. A petrol tanker laden with 33,000 litres of fuel crashed while the driver was manoeuvring his way on the Benin-Ore-Lagos Expressway on Sunday. Briefing journalists...
Death Toll From Cameroon’s Building Collapse Hits 40
The death toll from a building collapse in Cameroon’s business hub Douala has risen to 40, the regional governor told AFP Wednesday, meaning three more bodies have been recovered. The four-storey block of flats collapsed onto another residential building in the north of the city overnight on Saturday. The toll, which has risen from the 37 dead announced on Monday, remains...
