Plateau Monarch Dies After Gunmen Attack Residence in Bokkos
The traditional ruler of Daffo community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Da Jatau Yohanna Samkwar, has died after gunmen attacked his residence and shot him, according to community leaders. The monarch, known as the Mishkaham Bokkos, was attacked on Monday night. A community youth leader, Malo Stephen, said the assailants shot him […]
Benue Diocese Shuts Four Institutions in Ihugh Over Repeated Attacks
The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has ordered the indefinite closure of four Church-owned institutions in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, following repeated attacks, arson and alleged acts of hostility against its facilities. The directive, which took effect on October 12, 2026, was issued by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Rev. William […]
Driver Escapes Injury as Train Hits Honda Car at Lagos Crossing
A 55-year-old motorist escaped injury after a train collided with his Honda car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos, leaving the vehicle extensively damaged. The accident involved a train travelling towards Agege and a Honda car with registration number EKY 902 JT, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). LASTMA said its […]
South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive After Anti-Migrant Clashes
South Africa has withdrawn a directive requiring refugee reception offices to process asylum applications following violent anti-immigrant protests in Johannesburg and Durban that left vehicles burned and foreign-owned businesses looted. Violence broke out on Thursday in Soweto, Johannesburg, and Durban, a coastal city in the east of the country, following demonstrations organised by groups opposing […]
Eight-Year-Old Dies in Anambra Bus Crash
An eight-year-old girl has died and several others were injured after a commercial bus carrying 14 passengers crashed and overturned along the Onitsha–Enugu Expressway in Anambra State. The accident occurred on Sunday near the Anabel Event Centre in Awka as the bus was travelling from Nnewi to Enugu, according to the Anambra State Fire Service. […]
Kwara Bus Crash Kills One, Injures Several in Ilorin
One person has been killed and several others injured after a commercial bus carrying 21 passengers somersaulted and caught fire along the Oko-Olowo Expressway in Ilorin, Kwara State. The accident occurred around Iye-Maja Junction on Sunday after the bus, with registration number DTH840SA, reportedly suffered a tyre puncture while in motion, […]
Helicopter Crashes in Ondo, Occupants Feared Dead
Several people were feared dead after a helicopter crashed in a swampy area of Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday. A source who spoke about the incident said the crash occurred in a creek area that was difficult to access. The exact number of casualties was not immediately known, […]
Troops Kill Suspected ISWAP Commander in Ondo Forest Operation
A combined security operation involving the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS) and the Western Nigeria Security Network, known as Amotekun, has reportedly killed a senior ISWAP commander in a forest in Owo, Ondo State. Security expert Zagazola Makama disclosed the development on Monday, citing security sources who said the operation was conducted at […]
Ilorin Road Crash Claims One, Leaves Several Injured
One person was killed and several others injured after a commercial bus carrying 21 passengers crashed and caught fire along the Oko-Olowo highway in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Sunday. The accident occurred at about 6:35 p.m. near Iye-Maja Junction after a tyre reportedly burst, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The bus, […]
Police Deploy DIG to Lead Rescue of 20 Abducted NYSC Members
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Shehu Nadada, to Imo State to coordinate efforts to rescue 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road. The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Thursday, October 1, 2026, around the […]
