Accident

Journalist hit by stray bullet at Kano government house

Journalist hit by stray bullet at Kano government house

A journalist named Naziru Idris Ya’u, who works with the government-owned Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV) in Kano State, was hit by a stray bullet at the Government House in Kano. The incident occurred on Friday, May 3, at 8:30 p.m. after he returned to the government residence from an assignment with Governor Abba Yusuf. The bullet struck Naziru's shoulder, causing minor injuries. He was immediately taken to the Government House Clinic, where he received treatment and was later discharged. Security officials at the government house have initiated an investigation to uncover the circumstances leading to the incident.
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Director of Abia Fire Service expresses concerns over increase in fire incidents in the state

Director of Abia Fire Service expresses concerns over increase in fire incidents in the state

Arua Nnanna, the Chief Fire Officer of the Abia State Fire Service and the State Controller has voiced concerns about the frequent fire outbreaks in the state, claiming that multiple properties have been damaged. Nnanna made the observations at Umuahia in response to the recent fire incidents at the Nigeria Institute of International Languages in Aba, Chisco Motor Park in Aba, and Amuzukwu Primary School in Umuahia.He declared that, in accordance with State government directives, his office would ensure that fire extinguishers were installed in buildings. The governor of Abia State, Gov.  Alex Otti, he said, is concerned about the…
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One 8-year-old survives South African bus disaster that killed 46 pilgrims.

One 8-year-old survives South African bus disaster that killed 46 pilgrims.

About 45 passengers in South Africa lost their lives in a bus tragedy on Thursday. About 300 kilometres north of Johannesburg in the province of Northeastern Limpopo bus slid off a bridge and caught fire after it slammed through a barrier of a bridge. According to the BBC, only an eight-year-old child with numerous injuries survived the disaster. From Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, the passengers were reported kilometers on their way to the town of Moria for an Easter service. Around 300 kilometers (190 miles) north of Johannesburg, on the Mmamatlakala mountain pass between Mokopane and Marken, the car…
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Following fire incident, Gov. Otti announced relocation of Milverton Road Aba Motor Parks.

Following fire incident, Gov. Otti announced relocation of Milverton Road Aba Motor Parks.

Following recent upsurge in fire outbreaks in the markets and some other business facilities, the Abia State Government has announced a possible relocation of the motor parks along Milverton Avenue, Aba, to a more conducive area to allow for ease of movement. Governor Alex Otti declared the Milverton Avenue parks as a recipe for disaster, after inspecting the carcass of burnt vehicles, other items and parts of the building housing the bus terminal of Chisco Transport Company, which was gutted by fire Wednesday night. Speaking Thursday during an on the spot assessment of the fire incident, Governor Otti said the…
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How lady leaped into river from a speeding boat in Lagos

How lady leaped into river from a speeding boat in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the report that a woman purportedly leaped into the river from a moving boat after boarding a boat from Igando, Lagos State, to Ogun. The woman was already being sought after by rescue crews, according to command spokesman SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the event to reporters on Sunday night. He says that on Sunday at around 8:00 am, a man named Rasaq reported the matter to the Igando Police Division. According to Rasaq, at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, a man named Folashade Nimotalahi, whose address is unknown, departed from their Isuti Jet,…
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