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  • SAD! Fire guts police station in Abuja

    SAD! Fire guts police station in Abuja

    A fire outbreak has damaged parts of the Garki 2 Divisional Police Station in Abuja, threatening property worth hundreds of millions of naira.

    The swift intervention of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) prevented the blaze from causing extensive destruction on Tuesday morning.

    Assistant Controller General A.U. Umar, Head of Corporate Services at the FFS Headquarters, confirmed the incident in a brief statement, noting that property valued at over ₦200 million was salvaged through the prompt response of firemen.

    Umar stated, “On Tuesday, 12th August 2025, our gallant men from the Federal Fire Service, National Headquarters, led by SF Agbo, swiftly responded to a fire outbreak at Garki 2 Divisional Police Station, Abuja, saving property worth over N200 million.

    “The blaze, caused by an electrical surge, was quickly extinguished with CO₂ extinguishers, followed by salvage operations to prevent re-ignition.”

    However, no casualties were reported as at the time of filing this report.

    Umar added that the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Mohammed Amadu, commended the fire crew for their professionalism during the operation.

    He said the agency also shared safety tips with the station to help prevent similar incidents in the future.

    Incidents of fire outbreaks in police stations and other public institutions across Nigeria are not uncommon, with most traced to electrical faults, faulty wiring, or power surges.

    In December 2023, a similar fire incident occurred at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command Headquarters, damaging several offices before it was brought under control.

    The Federal Fire Service has consistently urged government agencies to implement strict fire safety protocols, conduct regular electrical maintenance, and install functional firefighting equipment to curb such occurrences.

  • Sad! Emir of Gusau is dead

    Sad! Emir of Gusau is dead

    The Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State, His Royal Highness Dr. Ibrahim Bello, is dead. He was aged of 71.

    He died on Friday in Abuja in a prolonged illness.

    Dr. Bello ascended the throne as the 16th Emir of Gusau on March 16, 2015, following the death of his father.

    Prior to becoming Emir, he had a distinguished career in public service, rising to the position of Permanent Secretary in the old Sokoto and later Zamfara State.

    He served on the throne for over 10 years.

    Confirming the news, Sulaiman Idis, spokesperson to Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, expressed deep sorrow over the Emir’s passing, describing it as a personal and statewide loss.

    “I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of our father, His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau,” the governor was quoted to have said in a statement.

    He extended condolences to the Zamfara State Council of Chiefs, the Emir’s family, the Gusau Emirate, and the entire people of Zamfara.

    “The late royal father was a pillar of wisdom and leadership.

    For over a decade, he led the people of Gusau with dignity, faith, and an unwavering commitment to progress,” the statement added.

    Governor Lawal also described the Emir as a trusted confidant and father figure, saying, “I have lost a father whose counsel and support were invaluable.

    May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah.”

  • SAD! Real cause of veteran actor, Njemanze’s death revealed

    SAD! Real cause of veteran actor, Njemanze’s death revealed

    The real cause of the death of Nollywood actor, Tom Njemanze, has been revealed.

    The popular actor died as a result of complications arising from prostrate.

    Tom Njemanze, who gained prominence in the 1990s, is renowned for his powerful performances in iconic films such as Tokunboh, Pounds and Dollars, Atosa, Issakaba, Osuofia in London, Brain Box, and Igbotic Love.

    Known for his expressive delivery and commanding screen presence, he remains a cherished figure in Nigerian cinematic history.

    Colleagues, friends, family, and fans have continued to pay tribute to the veteran actor, offering prayers for the peaceful repose of his soul and asking God to give his family the strength to bear the loss.

    It would be recalled that Charles Oputa popularly known Charly Boy had in a statement disclosed that Njemanze had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and needed money for urgent surgery. He urged Nigerians to come to his aid.

  • SAD! Mexican Mayor, 3 others found stone cold in back of truck

    SAD! Mexican Mayor, 3 others found stone cold in back of truck

    A mayor in Mexico’s central San Luis Potosi state, who was a member of the ruling Morena party, was shot dead on Sunday along with three other people, local authorities said.

    Jesus Eduardo Franco, mayor of Tancanhuitz municipality, and the three other victims were all found dead inside a vehicle, according to the state prosecutor’s office.

    ”We deeply regret the death of our colleague Eduardo Franco, municipal president of Tancanhuitz,” Morena party president Rita Rodriguez wrote on X.

    We ask authorities to reach the ultimate consequences and find those responsible,” she added.

    Dozens of local officials have been targeted in organised crime-related violence that has plagued Mexico in recent years.

