Mishap

Jan
19
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Exposed: How A Medical Doctor Killed EFCC Officer In Anambra Not Yahoo Boys…

Exposed: How A Medical Doctor Killed EFCC Officer In Anambra Not Yahoo Boys…

Crime, Mishap, News Flash
Revealed How A Medical Doctor k!lled EFCC officer in Anambra not Yahoo boys… said that he thought they were kidnappers It was a Medical Doctor that killed an EFCC officer when they came like armed robbers in the middle of the night at a time the state was faced with insecurity and the man reacted in safe defence probably thinking they were robbers. The man involved is a medical doctor with no ties to illegal activities. The pump-action gun he used was reportedly licensed. Normally, before the EFCC operates in any area, they are required to notify the local police.…
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Jan
18
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Man Using Earpiece Crushed To Death In Lagos By A Moving Train

Man Using Earpiece Crushed To Death In Lagos By A Moving Train

Lagos, Accident, Mishap, News Flash
Train Crushes Man Using Earpiece To Death In Lagos There was pandemonium in Lagos on Friday when a trader was knocked down by a Lagos-Ibadan train around Oshodi Lagos. The incident happened around 2pm with sympathisers and passers-by thronging the area. Eyewitnesses said the trader was crushed to death in front of Arena Shopping Complex, Oshodi. The middle-aged man was said to be urinating while standing on the middle of the rail tracks, with an earpiece on his two ears. Witness told out reporter that despite the heavy horn of the train and passers-by shouting to warn the man, he…
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Jan
12
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Los Angeles Fires Expand Despite Huge Fire Fighting Efforts

Los Angeles Fires Expand Despite Huge Fire Fighting Efforts

Foreign Affairs, Mishap, News Flash, World News
Los Angeles Fires Expand Despite Huge Fire Fighting Efforts The largest of the Los Angeles’ fires spread toward previously untouched neighborhoods Saturday, forcing new evacuations and dimming hopes that the disaster was coming under control. Across the city, at least 11 people have died as multiple fires have ripped through residential areas since Tuesday, razing thousands of homes in destruction that US President Joe Biden likened to a “war scene.” Despite huge firefighting efforts, the Palisades fire’s expansion prompted evacuation orders in ritzy neighborhoods along its eastern flank, which include the famous Getty Center art museum. ‘We aren’t just a…
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Jan
10
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Raging Inferno: LA Fires Spark Suspicion Amid Unnatural Spread – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Raging Inferno: LA Fires Spark Suspicion Amid Unnatural Spread – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, International, Mishap
Raging Inferno: LA Fires Spark Suspicion Amid Unnatural Spread The current LA fires have raised suspicions about their causes, but as of now, investigations are still ongoing. The Los Angeles Fire Department has reported that the fires are being fueled by severe Santa Ana winds, a windstorm, and drought conditions. While the extremely dry conditions and powerful winds have contributed to the rapid spread of the fires, the exact causes of the fires are still unknown. The Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire, and Sunset Fire are some of the notable fires currently burning in the Los Angeles area. It's…
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Jan
07
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
One Die, Others Injured As Bomb Explosion Hits ABUJA School

One Die, Others Injured As Bomb Explosion Hits ABUJA School

Abuja, Education, Mishap, News Flash
One Die, Others Injured As Bomb Explosion Hits Abuja School An explosion at an Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyi community of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has resulted in the death of one student and left four others critically injured. The tragic incident occurred around noon on Monday, January 6, 2025, sending shockwaves through the community, located approximately 42 kilometers from Abuja’s city centre Emergency response teams, including the police bomb disposal squad, quickly arrived at the scene, and the injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. According to reports, the deceased student may have…
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Dec
22
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
The Human Cost Of Poverty: Nigeria’s Stampede Tragedies Demand Merciful Action – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Human Cost Of Poverty: Nigeria’s Stampede Tragedies Demand Merciful Action – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Mishap
The Human Cost of Poverty: Nigeria's Stampede Tragedies Demand merciful Action I'm deeply shocked and saddened by the devastating reports of stampedes at rice distribution centers in Nigeria, resulting in the loss of precious lives and injuries to many others. My heartfelt sympathies go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. No one should have to face such tragedy while seeking basic necessities like food. I urge the authorities to thoroughly investigate these incidents and take immediate merciful action to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. The welfare and safety of citizens must be prioritized.…
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Dec
20
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Bomb Explosion Rocks Nigeria State

Bomb Explosion Rocks Nigeria State

Mishap, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Bomb Explosion Rocks Niger State A bomb explosion in Bassa community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, reportedly claimed the life of one person and left four others seriously injured on Thursday morning. The victims, who were on their way to the farm when the explosion occurred, suffered severe injuries, with all the injured reportedly losing their legs due to the blast’s impact. Ahmed Almustapha, a relative of the victims, disclosed that three of the injured were siblings. The injured persons were rushed to the IBB Specialist Hospital for treatment. The exact type of bomb involved in the incident…
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Dec
16
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Benue Boat Mishap: 11 Rescued, 20 Confirmed Dead – Nigeria Police

Benue Boat Mishap: 11 Rescued, 20 Confirmed Dead – Nigeria Police

News Flash, Mishap, Obituary
Benue Boat Mishap: 11 Rescued, 20 Confirmed Dead – Nigeria Police The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 individuals following a tragic boat mishap on River Benue, which claimed 20 lives in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The incident occurred on Saturday night when a wooden canoe, carrying traders across the river to Odenyi in Nasarawa State, capsized after colliding with a tree midway through the journey. The victims, who had just finished trading at the Ocholonya market in Agatu LGA, set off around 8 pm. Sources indicate that the canoe was overloaded,…
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Dec
06
2024
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Fire Razes University Of Ibadan Female Hostel

Fire Razes University Of Ibadan Female Hostel

Mishap, Education, News Flash
Fire Razes UI Female Hostel A fire has engulfed a section of Queen Elizabeth Hall, a female-only hostel for undergraduates at the University of Ibadan (UI). The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, although the exact cause of the fire remains unknown as of the time of this report. The blaze primarily affected the offices of the Hall Warden and the Secretary, raising concerns about the safety and security of students residing in the facility. Confirming the incident, the Director of Public Relations at the university, Mrs. Joke Akinpelu, said the cause of the fire has not been…
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Nov
29
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
FRSC To Revoke Licences, Prosecute Drivers Involved In Fatal Crashes

FRSC To Revoke Licences, Prosecute Drivers Involved In Fatal Crashes

FGN, Mishap, News Flash
FRSC To Revoke Licences, Prosecute Drivers Involved In Fatal Crashes The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to revoke the licences of drivers and fleet operators involved in fatal road crashes and prosecute them as part of efforts to improve road safety. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, issued the warning on Thursday in Abuja during the annual Safety Manager Retreat themed “Driver Management: Enhancing Safety Through Technology.” Our correspondent reports that the retreat aims to educate Safety Managers on updates in the Road Transport Safety Standardization Scheme (RTSSS) to promote best practices in fleet operations. Mohammed…
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