Mosquito coil fire kills family of four in Kano
A nighttime fire suspected to have been caused by a mosquito coil has killed a father, mother, and two young daughters in Kano’s Tarauni LGA, leaving only a 12-year-old boy alive.
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Fire and explosion at Mexican convenience store claim at least 23 lives
“Sadly, a number of the victims we’ve found were minors.”
Niger conducts mass burial for 39 tanker fire victims, donates ₦10m to survivors
The Niger State Government has conducted a mass burial for victims of the Essan tanker explosion, which killed 39 people, and donated N10 million in medical support to survivors.
Fire razes over 500 shops in Kano
A massive fire at Shuwaki Market in Kano destroyed over 500 shops, with officials blaming the incident on drunk individuals residing in the market.
Bauchi teen confesses to removing sister’s eyes for money ritual – Police
A 17-year-old boy in Bauchi State has been arrested for allegedly removing his sister’s eyes for a money ritual, with six others also detained in connection with the act.
Bauchi police arrest teen, six others for removing sister’s eyes
Police in Bauchi have arrested a 17-year-old boy and five others for allegedly plucking out the eyes of his seven-year-old sister in a suspected money ritual.
Man allegedly murders okada rider, tries to steal motorcycle to fund third marriage in Bauchi
Police in Bauchi have arrested a trader accused of killing a motorcyclist to fund his wedding to a third wife.
32-year-old woman rescued after falling into 60-foot well in Lagos
A 32-year-old woman was rescued alive after falling into a 60-foot well in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.
Afriland Towers tragedy: Court orders exhumation, autopsy of victims
A Yaba Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the exhumation and autopsy of the 10 victims of the Afriland Towers fire to establish the cause of death before the coroner’s inquest begins.
Fire guts section of Rivers state secretariat in Port Harcourt
A fire on Monday destroyed part of the Rivers State Secretariat in Port Harcourt, with officials confirming the incident and ongoing firefighting efforts.