Category: Disaster
BREAKING: Plateau State Attack Death Toll Rises to 52, Mass Burials Held
The death toll from the latest attacks in Plateau State’s Bokkos Local Government Area has climbed to 52 after search teams recovered 40 additional bodies between Wednesday and Thursday. The violence has left communities devastated as authorities continue searching for missing persons. Farmasum Fuddang, Chairman of the Bokkos Cultural Development Council Vanguard, confirmed 31 victims…
Nine Injured as Fire Engulfs Lagos Ferry; Safety Review Underway
Lagos, Nigeria – A morning ferry fire at the Ipakodo Terminal in Lagos left nine people injured, including passengers, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) personnel, and Lag Ferry staff, authorities confirmed Thursday. Incident Details The blaze broke out aboard the Igbega Eko vessel at approximately 6:45 a.m. during peak commute hours. Emergency responders quickly contained…
Ghana Launches Probe Into Nigerian Boxer’s Tragic Death During Championship Bout
Accra, Ghana – Ghanaian authorities have initiated a formal investigation into the shocking death of Nigerian light-heavyweight boxer Segun Olanrewaju, who collapsed during an international match in Accra last Friday. The 32-year-old former West African champion was pronounced dead at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after losing consciousness during the third round of his fight against…
Tragedy Strikes Ajimobi Family as Former Oyo Governor’s Daughter Passes Away at 42
The Nigerian political and business communities are mourning the sudden death of Bisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of late Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who passed away in the United Kingdom on Thursday after a brief illness. The 42-year-old was a respected business leader and public servant, serving as Special Adviser to Minister of Budget…
Tourist Submarine Sinks in Red Sea, Killing Six Including Children
Egyptian-Russian rescue operation recovers 29 survivors as questions mount over underwater tourism safety Hurghada, Egypt – A tourist submarine carrying 44 people sank near Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Hurghada early Tuesday morning, leaving at least six dead – including children – and nine injured, four critically. The “Sindbad” watercraft submerged just one kilometer offshore…
Gas Explosion at Abia Steel Plant Kills Two, Injures 12
Faulty valve blamed for blast as victims evacuated to Port Harcourt hospital Umuahala Obuzor, Abia State – A deadly gas explosion rocked the Inner Galaxy Steel Company in Ukwa West Local Government Area on Tuesday, leaving two dead and 12 others injured in what authorities have attributed to equipment failure. The Incident Eyewitnesses reported that…
ISWAP Militants Overrun Military Base in Borno, Inflict Heavy Casualties
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has launched a devastating attack on a Nigerian military Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Wajiroko, Borno State, killing several soldiers and injuring senior officers including the Brigade Commander. According to military signals obtained by credible sources, the assault began around 10pm on Monday when terrorists stormed the base,…
Abuja Explosion Victims Decry Delayed Treatment, Poor Care at National Hospital
Victims of the recent explosion in Abuja have expressed frustration over the poor services at the National Hospital in the nation’s capital, calling for immediate action to address the dire conditions they endured. During a visit to the hospital on Thursday, SaharaReporters observed distressing scenes, with some patients sitting on the floor, their bodies covered…
Fuel Truck Explosion on Karu Bridge in Abuja Leaves Many Feared Dead
A devastating explosion caused by a fuel-laden truck on Karu Bridge in Abuja has left an unspecified number of people dead and several vehicles engulfed in flames. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, has sent shockwaves through the city, with eyewitnesses describing scenes of chaos and tragedy. According to reports gathered, the explosion resulted…
Suspected Armed Herdsmen Attack Another Benue Community, Injure Several Residents
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have launched another attack on Tse Jam town in Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, injuring several residents, mainly local farmers. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, has forced thousands of residents to flee their homes, seeking refuge in neighboring areas. The armed herders reportedly invaded the community, located…