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Dec

2024

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

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,…

Dec

2024

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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…

Nov

2024

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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…

Nov

2024

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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Hezbollah Spokesman In Beirut

Foreign Affairs, Mishap, News Flash, War, World News

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Hezbollah Spokesman In Beirut Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its Spokesman, Mohammed Afif, in an Israeli attack in Beirut. He was a “pillar” of Hezbollah’s media and political work, the pro-Iranian group said on Telegram. Afif was one of the few remaining publicly known faces of Hezbollah after the killing of the group’s leadership and had recently led press conferences. He was a confidante of the militia’s former Secretary General, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike at the end of September.

Nov

2024

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Gunmen Attack House Of Reps Member’s Convoy In ABIA State, Kill Policeman

Crime, Mishap, News Flash

Gunmen Attack House Of Reps Member’s Convoy In ABIA State, K¡ll Policeman An attack on a federal lawmaker’s convoy in Abia state by unknown gunmen has left a policeman dead, while his colleague is said to be struggling for his life. According to media reports, the gunmen waylaid the convoy at Ubakala in Umuahia South council area, Abia State. The convoy is said to be owned by the lawmaker representing Isiala Ngwa North/South Fed Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ginger Obinna Onwusibe. Onwusibe, who is the chairman House Committee on Financial Crimes, was not in the fleet when the…

Nov

2024

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JUST-IN: Four Dead As Monday Sit-At-Home Turns Bloody In Anambra

Mishap, News Flash, South East

JUST-IN: Four Dead As Monday Sit-At-Home Turns Bloody In Anambra Four persons have reportedly lost their lives as yet-to-be-identified gunmen opened fire on some residents and security operatives in the communities, in a fatal attack at Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area and Abatete, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Monday. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen, suspected to be enforcing the Monday sit-at-home, were said to have arrived Abatete community at about 8:30 am and opened fire on some residents, before proceeding to the Ukpo Roundabout, where they also fired, randomly at many people, including some members…

Nov

2024

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Man Shot Self, Wife, 2 Children, Ex-Gf Dead In Protest Against Donald Trump’s Victory

Foreign Affairs, International, Mishap

Man Shot Self, Wife, Two Children, Ex-Gf Dead In Protest Against Donald Trump’s Victory A Minnesota dad who ranted against President-elect Donald Trump online shot and killed his wife, ex-partner, and his two sons before turning the gun on himself, according to authorities. The shooter, 46-year-old Anthony Nephew, had a “pattern of mental health issues,” Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa said on Friday — one day after authorities found five people dead inside two homes in the city. Authorities found Anthony Nephew’s ex-partner Erin Abramson, 47, and their son, Jacob Nephew, 15, dead from apparent gunshot wounds inside their home…

Nov

2024

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My Son Hit His Head Against Concrete Floor After 40 Canes, 150 Frog Jumps – Slain Ogbunanmiri Pupil’s Father

Education, Mishap, News Flash

My Son Hit His Head Against Concrete Floor After 40 Canes, 150 Frog Jumps – Slain Ogun Pupil’s Father Ithis interview, Mr Gbeminiyi Arijo, father of the late Ogun SS 2 student who died recently after allegedly receiving 40 strokes of cane and doing about 150 frog jumps, recounted the tragic incident to BANKOLE TAIWO, demanding a thorough investigation as well as justice and support for the family Could you introduce yourself? I am Gbeminiyi Arijo, the father of Monday, the SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-Emi, who died recently and was buried today. I am 54 years…

Nov

2024

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Governor Otti Visits Scene Of Burnt Enyimba FM, Assures Of Government Support To Help Them Return To Business

Abia State, Good Governance, Mishap, News Flash

GOVERNOR OTTI VISITS SCENE OF BURNT ENYIMBA FM, ASSURES OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO HELP THEM RETURN TO BUSINESS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has assured the management of Enyimba 94.3 FM, Aba, of the support of the Government to help them quickly get back to business following the fire incident that raised down their station. Governor Otti gave the assurance on Sunday, November 3rd, when he visited the Radio Station located at No 7 Oron Street, Off Aba Owerri Road, Aba, to assess the level of damage after a church service at the Living Faith Church Abayi, Aba.…

Oct

2024

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I Emptied My Account To Campaign For President Tinubu, But All I get Is Betrayal – Asari Dokubo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Mishap, Politics, Presidency

I Emptied My Account To Campaign For President Tinubu, But He Betrayed Me – Asari Dokubo Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has accused President Tinubu of betrayal and neglect. Asari, who made the accusation in a viral video on social media, said Tinubu had betrayed him after working for his emergence as the Nigerian president in the 2023 elections. Dokubo claimed that he spent his money canvassing for votes for Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, only to be abandoned. He, however, vowed to form an alliance with the Northern region and dump Tinubu ahead of the 2027…