The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), an agency of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, has predicted more devastating floods from the end of August to early October. NIHSA said flood will get worse in some states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) within that period. The Agency said in line with its earlier predictions, […]
At least 19 people have been confirmed dead in the Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State after the vehicle they were travelling in was washed away by flood. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Friday following a downpour in the area. The Village Head of Doguwa, Alhaji Yusif Doguwa, who confirmed the […]
A strange disease on Friday killed seven persons and left nine others in critical conditions at the New Artisan Market, Enugu. It was gathered the bodies of the deceased, four men and three women, were discovered by shocked residents on Friday morning. Chairman of the Livestocks Market, Alhaji Danladi Abubarkar, who confirmed the incident to […]
’ The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) militant group has threatened to “bring down” oil installations in the south-south, after accusing the federal government of marginalising the region. NDA, which started operations in 2016, attacked oil-producing facilities that led to a huge decline in Nigeria’s oil production. In a statement on Saturday, the militants announced the […]
The US Mission in Nigeria has warned the public of fake websites and messages advertising US Visa lottery. One of such messages spreading on Whatsapp said, “Take the chance of living in the USA and apply for the official US Green Card Lottery. “The Green Card unlocks the door to the United States for thousands […]
A yet-to-be-identified lady has narrated her experience when she was abducted by a human parts selling gang along Iwofe Road in Port Harcourt and taken to a forest at Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State on Sunday. In a viral video on social media, the lady, who filemed herself and her bruises but did […]
No fewer than 10 people have reportedly died while several others are undergoing kidney-related treatments due to the consumption of “substandard and fake” juices in Kano state. Ibrahim Tsanyawa, the state commissioner of health, made the disclosure on Thursday while giving updates on the recent outbreak. The commissioner warned residents against patronising juices, especially during […]
The federal government has reportedly asked the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) for assistance in arresting more than 3,400 inmates who escaped from custody in Nigeria. According to PUNCH, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) enlisted the support of INTERPOL to be on the lookout for the inmates after recent jailbreaks. An NCS official was quoted […]
The Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, axis particularly areas along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway—close to the Iyana-Iba market—the Okokomaiko (PPL) area, and the university’s gate on the LASU-Igando road, are now a hotbed of violent crimes. Clutching dangerous weapons such as guns and knives, hoodlums prey on unwitting passers-by in these areas—many of whom are students […]
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has released the names and pictures of some inmates who escaped from the Owerri Custodial Centre, Imo state. The names and pictures of the inmates are being released in batches by the NCS. So far, 36 of the escaped inmates have been unveiled. More than 1,000 inmates escaped from custody […]
