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Lagos building collapse: Nine dead, 27 rescued

Nine bodies have been recovered and 27 people rescued after a three storey building collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State.vanguardngr+1 The incident occurred on Thursday, prompting a full emergency response from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, and other rescue teams. Officials said the recovered bodies include a baby, while the rescued victims were found with varying levels of injuries.thesourceng+1 LASEMA explained that all 27 rescued victims received immediate pre hospital care from the Lagos State Ambulance Service, LASAMBUS, before being moved to nearby hospitals for further treatment. Rescue operations continued into the night as teams worked through the rubble to ensure no one was left trapped.vanguardngr+1 The agency described the collapse as a major emergency and said structural engineers and safety officers have been deployed to assess the building and surrounding properties. Authorities are expected to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 26, 2026

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Venezuela quakes kill 164 and injure nearly 1000

Back to back powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 164 people and injured 971 others, according to the country’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez. The first quake, with a magnitude of 7.2, struck about 100 miles west of the capital Caracas and was followed less than a minute later by a second tremor measuring 7.5. The twin quakes caused widespread damage, particularly in the coastal state of La Guaira and in parts of Caracas. Rodriguez has described La Guaira as a disaster zone, with extensive building collapses reported and many people feared trapped under the rubble. Local officials said search and rescue teams are still detecting signs of life beneath collapsed structures and have rescued dozens of survivors so far. Authorities warned that the current death toll could rise significantly as rescue and recovery operations continue. The US Geological […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 25, 2026

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5.2-magnitude quake kills couple in south China

A 5.2‑magnitude earthquake has struck Liuzhou city in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region of south China, killing a couple and damaging dozens of buildings. The shallow quake hit Liunan District at about 12:21am local time on Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). State media reported that the victims were a 63‑year‑old man and his 53‑year‑old wife, who died when their home collapsed during the tremor. At least 13 buildings were confirmed to have collapsed and more than 100 others were damaged to varying degrees, while one person remained missing as of Monday morning. The quake, which struck at a depth of about 8km, was felt in several surrounding cities including Nanning, Guilin and Wuzhou, prompting residents to rush out of their homes in panic. Videos shared by Chinese media showed people fleeing high‑rise buildings and piles of […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 18, 2026

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Nigeria

Rainstorm kills two, destroys over 50 houses in Kaduna LGA

A violent rainstorm has killed two people and destroyed more than 50 houses in Dokan Mai Jama’a community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred after a heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds that lasted for over an hour. Local sources said the storm ripped off roofs, pulled down walls and damaged property worth millions of naira. Several families were left homeless as their houses were either completely flattened or badly affected by the wind and rain. Community leaders have called on the Kaduna State Government, the National Emergency Management Agency and other humanitarian agencies to come to the aid of affected residents. They are appealing for relief materials such as roofing sheets, food items, bedding and other basic supplies to help victims rebuild their lives. The rainstorm is one of the first major weather related disasters […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 5, 2026

Nigeria

Female passenger dies, six injured in Lagos expressway crash

A female passenger has died and six other people have been injured in a road accident along the Oworonsoki Apapa Expressway in Lagos. The crash occurred at New Castle Bus Stop, inward Gbagada, and involved a commercial vehicle carrying passengers. According to reports, the impact of the collision left the woman with fatal injuries, while the other occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries. Emergency responders, including traffic and rescue officials, were quickly deployed to the scene to manage traffic, evacuate the victims and clear the road. The injured passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the body of the deceased was moved to a morgue. Authorities have begun investigations to determine the exact cause of the accident. Preliminary information points to possible speeding and loss of control, but officials have yet to release a full report. Traffic […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 8, 2026

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Nigeria

Two killed as tanker collides with motorcycle in Lagos

Two persons have died in Lagos after a tanker collided with a commercial motorcycle, also known as okada, in the early hours of Wednesday. The crash occurred along a busy corridor in the state and caused panic among road users before emergency responders arrived.​ According to preliminary information from traffic authorities, the tanker driver was allegedly speeding and lost control while attempting to manoeuvre through traffic. The vehicle rammed into the motorcycle, killing the rider and a passenger on the spot.​ Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority quickly moved in to cordon off the area and prevent a secondary accident. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency agencies were also alerted to forestall any fire outbreak from possible fuel leaks.​ The remains of the victims were evacuated from the scene by relevant authorities and taken […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 14, 2026

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international

Israel’s incursion into Syria kills at least 12, including children

At least 12 people, among them children, have been killed after Israel launched a new incursion into Syrian territory in the Damascus countryside. Syrian state media reported that several Israeli soldiers were also wounded in the clashes. The Israeli raid, carried out at dawn, struck the town of Beit Jinn and sent dozens of families fleeing to safer areas. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency, the bodies of at least five Syrians—including two children—were taken to the Golan National Hospital in al-Salam, Quneitra. Israeli drones continued to hover over the area throughout the day, worsening the fear and preventing movement. The Syrian Civil Defence said its teams were unable to enter Beit Jinn to rescue the wounded because the Israeli military was still targeting anything that moved. Israel’s incursions into southern Syria have grown more frequent and more violent […]

Ahmad November 28, 2025

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Kyiv Faces ‘Massive’ Air Assault, Mayor Reports Widespread Injuries

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was hit by a “massive” Russian air assault early Friday morning, with multiple explosions and fires reported across the city. Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said air defence systems were activated, with at least two people wounded in the eastern Dniprovsky district. Residents described seeing tracer bullets and anti-missile systems targeting drones. Fires broke out in residential buildings in Solomyansky and Podilsky districts, with several requests for medical assistance in Desnyansky and Shevchenkivsky areas. Russian attacks on Kyiv have intensified in recent months, targeting energy facilities, rail systems, and residential neighborhoods. The escalation marks a renewed offensive, further heightening suffering and instability in Ukraine’s capital as civilian casualties mount.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 14, 2025

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Nigeria

2 Nigerians Rescued, 2 Missing After Deadly Shipwreck on Mediterranean – IOM

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reports that two Nigerian nationals were rescued while two others remain missing following a fatal shipwreck in the Mediterranean. The vessel, carrying 49 migrants and refugees, departed Zuwara, Libya, on November 3 but capsized six hours later due to engine failure caused by high waves. Of the 49 passengers—47 men and two women—42 are missing and presumed dead, and seven were rescued, including two Nigerians. Survivors received emergency medical care and support from IOM. The missing include 29 Sudanese, eight Somalis, three Cameroonians, and two Nigerians. This latest tragedy pushes the 2025 death toll in the Central Mediterranean past 1,000, making it the world's deadliest migration route since 2014, with over 25,600 deaths or disappearances. Dangerous smuggling methods, unseaworthy vessels, and gaps in rescue capacity contribute to high fatalities. IOM called for more effective […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 13, 2025

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