The convoy of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was involved in an accident on Wednesday evening, leading to the loss of his security aides. Details of the incident are still sketchy, but it was…
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Ramadan prayers: 3 worshipers gun down, scores abducted as terrorists storm Nigerian mosque
Terrorists attacked a mosque while worshippers were breaking their fast on Tuesday, killing three persons. Daily Trust report that the attackers, numbering about 50, also abducted many worshippers from the mosque and…
APC reacts to Zamfara killing, vows to penalize killer
The ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to Zamfara killings, saying it will not go unpunished. Recall that gunmen last week reportedly killed more than 60 people in a raid…
Five die, six injured in Ogun road accident
By Ige Adekunle No fewer than five people died in an accident involving two vehicles on Friday in Ota, Ogun state. Mr Ahmed Umar, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety…
Three killed as gas explosion rocks Ladipo in Lagos
Kayode Oyero Emergency response team at the scene of the explosion in the Ladipo area of Mushin, Lagos State. | Photo credit: Femi Daudu A gas explosion occurred on Tuesday…
Police warn against jungle justice as Lagos mob lynches suspected robbers
Deji Lambo Two suspected traffic robbers have been lynched by an angry mob around First Rainbow, on the Apapa/Mile 2 Road, Lagos State. The PUNCH gathered that the men…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, loses brother, Sani
By Sodiq Oyeleke The vice president of the Dangote Group and brother to Aliko Dangote, Sani Dangote, is dead. Sani Dangote reportedly died after a protracted illness in the United…
Bauchi: Five die, three injured in fresh auto crash
A fatal crash on Thursday night at Gubi village, along Bauchi-Kano highway, Bauchi State, had reportedly left five people dead while three others sustained varying degrees of injury. This…
Enugu: Blind pastor arrested over alleged ritual killing of 7-year-old boy
Police in Enugu State have arrested a man and a blind pastor over the disappearance and murder for money ritual of the man’s seven-year-old son. The police spokesman in…
Anambra: Driver Dies Over Speeding, Two Vehicle Collides
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra said an accident involving two vehicles at Okeohia on Ihialla-Owerri Expressway, has claimed the life of a male adult. The Sector…