93 m. ago Tinubu, First Lady mourn victims of Afriland Towers fire, commend emergency responders

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the families of those who perished in the devastating fire outbreak at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, which occurred on Tuesday. The fire tragically claimed ten lives, leaving a community in mourning and highlighting the importance of emergency preparedness and response […] The post Tinubu, First Lady mourn victims of Afriland Towers fire, commend emergency responders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago United Capital Mourns Deaths Of 6 Staff Members In Afriland Towers Fire Tragedy

United Capital Plc has announced the tragic loss of six staff members in the fire incident at Afriland Towers in Lagos on September 16, 2025. The company described the deceased colleagues as integral members of their team and family, expressing profound grief and extending condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims. […]

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2 h. ago Emab Plaza Fire: Emergency Workers Battle Rubbles After 2 Days

Emergency crews were still battling through rubbles two days after a devastating fire tore through Emab Plaza, a four-storey commercial building located behind the iconic Mandilas Building on Lagos Island. The inferno, which broke out late Tuesday night after similar incident At Afriland Towers in Lagos, spread rapidly to three neighbouring buildings, leaving widespread destruction […]

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6 h. ago Afriland Towers fire: Tinubu condoles with families, FIRS, UBA, United Capital

Tribune Online Afriland Towers fire: Tinubu condoles with families, FIRS, UBA, United Capital President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the families of the victims, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), United Capital, and the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc over Thursday's fire disaster at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island. Afriland Towers fire: Tinubu condoles with families, FIRS, UBA, United Capital Tribune Online

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8 h. ago How Afriland Towers fire began from power inverter room — Afriland Properties

Tribune Online How Afriland Towers fire began from power inverter room — Afriland Properties In a statement signed by its Head of Marketing and Corporate Communication, Chukwunonso Okafor, the company confirmed the incident and gave an update. How Afriland Towers fire began from power inverter room — Afriland Properties Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Afriland Towers Fire: FFS Commiserates With Victims, Launches Task Force On Building Safety

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire that engulfed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on September 16, 2025, claiming multiple lives, including staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and others. In a statement on Thursday, Controller General of the FFS, Samuel Adeyemi Olumode, commiserated with […]

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9 h. ago Tinubu Mourns FIRS, United Capital Workers Killed In Afriland Towers Fire

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service had said the fire started from the inverter room located in the building's basement. The post Tinubu Mourns FIRS, United Capital Workers Killed In Afriland Towers Fire appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago United Capital Plc mourns six staff lost in Afriland Towers fire

Tribune Online United Capital Plc mourns six staff lost in Afriland Towers fire “We are making preparations for an appropriate memorial service to honour their lives and mark their passing with dignity and solemnity... United Capital Plc mourns six staff lost in Afriland Towers fire Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Lagos: FIRS, United Capital staff confirmed dead in Afriland Towers fire

An update on the fire outbreak at the Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, has revealed that ten staff members of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the United Capital Plc lost their lives in the inferno. On Tuesday, videos posted on social media captured the moment staff members jumped out of a window […] The post Lagos: FIRS, United Capital staff confirmed dead in Afriland Towers fire appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago 10 FIRS, United Capital Staff Members Die In Afriland Towers Fire

Videos from the scene had captured frantic occupants jumping down in fear, while onlookers rushed with ladders and foamy materials for support. The post 10 FIRS, United Capital Staff Members Die In Afriland Towers Fire appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Troops Kill Bandit, Recover Weapons During Ambush In Plateau

A bandit has been killed by troops of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace during an ambush in Odare Forest, Dutsen Zaki, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, spokesman for the task force, stated on Wednesday that the intelligence-driven operation occurred on September 16. Zhakom stated that the […] The post Troops Kill Bandit, Recover Weapons During Ambush In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago OPWS troops provide security to farmers, kill criminal, recover arms in Benue

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) deployed at various communities in Benue State, have reportedly provided escort, security to farmers, killing suspected criminals and  recovered arms. The Force Commander, Joint Task Force OPWS, Major General Moses Gara, disclosed this in a statement signed by the acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad […] The post OPWS troops provide security to farmers, kill criminal, recover arms in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Elumelu Cuts Short US Trip Over UBA Staff Killed In Afriland Towers Fire In Lagos

Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Afriland Properties Plc, Tony Elumelu, has expressed deep sorrow over the fire outbreak at Afriland Towers in Victoria Island, Lagos, which claimed the lives of some members of staff on Tuesday. In a personally signed statement addressed to staff, Elumelu described the incident as devastating and […]

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26 h. ago FIRS Loses 4 Senior Staff Members To Afriland Towers Fire In Lagos

The management and staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have been thrown into mourning following the death of four staff members in the fire incident that engulfed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Tuesday. The deceased were working at one of the two FIRS offices located on the sixth and seventh […]

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36 h. ago Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed In Another Lagos Fire Outbreak

Less than few hours after fire outbreak at the Afriland Tower office of the United Bank of Africa (UBA) on Broad Street, Lagos Island, fire engulfed Emab Plaza, a four-storey building located behind Mandilas on Taiwo Street, Lagos Island. The inferno destroyed multimillion-naira worth of goods and properties, leaving shop owners and residents in a […]

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36 h. ago Alleged impersonation: Court adjourns suit against ‘fake’ task force officer to September 24

Tribune Online Alleged impersonation: Court adjourns suit against ‘fake’ task force officer to September 24 While pleading guilty to the three-count charge, the defendant claimed he was a LASTMA officer before his contract was terminated in 2020... Alleged impersonation: Court adjourns suit against ‘fake’ task force officer to September 24 Tribune Online

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46 h. ago Gombe hits 5 million trees, targets national afforestation record

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State government says it has planted over five million trees since the launch of the Gombe Goes Green (3G) initiative in 2019, a figure officials believe could make the state Nigeria’s leading tree-planting hub by 2026. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the 3G Task Force and Mai Tula, […] The post Gombe hits 5 million trees, targets national afforestation record appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Force Commander OPWS charges newly promoted officers on integrity, discipline

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Force Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Major General Moses Gara, has charged newly promoted officers to lead by example and make integrity their guiding principle as they advance in their military and police careers. Gara stated this at the decoration ceremony of officers promoted from the […] The post Force Commander OPWS charges newly promoted officers on integrity, discipline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers in Plateau, recover arms, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Nigerian army said its troops from 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), have raided the hideout of suspected cattle rustlers at Kogul Village in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State and arrested two notorious cattle rustlers. During the intelligence-based operation conducted on September, 11, […] The post Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers in Plateau, recover arms, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Onitsha killings: Moghalu suspends campaign, decries abuse of arms by Anambra security outfits, task forces

By Moses Akaigwe The Labour Party candidate in the November 8 governorship election in Anambra, Dr George Moghalu, has suspended his campaign for one week as a mark of respect for the four traders shot dead by operatives of the state’s enforcement agency at the popular Onitsha Main Market. Dr Moghalu also visited the scene […] The post Onitsha killings: Moghalu suspends campaign, decries abuse of arms by Anambra security outfits, task forces appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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