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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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Nigeria

Abbas mourns victims of Niger attack, Yobe boat mishap

House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has condemned the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, and the recent boat mishap in Yobe State. He described both incidents as tragic losses and extended his condolences to the families of the victims, the governments of Niger and Yobe states, and the affected communities.​ Abbas called the Niger attack, in which more than 30 people were killed and many others abducted by suspected terrorists who also set the market ablaze, a cruel assault on innocent citizens and a serious threat to peace and livelihoods. He urged security and intelligence agencies to swiftly implement President Bola Tinubu’s directive to hunt down the perpetrators, rescue those kidnapped and prevent further attacks.​ On the Yobe tragedy, where a passenger boat capsized on the Yobe River in […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 5, 2026

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Nigeria

Fire guts 10 shops at Oshodi Arena market

A fire on Tuesday evening destroyed about 10 shops at the popular Arena Market in Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos State. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident in a statement by its Controller General, Margaret Adeseye.​ The agency said it received a distress call at about 5:50 p.m. and deployed firefighting units immediately. Responders arrived at the scene within five minutes, at around 5:55 p.m.​ Adeseye explained that the fire affected a section of the market made up of five 40 foot container shops arranged in two rows, bringing the total number of damaged shops to 10. She said the affected shops were mainly used to store and sell clothing materials stocked in bales.​ She added that the swift action of firefighters helped to contain the blaze and stopped it from spreading to other parts of the market. […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 31, 2025

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Nigeria

Fire Guts Generator House in Ibadan, Major Disaster Averted

A late-night fire outbreak on Monday in Ibadan was swiftly contained by the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, preventing what could have been a devastating disaster. The incident occurred around 9:28 pm at No. 23B Iyaganku Crescent, when a generator house in a private residence went up in flames. The alert was raised through the Security Trust Fund’s 615 emergency line, prompting an immediate response from state fire officers led by Acting Chief Fire Superintendent (ACFS) Bamidele Samsudeen. On arrival, the fire team found the generator house already engulfed but managed to stop the fire from spreading to the main building and nearby properties. The Federal Fire Service, Ibadan Command, also joined the operation. No casualties were recorded, while properties worth millions of naira were saved from destruction. Speaking after the incident, Hon. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, Special Adviser on Fire […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 30, 2025

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Events

Windstorm Disaster: 209 Houses Destroyed in Yobe as NEMA Warns of More Climate Threats

A violent windstorm has left 209 families homeless in Yobe State's Fika LGA, disaster officials confirmed Tuesday. The destruction comes as Nigeria's emergency agency warns of worsening climate disasters across the Northeast. 🌪️ Immediate Damage in Fika 🏠 209 houses destroyed in last week's windstorm 🏫 Public buildings severely damaged 🚨 YOSEMA tracking affected communities for relief "We're reviewing how to support these families," stated Dr. Mohammed Goje, Executive Secretary of Yobe's Emergency Agency (YOSEMA). 📊 Shocking 2024 Disaster Toll Meanwhile, new statewide data reveals: ⚠️ 28,977 households (68,954 people) hit by windstorms/floods 🩹 544 injuries from collapsed buildings ☠️ 47 deaths across 601 communities 🌍 All 17 LGAs affected 🚨 NEMA's Urgent Prevention Campaign At a Damaturu meeting, NEMA Director General Zubaida Umar (represented by NE Director Yakubu Suleiman) launched disaster preparedness efforts following 2025 climate warnings from NiMet and NIHSA. Key actions include: "Taking disaster risk management to grassroots to save lives, restore […]

Ahmad June 1, 2025

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Locations

Niger Floods: 100+ Dead, Thousands Homeless as Speaker Abbas & APC Rally Aid for Gov Bago

NATIONAL MOURNING: Speaker Abbas, APC Lead Condolences as Niger Floods Claim 100+ Lives Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have rallied behind Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago following catastrophic floods that ravaged Mokwa, leaving 100+ dead, thousands homeless, and properties destroyed. 💔 Disaster Scale: Mokwa's Nightmare Fatalities: 100+ confirmed dead Displaced: Thousands forced from homes Damage: Livelihoods/property wiped out Ground Zero: Mokwa district submerged SPEAKER ABBAS: "Heart-Wrenching Tragedy" Through Special Adviser Musa Krishi, Abbas: 🔹 Declared floods "tragic and unfortunate"🔹 Urged Gov Bago/Mokwa residents: "Remain undaunted"🔹 Demanded immediate federal intervention🔹 Called on private sector/Nigerians to mobilize aid"We pray for eternal rest for victims and strength for grieving families." APC MOBILIZES NATIONAL RESPONSE Party National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka: ✅ Commended first responders in rescue operations✅ Ordered NEMA/agencies: "Expand relief efforts NOW"✅ Pledged APC’s full support to victims"May […]

Ahmad May 31, 2025

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ASHANTI

Fire Displaces Dozens in Nima-Moke Slum.

A devastating fire in Nima-Moke, a slum in Ashanti Region’s Asokore Mampong Municipality, has left dozens of residents homeless. The fire, which broke out around 4:30 p.m. on January 17, 2025, destroyed over 50 wooden homes and displaced families.Eyewitnesses report that most of the residents were away at local markets during the blaze, unable to salvage their belongings. The fire spread rapidly, exacerbated by the area's highly combustible materials. This tragedy follows a similar fire that occurred in the area in 2020, further deepening the community’s hardships.

Edem 4Style January 18, 2025

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Ahafo

Fire Ravages Techiman Market, Leaves Traders in Ruins.

A massive fire engulfed the Techiman Central Market on Sunday night, destroying over 100 stalls and leaving traders devastated. The blaze, which started at 9:15 PM, wiped out goods worth millions of cedis, while firefighters battled to contain the flames with limited resources.Traders criticized the inadequate firefighting equipment in the area, noting that Techiman has only one fire tender. One distraught trader questioned, "Why does a whole metropolitan area have just one fire tender? With more equipment, this could have been controlled earlier."Another trader tearfully recounted her loss, explaining that all her investments, funded by loans, were gone. "I don't know how I'll survive now," she said.The Bono East Regional Fire Commander, ACFO II Naomi Ofori Adubea Sarpong, confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the fire's cause. She revealed that six fire tenders from neighboring areas, including Nkoranza […]

Edem 4Style January 13, 2025

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ASHANTI

Baby’s Body Recovered in Obuasi Bus Tragedy.

A heart-wrenching accident in Obuasi involving a VIP bus has claimed multiple lives, including a baby whose body was tragically recovered. The bus reportedly veered off course and crashed into a ditch. Rescue efforts have been ongoing, with emergency services responding swiftly. The accident has prompted renewed discussions on road safety and vehicle maintenance, with community members calling for stricter regulations and enforcement to prevent such tragedies.

Edem 4Style October 17, 2024

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