    Local media reported last month that Alejandro Arcos, a mayor in southern Guerrero state, was decapitated less than a week after taking office and his head placed on top of a pickup truck.

    More than 450,000 people have been murdered and thousands have gone missing since the Mexican government deployed the army to combat drug trafficking in 2006, according to official figures.

  • SAD! Military airstrike leaves over 100 d3ad in Sudanese market

    SAD! Military airstrike leaves over 100 d3ad in Sudanese market

    Sudanese military air strike on a market in North Darfur killed more than 100 people on Monday, a pro-democracy lawyers’ group said Tuesday, in a war marked by claims of atrocities on all sides.

    The Emergency Lawyers said Monday’s air strike also left hundreds injured in Kabkabiya, a town about 180 kilometres (112 miles) west of El-Fasher, the state capital that has been under siege from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since May.

    Tens of thousands have been killed and millions displaced in a 20-month war between the RSF and Sudan’s army that has left the northeast African country on the brink of famine, according to aid agencies.

    “The air strike took place on the town’s weekly market day, where residents from various nearby villages had gathered to shop, resulting in the death of more than 100 people and injury of hundreds, including women and children,” said the lawyers’ group, which has been documenting human rights abuses during the conflict.

    In footage sent to AFP purporting to show aftermath of Monday’s strike, people were seen sifting through rubble as the charred remains of children lay on scorched ground.

    The footage was supplied by civil society group the Darfur General Coordination of Camps for the Displaced and Refugees and AFP has not been able to verify its accuracy.

    The lawyers group said in a separate incident on Monday evening three neighbourhoods were hit with barrel bombs in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, without reporting casualties.

    Darfur, a region the size of France, is home to around a quarter of Sudan’s population but more than half of its 10 million are displaced.

    A UN-backed report in July said famine had taken hold in a major refugee camp in North Darfur after a months-long RSF siege disabled nearly all trade and aid access.

    The lawyers group said they “condemn in the strongest terms the horrendous massacres committed by army air strikes” in Kabkabiya.

    They flagged another incident in North Kordofan state in which drone that had crashed on November 26 exploded on Monday evening, killing six people.

    They said recent strikes across Sudan were part of an “escalation campaign… deliberately concentrated on densely populated residential areas”, contradicting claims by warring parties that they only target military objectives.

    Both the army and the RSF have been accused of indiscriminately targeting civilians and deliberately bombing residential areas.

    Last week, UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher called for immediate international action to address Sudan’s deepening crisis.

    Fletcher said he had heard “heart-rending stories” from refugees fleeing the conflict during a recent visit.

    Nearly 26 million people — about half the population — face the threat of starvation, with both sides accused of using hunger as a weapon of war.

    “These numbers are staggering, and we cannot turn our backs,” Fletcher said.

  • SAD! One woman, girl k!lled every 10 minutes worldwide – UN Women

    SAD! One woman, girl k!lled every 10 minutes worldwide – UN Women

    On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, November 25, the report Femicides in 2023: Global Estimates of Intimate Partner/Family Member Femicides by UN Women and UNODC reveals that femicide—the most extreme form of violence against women and girls—remains pervasive in the world.

    Globally, 85,000 women and girls were killed intentionally in 2023. 60 per cent of these homicides -51,000- were committed by an intimate partner or other family member. 140 women and girls die every day at the hands of their partner or a close relative, which means one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes.

    In 2023, Africa recorded the highest rates of intimate partner and family-related femicide, followed by the Americas and then by Oceania. In Europe and the Americas, most women killed in the domestic sphere (64 per cent and 58 per cent, respectively) were victims of intimate partners, while elsewhere, family members were the primary perpetrators.

    “Violence against women and girls is not inevitable—it is preventable. We need robust legislation, improved data collection, greater government accountability, a zero-tolerance culture, and increased funding for women’s rights organizations and institutional bodies. As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 2025, it is time for world leaders to UNiTE and act with urgency, recommit, and channel the resources needed to end this crisis once and for all”, highlighted UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous.

    “The new femicide report highlights the urgent need for strong criminal justice systems that hold perpetrators accountable, while ensuring adequate support for survivors, including access to safe and transparent reporting mechanisms,” said Ghada Waly, Executive Director of UNODC. “At the same time, we must confront and dismantle the gender biases, power imbalances, and harmful norms that perpetuate violence against women. As this year’s 16 Days of Activism Campaign begins, we must act now to protect women’s lives.”

    The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action in 2025, coupled with the fast-approaching five-year deadline to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, presents a critical opportunity to rally all stakeholders to take decisive and urgent action for women’s rights and gender equality. This includes ending impunity and preventing all forms of violence against women and girls.

