Panic swept through Oremeta Street in the Ojodu area of Lagos State on Saturday morning after a two-storey building housing the Equal Right Restaurant collapsed, trapping several people inside. The incident occurred around 9 a.m., with reports indicating that restaurant staff, customers, and a family were inside the building at the time …
Gabon Footballer Aaron Boupendza Passes Away In Tragic Fall In China
Gabonese international footballer Aaron Boupendza has tragically passed away at the age of 28, following a fall from the 11th floor of a building in China, the Gabonese Football Federation (Fegafoot) confirmed on Wednesday. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Fegafoot announced: The Gabonese international died following a fall from the 11th floor …
Mystery of Arsenal legend Kevin Campbell’s death is solved as coroner concludes investigation
Arsenal and Everton legend, Kevin Campbell died from natural causes after becoming seriously ill with severe heart and kidney failure, a coroner has concluded. Mr Campbell died aged 54 at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) on June 15 last year following drastic weight loss. Campbell, who still holds the record as the player who scored the …
Tragedy Strikes As Three Brothers Die In Niger State Within Two Weeks
The Lapai community in Niger State is in deep mourning after the tragic deaths of three brothers from the same family within just two weeks. The heartbreaking incidents, which have left locals in shock, involved a drowning and a fatal sports injury. The most recent tragedy occurred on Thursday morning, April 10, …
President Tinubu Mourns Justice Sotuminu, Former Lagos Chief Judge
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Ibitola Adebisi Sotuminu, who passed away at the age of 86. In a statement on Wednesday, Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, extended his condolences to Sotuminu’s family, friends, …
Atiku Pays Tribute To Helen Owie
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party and former Vice President, has expressed his condolences over the passing of Lady Helen Owie, wife of former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Rowland Owie. Lady Helen passed away on Wednesday in Abuja at the age of 71. In a message …
Zamfara Lawmaker Dies In His Sleep
The Zamfara State House of Assembly is in mourning following the death of Hon. Aminu Ibrahim Kasuwar-Daji, who represented the Kaura Namoda South Constituency. He reportedly passed away in his sleep on Wednesday morning, April 9. His sudden death has left the state in shock, with tributes pouring in from political colleagues …
Police Inspector Dies After Watching Arsenal Beat Real Madrid In Calabar
Stephen Enang, an Inspector of Police from Nigeria and a dedicated Arsenal fan, tragically passed away shortly after watching his beloved team defeat Spanish giants Real Madrid 3-0 on Tuesday, April 8. According to eyewitnesses, Enang, a native of Ekori in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State and …
Ogun APC Chairman Pays Tribute to Party Spokesman Oladunjoye
The Ogun State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Yemi Sanusi, has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of the party’s Publicity Secretary, Tunde Oladunjoye. He described the loss as one that has caused immense grief among party members in the state. In a statement sent to journalists …
Otti Criticizes Aba Fire Service Response, Demands Investigation
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, expressed his outrage on Friday over the actions of the Abia Fire Service personnel in Aba, who reportedly turned off their phones as a two-storey building was consumed by fire on Tuesday night. The fire destroyed millions of naira worth of cash and property. The two …