A woman in Bauchi State has been accused of brutally burning the private part of her seven-year-old sister-in-law after alleging the child was involved in witchcraft. The incident occurred in Magama Gumau, Toro Local Government Area of the State, when the suspect, identified as Suwaira Ibrahim, reportedly subjected her husband’s younger sister to a so-called…
Broad Street, Marina, one of Lagos Island’s busiest commercial corridors, was thrown into pandemonium on Tuesday afternoon when fire gutted Afriland Tower, a six-storey high-rise, forcing terrified occupants to jump out of windows to save their lives. The fire reportedly broke out at about 1:24 p.m., starting in the inverter room located in the building’s…
A devastating petrol tanker accident claimed the lives of two individuals on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Pasa Village along the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway in Kwara State. The victims, identified as the driver and his motor boy, were operating a petrol tanker with registration number NSR 966 ZQ. According to eyewitnesses, the tanker lost control around…
The Ogun State Government has issued a flood alert, warning residents in coastline communities to relocate to safer environments between the last week of September and the second week of October. This directive is in anticipation of the expected overflow from rivers and sea water rise, which may affect several communities along the coast. According…
A pedestrian lost his life on Sunday after being struck by a Nissan Jeep on the Ogudu flyover bridge, inward Ifako, Lagos. The driver, who attempted to flee the scene, was swiftly apprehended by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Confirming the incident in a statement, LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki,…
The mystery surrounding the death of a Taraba State University student has taken a shocking turn after the prime suspect in the case was discovered dead in Tudiri community, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. His sudden passing, confirmed on Friday, has deepened the tragedy and raised fresh questions about justice and accountability. The…
A devastating road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed one life and left nine others injured. The tragic incident occurred at New Garage, inward Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, at approximately 6:55 a.m. on Saturday. According to the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Route Commander Oluwadamilola Jayeola, the crash involved a white Iveco…
A devastating building collapse occurred in the Alagomeji area of Yaba, Lagos State, on Friday night, September 12, 2025, claiming one life and trapping several others. The three-storey building, located at 333 Borno Street, collapsed around 8:30 pm, prompting a massive rescue operation. Details of the Incident: Emergency responders from NEMA, LASEMA, Fire Services, Police,…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended a final-year student of the National Certificate in Education (NCE) programme at the College of Education, Akwanga, for allegedly abandoning her newborn baby in a bush. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was arrested after being identified as the mother of the child. The newborn baby…
In a significant breakthrough, the Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has apprehended three individuals accused of raping minors in separate incidents across the State. The suspects, who are facing serious allegations, include a teacher, a farmworker, and a 60-year-old man. Teacher’s Shocking Confession One of the suspects, 26-year-old Elijah Olawale,…
