Category: Disaster
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FG MOBILISES RESCUE OPERATIONS AFTER MINING PIT COLLAPSE IN ZAMFARA
Tragedy in Kadauri claims 13 lives; government pledges swift rescue and crackdown on illegal mining. The Federal Government has launched rescue efforts in Kadauri Community, Zamfara, where a mining pit collapse following heavy rainfall trapped 15 miners, killing 13 so far. Minister Dele Alake blamed illegal mining and unsafe practices for the disaster, urging vigilance…
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GUNMEN KILL COMMUNITY LEADER, DOZENS IN KWARA ATTACK AS GOVERNOR CALLS FOR MORE TROOPS
Deadly bandit raid shakes Ogba-Ayo community, sparking urgent calls for increased security. At dawn Sunday, armed gunmen attacked Ogba-Ayo in Kwara’s Ifelodun LGA, killing the Baale, his two children, and dozens more, while many residents fled in fear. The attackers struck swiftly, overwhelming local defenses, including forest guards who bravely resisted but suffered casualties. Governor…
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DRONE ATTACK AT COPENHAGEN AIRPORT CALLED MOST SERIOUS IN DANISH INFRASTRUCTURE
Airport shutdown after multiple drone sightings sparks major investigation and regional cooperation. Danish PM Mette Frederiksen labels Monday’s drone incident at Copenhagen Airport the most serious attack ever on Denmark’s critical infrastructure. All flights were suspended temporarily, with police treating it as an attack and launching a large-scale probe, collaborating with Norway and Sweden. NATO…
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UNITED CAPITAL MOURNS LOSS OF SIX STAFF IN AFRILAND TOWER FIRE
Tragic fire claims beloved colleagues; company promises support and honors their memory. United Capital Plc announced the death of six staff members in the Afriland Towers fire, describing them as cherished family members. The firm extends heartfelt condolences to families, plans a memorial, and thanks emergency responders for their bravery. The fire also claimed four…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDEMNS AFRILAND BUILDING FIRE, OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO VICTIMS
Urges vigilance and praises swift emergency response after tragic Lagos fire. President Bola Tinubu expressed sympathy to victims and affected organizations including FIRS, United Capital, and UBA following the Afriland Building fire in Lagos. He commended emergency responders for their quick action and called for improved safety measures to prevent future incidents, while praying for…
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UN WARNS DARFUR CRISIS NEARS CATASTROPHE AMID WAR AND DISPLACEMENT
Millions face hunger and collapse of essential services as Sudan’s brutal conflict worsens. The UN raises alarm over Sudan’s civil war fueling mass displacement, destroyed infrastructure, and a looming hunger crisis with nearly 12 million displaced and essential aid suspended. Humanitarians warn of urgent need for support as violence continues. Diplomatic efforts led by the…
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LASEMA REASSURES LAGOS RESIDENTS AFTER EBUTE META BUILDING COLLAPSE
Urgent rescue efforts underway, strict building code enforcement promised to prevent future tragedies. Lagos State Emergency Management Agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, assured residents of ongoing rescue operations and thorough investigations following the Ebute Meta building collapse. Six people have been rescued alive, four recovered dead. LASEMA urges public cooperation with regulations and calls…
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GERMAN HIKER, 77, DIES AFTER 100-METER FALL IN AUSTRIAN MOUNTAINS
Tragic accident on Mittagspitze mountain; group rescues body by helicopter. A 77-year-old German hiker died after falling nearly 100 meters while descending Austria’s Mittagspitze mountain near Tschagguns. He tripped on a rocky slope Sunday afternoon and sustained fatal injuries. Authorities recovered his body with helicopter aid; the rest of the group was unharmed.
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DEATH TOLL RISES TO FOUR IN LAGOS YABA BUILDING COLLAPSE
Rescue ongoing as tragedy strikes a three-storey building in Yaba, Lagos. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that four people have died in the collapse of a three-storey building on Borno Street, Yaba. Four others were rescued, with search and rescue efforts continuing. Emergency teams including LASEMA and Lagos fire services remain on site…
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UN MARKS 24 YEARS SINCE 9/11, REAFFIRMS SOLIDARITY WITH NEW YORK
UN stands united with New Yorkers, honouring victims and survivors 24 years after the tragic terror attacks. On the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the UN reaffirmed its unwavering support for New York City, home to its headquarters for nearly 80 years. Remembering nearly 3,000 lives lost and ongoing struggles of survivors and…
