55 h. ago Many feared killed as herders renew attacks on Benue community

Panic gripped residents of Otobi community in the Akpa district of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday evening as suspected armed herders launched a fresh attack, leaving several people feared dead and hundreds displaced. A resident of the area, Edwin Emma, confirmed the assault in a distressed phone call to journalists. “We Read More

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4 d. ago Lagos explosion: Four in critical condition, one confirmed dead

Four of the victims of Friday’s explosion in the Ikeja area of Lagos are battling to stay alive. This comes after one of the victims died on Saturday. An explosion rocked a Closed Circuit Television dealer’s shop on Kodesho Street, near Computer Village in the Ikeja area of Lagos State, on Friday. A dealer in Read More

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5 d. ago UPDATED: Boko Haram explosive kills eight, injures 11 in Borno

Eight passengers have been confirmed dead, while 11 others sustained severe injury when a bus traveling along Maiduguri- Damboa road in Borno state stepped on an explosive. Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred around noon on Saturday. Confirming the incident to PUNCH, the Spokesperson of the Borno state Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, said Read More

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8 d. ago Lightning kills 3 in Imo community , 4 in critical condition

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Three indigenes  of Obidi Agwa,Oguta Local Government, Imo State, have been killed by lightning on Tuesday. A source from the area, Chukwu said,four others were left in critical condition after the incident following a brief rainfall that evening . Palpable fear has gripped the entire community over the incident as most […] The post Lightning kills 3 in Imo community , 4 in critical condition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Thunderstorm kills 3 in Imo community, 4 in critical condition

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Three indigenes from Obidi, Agwa in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State have been killed by thunderstorm on Tuesday.  A source from the area who simply identified himself as Chukwu said four others were left in critical condition after the incident following a brief rainfall that evening . Palpable fear […] The post Thunderstorm kills 3 in Imo community, 4 in critical condition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tragedy as four gospel ministers, including “Kekere Jesu” die in Ogun accident

By Seyi Babalola Four prominent gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, also known as Kekere Jesu, Evangelist Iyanu Joseph, Opeyemi Adesina, and Monjolajesu Oluwapamilerin, have been confirmed Dead following an accident on the Ikorodu-Sagamu Road in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps, or FRSC, verified the terrible incident in a statement made by Florence […] The post Tragedy as four gospel ministers, including “Kekere Jesu” die in Ogun accident appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Army, police launch joint investigation into explosion in Mushin

BY PHILIP NWOSU   The Nigerian Army’s 81 Division, and the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, have commenced a full-scale investigation into the cause of a deadly explosion that rocked the Idi-Araba area of Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos, on Friday.   The explosion, which occurred at a metal scrap yard in the densely […] The post Army, police launch joint investigation into explosion in Mushin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago One dead, three injured in Lagos explosion after scavenger dismantles grenade

A tragic explosion occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in the Taiwo Street area of Idi-Araba, Lagos State, resulting in read more One dead, three injured in Lagos explosion after scavenger dismantles grenade

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1 week ago How Lagos hospital rejected my pregnant wife, mortuary refused her corpse – Grieving husband

A farmer, Akinbobola Folajimi, shares his painful experience with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about how a hospital in Lagos refused to attend to his pregnant wife, who was in critical condition, because he could not immediately pay a deposit of N500,000 Where are you from? I grew up in Lagos and currently live in Lakowe, but I’m Read More

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1 week ago Grenade Explosion Kills Scavenger, Injures 3 Others In Lagos

Pandemonium broke out Idi-Araba in Lagos State when a grenade exploded, killing one man with three other persons severely injured. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Taiwo Street, in Idi Araba community in Lagos, resulted in the instant death of a yet-to-be identified scavenger and severely injured three others. The Lagos […]

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2 w. ago Accelerating action for women’s mental health vital —Stakeholders

Tribune Online Accelerating action for women’s mental health vital —Stakeholders Stakeholders’ consensus was that mental health conditions affecting women are prevalent, and it is critical to accelerate actions to stem them in Nigeria. Dr Gbonjubola Abiri, a consultant psychiatrist, speaking at the March 2025 special edition of the Interactive Monthly Community Engagement (IMCE) Series of the Asido Foundation, said women are prone to mental health […] Accelerating action for women’s mental health vital —Stakeholders Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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4 w. ago Police Confirm 6 Dead, 14 Vehicles Razed In Abuja Trailer Explosion

The FCT Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the death of six persons in the trailer accident that occurred in Karu axis of Abuja on Wednesday night. The police also said 14 cars were burnt in the terrible accident. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, who stated this on Thursday, […]

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4 w. ago Police confirm six dead, 14 vehicles burnt in Abuja truck explosion

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed six persons dead, and 14 vehicles burnt, following the explosion of a truck near Karu bridge, along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway on Wednesday evening. The PUNCH reports that the FCT Emergency Management Department confirmed that the incident occurred at 7:14 pm, when the truck lost control and ran Read More

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4 w. ago Meningitis outbreak: 56 dead, over 600 cases recorded in Kebbi

Tribune Online Meningitis outbreak: 56 dead, over 600 cases recorded in Kebbi At least 56 people have been confirmed dead, and there are 653 reported cases of cerebrospinal meningitis affecting five Local Government Areas (LGAs) Meningitis outbreak: 56 dead, over 600 cases recorded in Kebbi Tribune Online

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