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FIRE RAZES DOWN BUILDING OPPOSITE OLIHA MARKET BENIN_Ada Nkong

Reports saya building opposite Oliha market along Siluko road Benin city was on fire last night.While some say its the Oliha market itself that was involved, others say it Is Uzama street where they sell curtains.Frantic efforts were being made to get fire trucks to the scene to tackle the situation. A source said Edo… Continue reading FIRE RAZES DOWN BUILDING OPPOSITE OLIHA MARKET BENIN_Ada Nkong

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WOMAN LOSES LIFE IN NYANYA TRAILER ACCIDENT_Ada Nkong

A truck conveying a tractor crushed a taxi in Nyanya, Abuja killing a woman. At about 9.40 am, the truck with registration number KSB379XA (Kwara) crashed into several vehicles, including that of a Punch reporter before coming to a halt at Nyanya.The deceased, who appeared to be a middle woman , sat in the passenger… Continue reading WOMAN LOSES LIFE IN NYANYA TRAILER ACCIDENT_Ada Nkong

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EXPLOSION AT ISHERI OLOFIN,LAGOS_Ehiabhi Femi

There has been an explsion in a Lagos community causing an outbreak of fire near Gloryland Estate, Isheri Olofin, Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area of Lagos. According to report, the fire started around 7.45 am. The fire is said to have affected Diamond Estate along Isheri/Lasu-Igando Road. The fire is suspected to be as a… Continue reading EXPLOSION AT ISHERI OLOFIN,LAGOS_Ehiabhi Femi

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BREAKING:GAS CYLINDER EXPLOSION IN LAGOS_Ehiabhi Femi

 At least three persons sustained injuries Wednesday afternoon after a gas cylinder exploded at the Four Point By Sheraton Hotel, Oniru in Victoria Island, Lagos. The explosion occurred at about 12:35 pm while some artisans were doing welding job inside the hotel premises. It was gathered that one of the cylinder hoses brought by the… Continue reading BREAKING:GAS CYLINDER EXPLOSION IN LAGOS_Ehiabhi Femi

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LASTMA OFFICIAL STONED TO DEATH_Ada Nkong

An officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Ola Oyeshina has been stoned to death at Iganmu-Sifax axis of Apapa, Lagos while trying to decongest the area of traffic. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday around 5.00pm. According to LASEMA’s General Manager, Olajide Oduyoye, a large stone was thrown at him by some… Continue reading LASTMA OFFICIAL STONED TO DEATH_Ada Nkong

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PERMANENT SECRETARY, WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN BURNT TO DEATH IN INFERNO_Ehiabh Femi

A family of four have been burnt to death in Makurdi, the Benue state capital. Mr Sekegh Akaa, a substantive Director and Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, his wife and two children were killed by the inferno on Sunday night. Channels reports that the fire, which spread to three other apartments, caused… Continue reading PERMANENT SECRETARY, WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN BURNT TO DEATH IN INFERNO_Ehiabh Femi

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TWO KILLED,SIX INJURED AS FUEL TANKER EXPLODES ON LAGOS ABEOKUTA ROAD_Ada Nkong

A petrol-laden tanker fell and spilled its content Thursday night leading to a fire outbreak which burnt two persons to death, injured six others and destroyed 17 vehicles along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun State Command, Route Commander Florence Okpe, confirmed the figures in a… Continue reading TWO KILLED,SIX INJURED AS FUEL TANKER EXPLODES ON LAGOS ABEOKUTA ROAD_Ada Nkong

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POPULAR BALOGUN MARKET ON FIRE_Ada Nkong

There is a fire outbreak currently raging in the popular Balogun market, Lagos Island. According to a sources, the building on fire is a shopping plaza at No. 43, Martins Street, Lagos Island. According to videos shared on social media, the fire is seen billowing from the building in the crowded market. Some traders are… Continue reading POPULAR BALOGUN MARKET ON FIRE_Ada Nkong

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UNIBEN FINAL YEAR STUDENT SHOT DEAD DURING FINAL CARNIVAL_Ada Nkong

There was chaos Friday at the university of Benin, Edo state, as a student was shot dead during the faculty of social sciences final year Jean Carnival. Reports say that the deceased, identified as Africicanado, a popular hypeman, was murdered by a rival cult group. Many students were seen scampering to safety as the shots… Continue reading UNIBEN FINAL YEAR STUDENT SHOT DEAD DURING FINAL CARNIVAL_Ada Nkong