Category: Disaster
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KOGI TRAGEDY: 6 DIE, 13 INJURED IN CRASH AFTER DISABILITY DAY CELEBRATION
A joyful trip home from Kogi’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities event turned deadly Wednesday, claiming six lives and injuring 13 others in a horrific bus crash on the Lokoja-Okene road. The victims, all from Okene, were returning from the Government House commemoration when disaster struck, leaving the state in mourning. Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo…
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SEVEN CLIMBERS KILLED IN NEPAL’S MOUNT YALUNG RI AVALANCHE
At least seven people, including five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides, lost their lives when an avalanche struck the base camp of Yalung Ri in eastern Nepal. The incident occurred on Monday morning amid worsening weather conditions, hampering rescue efforts. The victims include climbers from France, Canada, Italy, and Nepal. Several others, including some…
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DON’T SEE TRUMP’S GENOCIDE CLAIMS AS DIVISION, USE IT TO UNITE FOR PEACE, SAYS CAN CHAIRMAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Abuja urges Nigerians to turn recent claims by former U.S. President Donald Trump about a “Christian genocide” into a call for unity and collective action. CAN Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, told NAN that Trump’s statement should not be seen as divisive but…
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BUSINESSMAN SHOT DEAD IN SRI LANKAN COASTAL TOWN AMBALANGODA
A businessman named Warushavithana Mirantha was fatally shot near the Urban Council premises in Ambalangoda, Southern Sri Lanka. The shooting occurred around 10:30 a.m., when assailants in a white car opened fire before fleeing the scene. The victim was rushed to the hospital but died shortly after due to critical injuries. Police have deployed four…
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MASS STABBING ON EASTERN ENGLAND TRAIN LEAVES NINE WITH LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES, TWO ARRESTED
A terrifying stabbing spree aboard a high-speed train from Doncaster to London King’s Cross shocked passengers and left nine people seriously injured, according to British Transport Police. The incident happened shortly after the train left Peterborough station in Cambridgeshire on Saturday evening. Armed police quickly responded at Huntingdon station, where two men were arrested in…
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FAO WARNS: OVER 34 MILLION NIGERIANS FACE ACUTE FOOD INSECURITY BY JUNE 2026 WITHOUT URGENT ACTION
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has sounded a serious alarm that around 34.7 million Nigerians, including millions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), could face a severe food crisis by mid-2026 if swift interventions are not made. This was revealed in the October 2025 Cadre Harmonisé Food and Nutrition Insecurity Analysis, co-released by FAO and…
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UNIVERSITY OF JOS MOURNS STUDENT MURDERED BY FRIEND IN OFF-CAMPUS INCIDENT
The University of Jos has confirmed the tragic murder of Peter Mafuyai, a 300-level Banking and Finance student, by his friend and fellow student Nanpon Timnan, a 200-level Agricultural Science student. The university Registrar, Dr. Rejoice Songden, expressed deep sadness over the incident in a condolence message on Monday. She clarified that the murder took…
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TRAGEDY OFF LESBOS: FOUR MIGRANTS DIE AS BOAT CAPSIZES IN ROUGH SEAS
At least four migrants have tragically died after their boat capsized near the Greek island of Lesbos, while seven others, reportedly Sudanese men, were rescued. The incident, according to Greek coastguard and public broadcaster ERT, remains under active search for any further missing persons. Strong winds sweeping the region likely contributed to the accident and…
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TRAGIC BOAT ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIVES OF FIVE TEENAGERS IN GOMBE
A heartbreaking boat mishap in Nafada town, Gombe State, on Saturday has taken the lives of five teenagers: Najib Ibrahim (18), Hauwa’u Dogal (15), Ummati Baraya (16), Umaira Gidado (16), and Amina Jaliya (15). The tragic incident has stirred deep sorrow across the community and state. Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed profound grief in a condolence…
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KANO GOVT, NEMA DELIVER RELIEF TO 357 FIRE DISASTER VICTIMS
The Kano State Government teamed up with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide much-needed relief materials to 357 victims of recent fire disasters. Beneficiaries include residents from communities in Kibiya Local Government Area and traders affected at Fatima Simra Multipurpose Market in Nassarawa. Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Alhaji Adamu Aliyu-Kibiya, praised NEMA for…
