18 h. ago LAWMA Official Killed As Reckless Bus Driver Hits Parked Truck In Lagos

A commercial bus and a truck were involved in an accident that left one person dead and another injured, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). According to LASEMA permanent secretary Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu’s statement on Tuesday, the incident occurred at the Ketu bus stop about 11:59 p.m. on Monday. Oke-Osanyintolu stated that a […] The post LAWMA Official Killed As Reckless Bus Driver Hits Parked Truck In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Over 1000 dead, thousand injured in devastating earthquake in Myanmar

At least 1,000 people have been confirmed dead, with 2,376 injured and 30 still missing, after a powerful 7.7 magnitude read more Over 1000 dead, thousand injured in devastating earthquake in Myanmar

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8 d. ago Many soldiers feared killed as B’Haram attacks Borno military base

A yet-to-be-confirmed number of soldiers were feared killed by Boko Haram insurgents in an attack on a military base in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday. Local sources confirmed to The PUNCH that the attack occurred in the evening when the insurgents launched an assault on the military formation, firing Read More

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8 d. ago Insecurity: We’ve destroyed Bello Turji’s strong base — Defense Minister

Tribune Online Insecurity: We’ve destroyed Bello Turji’s strong base — Defense Minister The Minister of Defense, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru has said the military has destroyed the strong base of notorious bandits, Bello Turji navigating the North-West forest. Speaking in an interview in Kaduna, the Minister who was speaking on the current military operations in the region stated, “we have brought peace to most communities people can now […] Insecurity: We’ve destroyed Bello Turji’s strong base — Defense Minister Tribune Online

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1 week ago One feared dead as policeman opens fire in Calabar, injures two

Tragedy struck in Calabar, Cross River State on Sunday when a police inspector, whose identity remains undisclosed, opened fire near Atakpa Police Station along Watt Market Road, killing one person and injuring two others. Eyewitnesses recounted that the inspector had just returned from duty but refused to surrender his rifle, exhibiting erratic behaviour. As fellow Read More

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1 week ago One dead, others injured in herders’ attack on Edo community

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin At least one person has been killed and others injured in Ukhun community in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State by suspected Fulani herdsmen. This was made known in a one-minute, 30-second video currently circulating on social media platforms. According to the voice in the video: “Situation report, situation […] The post One dead, others injured in herders’ attack on Edo community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oluremi Tinubu Offers Condolences To Families Affected By Abuja Tanker Explosion

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the Wife of the President, has released a statement expressing her condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating tanker explosion on the Abuja-Keffi highway. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, has left many dead and injured. In her message, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu acknowledged the severity of the incident […] The post Oluremi Tinubu Offers Condolences To Families Affected By Abuja Tanker Explosion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Many Feared Dead, Cars Burnt As Explosion Rocks Abuja

A devastating explosion has rocked the Karu-Nyanya Road in Abuja, resulting in a massive inferno that has engulfed more many vehicles, with several people feared dead and severely injured on Wednesday evening. Eyewitnesses said the explosion occurred in three successive blasts, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky and causing widespread panic as motorists […]

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2 w. ago Terrorists attack military base in Niger, kill soldier, abduct civilians

Fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a deadly attack on a military base in Chetima Wango, read more Terrorists attack military base in Niger, kill soldier, abduct civilians

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2 w. ago 59 people dead, 155 injured in North Macedonia nightclub fire

Tribune Online 59 people dead, 155 injured in North Macedonia nightclub fire Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski, speaking at a press conference on Sunday, said the fire was caused by stage effects that rapidly escalated. 59 people dead, 155 injured in North Macedonia nightclub fire Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Attackers of Ondo communities won’t escape justice, says Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the recent attacks on communities in Akure North Local Government Area, where suspected herdsmen killed several residents. No fewer than 14 people were reportedly shot dead, while many others sustained injuries in the attacks, which occurred last Saturday in the communities Read More

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3 w. ago Lakurawa attack: Kebbi gov to rebuild burnt villages, set up military base

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has promised to rebuild some of the villages burnt by the Lakurawa terrorists and provide the necessary financial assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs),  in Arewa Local Government Area. Idris stated this during a sympathy visit to the temporary IDP camp at Kangiwa, headquarters of […] The post Lakurawa attack: Kebbi gov to rebuild burnt villages, set up military base appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 4 Soldiers Reported Killed As ISWAP Attacks Military Base In Borno

No fewer than four soldiers were reportedly killed and unspecified numbers wounded when terrorists of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) attacked a military base in Damboa local government area of Borno State on Sunday. LEADERSHIP gathered that terrorists rode on motorcycles and stormed the remote village of Warja between Sabon Gari in […]

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3 w. ago Security: Reps hail Okpebholo, seek establishment of military base in Uromi

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has commended Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, for setting up a joint security task force to combat rising insecurity in the state. The House charged the Defence Headquarters with establishing a military base in Uromi, the headquarters of Esan North East Local Government Area, to enhance security […] The post Security: Reps hail Okpebholo, seek establishment of military base in Uromi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Reps hail Okpebholo, push for military base in Edo

The House of Representatives on Tuesday commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for the establishment of a Joint Security Taskforce to tackle the worsening insecurity in the state. Code-named Operation Rescue, the taskforce has been empowered by the Okpebholo-led government through the provision of security vehicles and other gadgets as well as the restructuring Read More

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4 w. ago 12 dead, 30 injured as deadly attack rocks Pakistan military base

Tribune Online 12 dead, 30 injured as deadly attack rocks Pakistan military base The attack occurred after sunset, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when people would have been breaking their fast. 12 dead, 30 injured as deadly attack rocks Pakistan military base Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Banditry: Reps call for military base in Zamfara communities

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to establish a military base in Zamfara State communities grappling with banditry. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hassan Shinkafi, the lawmaker representing Shinkafi/Zurmi Federal Constituency, during plenary on Tuesday. While presenting the motion, the Peoples Democratic Party legislator decried Read More

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