Journalists in the FCT have been thrown into mourning as a Kaduna Bound Train crushed their colleague to death Reports say , Selimatu Suleiman, a female staff of NTA channel 5 Abuja was driving to work when the unfortunate incident happened at the Chikakore axis. The FCT police command spokesperson,DSP Josephine Adehi confirmed the incident.
Category: DISASTER
Davido’s Son Ifeanyi Drowns_Ada Nkong
It is a black day for Davido and heartthrob Chioma as they lost their 3 year old son, Ifeanyi who has drowned. Ifeanyi reportedly drowned in a swimming pool at their Banana Island residence. Details later.
Kubwa Building Collapse: 5 Rescued , 2 Trapped_Ada Nkong
A two- storey building has collapsed at Amza ANDULLAHI Road,Kubwa,Abuja. The sad event took place at about 11:25 pm yesterday. In an interview with the coordinator, ABUJA metropolitan management council, planner Umar shuaibu, seven persons were involved in the incident; five have been rescued, remaining two persons still trapped in the rubble. As at the… Continue reading Kubwa Building Collapse: 5 Rescued , 2 Trapped_Ada Nkong
Hoodlums Set Hope Uzodinma’s House Ablaze_Ada Nkong
Reports reaching us say Hope Uzodinma's house at his hometown in Omuma, Oru East local government area of Imo state, was attacked and set ablaze by suspected hoodlums in black and black attire on Saturday morning . Several cars both official and personal were set ablaze and one person feared dead as at the time… Continue reading Hoodlums Set Hope Uzodinma’s House Ablaze_Ada Nkong
Many Feared Dead as Tanker Catches Fire In Agatu, Benue _Ada Nkong
It was a black Sunday for residents of Oshigbudu in Agatu LGA of Benue State along Otukpo Oweto road as a tanker fell and burst into flames claiming many lives. Reports say the tanker was carrying fuel when the mishap happened. Details later......
18 Seater Bus Plunges into River in Ondo State_Ada Nkong
An 18-seated bus has plunged into the Owena River along Akure-Ondo road in Ondo State. According to an eyewitness account, the bus was commuting from Ondo to Akure but lost control as a result of over speeding and fell off the bridge into the Owena river. The Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)… Continue reading 18 Seater Bus Plunges into River in Ondo State_Ada Nkong
Lagos Task Force Denies Involvement in Oshodi Death _Ada Nkong
The Lagos state Task force says it has no hands in the tragic incident that led to the death of a man at Oshodi. A statement by the chairman of the task force ACP Shola Jejeloye states "The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Task Force) was not involved in the death, today,… Continue reading Lagos Task Force Denies Involvement in Oshodi Death _Ada Nkong
Fire Guts Buildings at Immigration Headquarters_Ada Nkong
Reports say there was a fire at the immigration services headquarters in Abuja early Sunday morning. Vital documents were reportedly destroyed by the fire. Though the cause of the fire is yet to be revealed by the NIS, it was successfully put out by the fire service according to reports on NIS official twitter handle… Continue reading Fire Guts Buildings at Immigration Headquarters_Ada Nkong
Nigeria unrest: Protesters ‘shot dead’ in Lagos_Femi Ehiabhi
A number of people taking part in a protest against police brutality have reportedly been shot dead or injured in Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos. An eye witness said he had counted about 20 bodies and at least 50 injured after soldiers opened fire. Amnesty International said it had obtained credible reports of deaths. The authorities… Continue reading Nigeria unrest: Protesters ‘shot dead’ in Lagos_Femi Ehiabhi