The Southern Governors’ Forum has expressed deep sympathy with the Government and people of Kano State following the devastating fire outbreak that razed the popular Singa Market. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, conveyed the condolences in a statement issued on Sunday in Abeokuta, describing the incident as a tragic…
A major fire outbreak at a chemical warehouse in the Amuwo-Odofin Industrial Layout, Mile II area of Lagos, triggered widespread panic and opportunistic looting over the weekend, as hoodlums took advantage of the emergency to break into nearby offices and shops. Global Mirror News gathered that the fire broke out at about 7:00 p.m. on…
A routine river journey turned deadly over the weekend as a boat carrying 52 passengers capsized along the Yobe/Kumadugu River, leaving 29 people dead and 11 others still missing. The ill-fated vessel was traveling from Adayini town in Jigawa State to the Guri Community in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. Mohammed Goje, Executive Secretary…
A devastating early-morning accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday claimed the lives of a father, mother and their young child, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed. Two other people were left critically injured. According to LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, the crash occurred near Secretariat, inward Otedola…
A devastating 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook Northern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, injuring dozens and sending thousands racing for safety as buildings swayed violently and emergency alarms echoed across multiple prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at 3:42 p.m. off the coast of Northern Honshu. Strong tremors rippled through Iwate, Aomori, Akita, and parts…
Panic swept through the Bioku-Alaadun Area of Ibadan on Friday night after a devastating gas explosion erupted while a tanker was discharging liquefied gas into a retail outlet, leaving several people feared dead and properties destroyed. The blast, which struck without warning, sent residents running for safety as flames surged across the vicinity. Witnesses said…
Chaos erupted on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday morning after a violent, fiery collision brought Nigeria’s busiest highway to a grinding halt, trapping thousands of commuters in a gridlock that stretched for kilometres and left motorists fuming in frustration. What began as a routine rush hour commute quickly spiralled into a nightmare. Long lines of…
