Young Man Beats Mum to Death With Weapon Over N40m Inheritance in Abuja
A young man identified as Musa has been arrested by operatives of…
Bauchi State Civil Service Commission Terminates Clerical Assistant’s Appointment Over Recklessness Linked to Death of Two Journalists
The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has terminated the appointment of a…
Kebbi Police Arraign 30 Years Old Man for Killing Father with Pestle
The Kebbi State Police Command has arraigned 30-year-old Ibrahim Karaye for allegedly…
LAGOS STATE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE CONTAIN TWO OVERNIGHT FIRES
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has successfully contained two separate…
TERRORISTS KILL TWO, INJURE VIGILANTE IN KWARA STATE ATTACK
Fear and chaos gripped Oke Daaba in Oro-Ago community, Ifelodun Local Government…
SIX LAUTECH NURSING STUDENTS DIE IN TRAGIC ROAD ACCIDENT EN ROUTE TO FINAL EXAMS
Ogbomoso, Oyo State – The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology…
BOKO HARAM, ISWAP ATTACK IN ADAMAWA KILLS 27, INCLUDING GOVERNOR’S COUSIN
Madagali, Adamawa State – No fewer than 27 persons have been murdered in a brutal attack carried out by a joint force of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State in the early hours of Wednesday. Reports indicate that the terrorists overran the Shuwari Sholi community, killing residents and burning structures in an assault that lasted several hours. Among those confirmed dead is Bademi Papka, the village head of Shuwari, who has been identified as a cousin of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described how the attackers stormed the community on motorcycles, specifically targeting villagers gathered near the village market and at the market square. "They started shooting at people sitting together under a tree near the market," the eyewitness recounted. The eyewitness further noted that residents fled in various directions for safety as the insurgents fired sporadically. "By God’s grace, some of us escaped unhurt, but many were shot dead while we scampered toward the mountains," the source added. It was also noted that military personnel in the area were alerted, but arrived only after the attackers had already left the scene. "The situation is a bit calm now, but we are still living in fear and uncertainty. We are calling on the government to redouble efforts to address this menace," the eyewitness pleaded. Confirming the incident, former Madagali Local Government chairman, Maina Ularamu, acknowledged that the attack indeed took place, though he stated that casualty figures varied. "Some reports say about 20 people were killed, while others suggest the number is higher. The exact figure will only be known once people have settled after the initial fear and chaos," Ularamu stated. This tragic event comes despite repeated assurances from security agencies and government officials regarding safety. Many communities in northern Nigeria continue to face daily threats from heavily armed criminal gangs operating with relative impunity.
MAJOR FIRE ERUPTS IN OPOLO, YENAGOA, DESTROYING SHOPS NEAR RAINOIL FILLING STATION
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State – A significant fire outbreak has been reported in the Opolo area of Yenagoa, causing extensive damage to several shops and properties. The inferno, which broke out near the Rainoil Limited filling station, has left a trail of destruction in its wake. Details surrounding the cause of the fire are still emerging, but eyewitnesses described a rapid escalation of flames that quickly engulfed commercial structures in the bustling Opolo district. Emergency services were reportedly deployed to the scene, battling to contain the blaze and prevent further spread, particularly given the proximity to the fuel station. The incident has resulted in substantial losses for business owners in the affected area, with numerous shops completely destroyed. The full extent of the damage to property and goods is currently being assessed. Residents and shop owners watched in distress as their livelihoods were consumed by the fire. Authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the cause of the outbreak and to provide support to those affected.
TRAGEDY ON BENIN‑LAGOS EXPRESSWAY: FRSC MARSHAL AND DRIVER KILLED IN DOUBLE CRASH
Benin‑Lagos Expressway, Edo State – A Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) rescue…
FIRE GUTS AMICABLE HOSTEL AT OSUN STATE POLYTECHNIC, IREE
Iree – A hostel accommodating students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, was…
