Category: Disaster
Explosion Rocks Trans-Niger Pipeline in Rivers State, Sparks Environmental and Economic Concerns
An explosion has rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) at Bodo in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, causing significant damage and raising fears of environmental and economic repercussions. The incident occurred late Monday night near the Bodo-Bonny Road, which is currently under construction. The affected section of the pipeline, a critical federal oil transport…
Over 330 Dead as Israel Intensifies Strikes on Gaza, Vows to Continue Until Hostages Are Freed
Israel has unleashed its most intense military strikes on Gaza since a ceasefire ended, killing over 330 people, according to the Hamas-run health ministry in the territory. The escalation comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting until all hostages held by Hamas are released and the militant group is crushed. The…
BREAKING: At Least 204 Catholic Bishops Kidnapped, Over 15 Killed By Terrorists In Last 10 Years – Church Secretariat
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has revealed that at least 204 Catholic priests and seminarians have been abducted by terrorists and religious extremists over the past decade, with more than 15 brutally killed during captivity. The disclosure was made in a statement issued by the Secretary-General of the Catholic Secretariat, Michael Banjo, following a…
Police Inspector Shoots Self to Death in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the tragic death of Inspector Ajele Oloyede, who reportedly shot himself on March 14, 2025. The incident occurred at about 1:20 PM, leaving the police force and the deceased’s family in shock. Details of the Incident According to a statement by the Police Public Relations…
Woman Jumps Off Third Mainland Bridge, Found Dead
A yet-to-be-identified woman plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge on Friday afternoon and was later recovered dead. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront, according to eyewitnesses. Marine police officers stationed in the area swiftly responded to the emergency and recovered the body, but despite…
Otedola Bridge Fire: Lagos to Enforce ‘No Truck’ Policy, Inspect Roadworthiness
The Lagos State government has vowed to enforce a strict “no truck” policy across the state following a devastating gas truck explosion under the Otedola Bridge on Tuesday night. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this after leading a team from the ministry to assess the accident scene. He emphasized that the truck…
Fire Destroys Millions of Naira Worth of Property at Ibadan Market
A devastating fire broke out at the Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, in the early hours of Wednesday, destroying property worth millions of Naira. The incident, which occurred at midnight, affected several sections of the popular market, leaving traders and shop owners counting their losses. The General Manager of the Oyo…
Lagos Tanker Explosion: Two Bodies Recovered, Four Buildings, 15 Vehicles Burnt
A tragic tanker explosion on Tuesday night on Otedola Bridge, Lagos, has left two people dead, four injured, and a trail of destruction in its wake. The incident, which involved a 30-tonne DAF gas truck, triggered a massive inferno that destroyed four buildings, 15 vehicles, and several shops, while also affecting a private hospital and…
Multiple Auto Crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Leave Many Injured, Cause Traffic Chaos
A series of auto crashes on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near the NASFAT Roundabout on Sunday morning left many people injured and caused severe traffic congestion. The accidents, which occurred around 7 a.m., involved two trucks and four other vehicles, leaving motorists stranded for hours. Eyewitnesses attributed the crashes to over-speeding and poor visibility, although the…
Explosion Hits Russia’s Largest Refinery, Government Confirms Technical Issue
A significant explosion and subsequent fire rocked Russia’s largest oil refinery, the Ufimsky oil refinery, on Monday, prompting an official response from the Russian government. Authorities confirmed that the incident was caused by technical issues and not a drone attack, as initially speculated. The fire has since been extinguished, and the refinery remains operational, though…