Tag: #death

Oct

2025

JUST IN: Suspected Police officers shoot man driving Benz GLK dead in Asaba

CRIME, METRO#Assassination, #BenzGLK, #death, #Shooting

JUST IN: Suspected Police officers shoot man driving Benz GLK dead in Asaba The entire atmosphere of Asaba, the capital of Delta State on Tuesday , October 10, 2025, engulfed in riotous uproar, following a heart-wrenching incident involving suspected men of the Nigeria Police and a young man driving in his car along the streets of Asaba. According to reports, the deceased who was glowing with excitement as he drove in his Mercedes Benz GLK, was allegedly sent to his untimely grave on that fateful Tuesday, by some assailants whose true identities are yet to buy ascertained. According to activist…

Sep

2025

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19 women, children die as bus conveying wedding guests plunges into river

METRO#death, #River, #Wedding

19 women, children die as bus conveying wedding guests plunges into river Not fewer than 19 women and children among the passengers, lost their lives on Saturday evening, while attending a wedding ceremony, as a bus conveying wedding ceremony attendees in Northern Nigeria. The According to a Union official and residents, the incident which was attributed to the MNglaring negligence of the driver occurred when the later pulled up his vehicle behind a partially collapsed bridge. on Saturday evening but it rolled back into the river, Abubakar Muhammed, an official with the NURTW transport operators union, told AFP. According to…

Sep

2025

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29 dead as another in boat mishap in Niger state

METRO#Boatcapsize, #Boatmishap, #death, #NigerBoatcapsize

29 dead as another in boat mishap in Niger state The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has reported that not fewer than 29 passengers lost their lives in a boat capsize, in Borgu LGA of the state. According to a statement by NSEMA director-general, Abdullah Arah, the boat was conveying about 90 passengers when it capsized on Tuesday around the stroke of 11:30 am at Gausawa, in Malale ward. The NSEMA DG who disclosed that 50 people were rescued while two were still missing as of press time, regretted that the capsize was as a result of overloading. Arah…

Aug

2025

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NPF Mourns Former IGP Solomon Arase’s Passing‎

NATIONAL NEWS#death, #SolomonArase

NPF Mourns Former IGP Solomon Arase's Passing‎ ‎As IGP Egbetokun Pays Condolence Visit to Family ‎‎The Nigeria Police Force is deeply saddened to announce the passing of the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and immediate Past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, IGP Solomon Ehigiator Arase, CFR, NPM, fdc, FCIA (Rtd.), who died in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja after a brief illness, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. The news of the passing of IGP Arase was officially communicated to IGP Kayode…

Aug

2025

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BREAKING NEWS: Four dead, five missing In Sokoto boat mishap

METRO#Boatcapsize, #death, #MishapInSokoto

BREAKING NEWS: Four dead, five missing In Sokoto boat mishap The government of Sokoto State has confirmed the death of four passengers which occurred in a boat mishap that occurred at Kojiyo village, Goronyo Local Council of the state. The boat which conveyed the passengers capsized at about 1:pm, last Sunday, along the Sokoto Rima River. Reacting to the misfortune in a statement on Friday, the State government, through its Director-General, Media and Publicity, Abubakar Bawa, also confirmed that five passengers were missing, while 41 others were successfully rescued. The confirmation followed a thorough search and fact-finding exercise jointly carried…

Aug

2025

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BREAKING NEWS: Man chained, set ablaze in master’s home after disagreement in Enugu

METRO#ChineduBurnsToDeathInEnugu, #death, #ManMysteriouslyBurnsToDeathinEnugu

BREAKING NEWS: Man chained, set ablaze in master's home after disagreement in Enugu A man who reportedly decided to resign from work, consequent on a momentary argument with his master has allegedly burnt to death while in chains at his employer's resident, in Enugu community. The people of Nkerefi in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State have been thrown into mourning and rude shock, following the mysterious death of their son, Mr. Uchenna. Uchenna was said to have who was allegedly burnt to death under what could best be described as questionable circumstances in Enugu. This is reported…

Aug

2025

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BLACK MONDAY: Shooting Star’s Coach Akin Slumps Dies During Training

SPORTS#AkinOlowokere, #death, #ShootingStarsSportsClub

BLACK MONDAY: Shooting Star's Coach Akin Slumps Dies During Training One of the newly appointed coaches of Shooting Stars Sports Club, Ibadan, in Oyo State, Akin Olowokere suddenly slumped and passed on, during training. Late Akin was one of the recently appointed coaches 3SC, but regrettably met his untimely death on Monday morning, August 11, 2025. As of press time, there were no official reports on what led to his death. According to an eyewitness who spoke to PUNCH Online in Ibadan, the state capital, the deceased slumped on the pitch during their usual training session. The eyewitness, (name withheld)…

Jul

2025

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BREAKING: FG Announces Date For FEC Meeting In Honour Of Buhari

NATIONAL NEWS#death, #MohammaduBuhari, #MohammaduBuhariisdead, #Tributetobuhari

BREAKING: FG Announces Date For FEC Meeting In Honour Of Buhari The Presidency has announced that a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari will now take place on Thursday, July 17, at 1 p.m. This was made known by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on Wednesday night. President Tinubu is expected to lead members of his cabinet in paying tribute to the late Nigerian leader during the session. The FEC meeting was initially scheduled for Tuesday but was postponed…

Jul

2025

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JUST IN: Ex-Super Super Eagles Coach, Monday Sinclair dies at 88

NATIONAL NEWS#death, #MondaySinclair, #SuperEagles, #SuperEaglesCoach

JUST IN: Ex-Super Super Eagles Coach, Monday Sinclair dies at 88 Ex-Super Eagles coach, Monday Sinclair, has died at the age of 88, after battling with diabetes for a while. Former Nigeria goalkeeper, Peterside Idah, disclosed the news of his death in a Facebook post. It is believed Sinclair passed away on Wednesday around 3:15pm. “Our daddy is gone. What a man. He signed me to play for the Sharks. Gave me my first match against Niger Tornadoes of Minna,” Idah wrote. After Philippe Troussier was sacked in 1997, Sinclair was appointed coach of the Eagles on an interim basis…

Jul

2025

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Our Hearts Are Heavy, Gaidam Mourns Ex-President Buhari

NEWS#death, #IbrahimGaidam, #MohammaduBuhari, #MohammaduBuhariisdead

Our Hearts Are Heavy, Gaidam Mourns Ex-President Buhari The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has condoled with the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the immediate family of the departed former President of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari on the death of the ex-military and democratic leader. In his letter of condolence personally e-signed by the Honorable Minister and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the Honorable Minister acknowledged Buhari as a true leader and dedicated servant of the nation. Details below: Letter of Condolence to the Family of Ex-President Muhammadu…