To avert a recurrence of recent incidents that led to the loss of lives in Oyo, Abuja, and Anambra during stampedes that occurred during free food distribution programs, the Federal Government has been advised to create a direct connection with Nigerian households for effective relief distribution. The advice was given by an Ogun State-based political […] More
The Abia Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of eight persons with two others injured in a road traffic crash that occurred along the Bende-Ohafia Road……CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶▶ A statement by the Sector Commander, Mrs Ngozi Ezeoma, on Monday in Umuahia said that the […] More
Abbe, was also a military Governor of Akwa Ibom, between July 31, 1988 and Sept. 5, 1990; and Rivers, Aug. 1990 and Jan. 1992 was said to have died in Abuja on Saturday after a protracted sickness. The retired major general, a member of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, was also Minister of Interior between […] More
Some passengers who boarded a bus on their way to celebrate Christmas are feared dead following a horrible accident that took place at Ohafia, Abia State on Sunday. The accident happened at the dilapidated Mmuri Bridge section of the Bende-Abam-Ohafia road. LeadNaija gathered that the truck which was loaded with construction materials was trying to […] More
The Katsina Community Watch Corp (CWC) has rescued six girls kidnapped by bandits. The victims were abducted by bandits in Walawa community, Sukuntuni district in Kankia Local Government Area of the state. Crisis and conflict journalist, Bakatsine, who confirmed the development on Saturday, December 21, 2024, said the security operatives ambushed the bandits in their […] More
Imphal, Dec 22 (IANS) In a series of joint operations, the Indian Army in coordination with other security forces have recovered 25 weapons, some ammunition and warlike stores (WLS) from three Manipur districts, both hill and valley regions in the past few days, officials said on Sunday. A Defence spokesperson said that the Army, Assam […] More
Nigeria, in the last one week, has witnessed three stampedes which resulted in the death of more than 60 citizens including the elderly and the minors in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory and Okija in Anambra State. He gave the assurance at the third day Firdau prayers organised for the late […] More
The Anambra State Police have confirmed that 22 people died in a stampede on Saturday during a rice distribution event in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area. Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Sunday, said the tragic incident occurred during the sharing of rice by the Obijackson Foundation, a philanthropic initiative led by entrepreneur […] More
The old students association of Islamic High School (IHSOSA), venue of the Wednesday Ibadan Children Funfair Stampede, weekend, said it was the Oyo state government through the Ministry of Education that granted Agidigbo FM the approval to use the school field and not the school principal…N..>>Don’t Miss Out! CLICK HERE TO KEEP READING> >>> Addressing […] More
No fewer than three locations have experienced stampedes leading to the death of many across the nation Over 32 children were killed during a funfair in Ibadan, Oyo state with similar incidents in Okija in Anambra and Maitama in Abuja..N..>>Don’t Miss Out! CLICK HERE TO KEEP READING> >>> This article highlights five ways to avoid […] More
Some personnel of the Nigerian Army on Sunday dispersed some youths suspected of collecting illegal revenue from traders in Benin markets. DAILY POST reports that the youths, who were more than 15 in number, reportedly stormed markets at Mission Road, Lagos Street and environs to illegally collect money from traders..CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS […] More
A suspected ritualist, Taiwo Yemitan, has been arrested by the operatives of the Ogun State Police Command for being in possession of fresh human head and dismembered body parts of a female victim in Lafenwa area of Abeokuta. This was contained in a statement made available by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola […] More