  • SAD! Fear engulfs Abuja as woman, her kids burnt to ashes

    SAD! Fear engulfs Abuja as woman, her kids burnt to ashes

    A terrific accident has claimed the lives of a middle-aged woman and her two children after the bus they were traveling in caught fire near Manderegi village, along the Abuja-Lokoja highway.

    The incident, which occurred on an 18-seater commuter bus with registration number BGT 996 LG, left 12 other passengers with severe burns.

    The bus was reportedly en route to Kogi State when it suddenly burst into flames.

    Eyewitnesses reported that the victims were trapped inside the vehicle and burnt beyond recognition.

    Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) later evacuated the remains of the deceased and transported the injured to a hospital in Abaji for treatment.

    Confirming the incident, the FCT Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr. Muta’ah Chorrie, attributed the tragedy to the driver’s negligence.

    According to Chorrie, the driver had stored a jerrican filled with fuel in the bus alongside passengers, which likely contributed to the fire.

    He said, “Let me tell you, this is what we have been saying that there is danger in carrying extra fuel with passengers while traveling. We have been sensitizing motorists on this but some defiant drivers still carry them.’’

  • SAD! Son of ex-NIA DG dies few hours after his father’s death

    SAD! Son of ex-NIA DG dies few hours after his father’s death

    In it’s indeed double tragedy for the Zakaris as Mubarak Zakari, the youngest son of the late former National Intelligence Agency Director-General, Ambassador Ibrahim Zakari is dead.

    He passed away on Sunday evening, just hours after his father’s death.

    Mubarak, aged 34, reportedly succumbed to the shock and heartbreak following his father’s passing.

    His death has added to the overwhelming grief already felt by the family and their sympathizers.

    Ambassador Zakari, who died at the age of 81 in Abuja, was a prominent figure in Nigeria’s intelligence community and diplomatic circles.

    He served as the Director-General of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA) between 1995 and 1998 and held key positions in Nigeria’s foreign affairs and anti-terrorism efforts.

    His funeral in Katsina was attended by notable dignitaries, including the Katsina State Governor and the Emir of Katsina.

    Despite being in good health during the journey to his father’s burial in Katsina, Mubarak, who shared a close relationship with his father, reportedly found the emotional toll of the loss too much to bear.

    His sudden death shortly after the burial has shocked those who knew the family.

    Funeral prayers for Mubarak were held on Monday at the family residence in Katsina, as the community continues to offer their condolences to the Zakari family in the face of this profound double tragedy.

  • SAD! Two more corpses found from Port Harcourt helicopter crash – NSB

    SAD! Two more corpses found from Port Harcourt helicopter crash – NSB

    The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that two more bodies have been recovered from the Sikorsky S-76 helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

    Three were confirmed dead following the crash on Thursday. Eight persons (six passengers and two crew members) were on board the aircraft when the incident happened.

    Barely a day after the crash, the NSIB said more bodies have been recovered while three more persons remain unaccounted for.

    “We have recovered two more bodies, making it a total of five. There are three more down there that hopefully will be recovered today,” NSIB Director General, Alex Badeh, said on Friday’s edition of Channels Television’s breakfast show Sunrise Daily.

    When asked if there are chances that none of those on board the aircraft survived the crash, Badeh said, “Unfortunately. this time, that is the working theory”.

    According to him, investigators are on their way to the scene of the accident, saying it would take days for the wreckage of the aircraft to be recovered.

    He said, “The priority is to recover the rest of the bodies there” but there is a “chance” that some persons onboard the aircraft might be alive.

    “Human beings are resilient. As long as they have their life support devices, there is a chance we might find survivors there,” Badeh said.

    The helicopter, with registration 5N-BQG, operated by Eastwind Aviation, crashed one kilometre away from its destination. It was engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

    It crashed around 11:22 am along the waterways in the Rivers State capital after taking off from the Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) to the FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN oil rig.

    The cause of the incident is unclear as of now but Badeh said “there was so light and moderate rain on their arrival and there was an overcast. We would look into that. That might have a chance or a role to play.

    “Other than that, I can’t really say until we recover the flight recorder and speak to more witnesses there.”

  • SAD! Cult related war claims 11 Lives in Anambra.

    SAD! Cult related war claims 11 Lives in Anambra.

    Cult war claimed eight lives late afternoon today(Sunday) as a group of suspected armed cultists engaged each other in a supremacy gun battle at Nibo, Awka South Council of Anambra state.

    It was yet to be ascertained what triggered the tragedy as at the time of filing the report.

    Most eye witnesses who managed to talk to journalists claimed they were still traumatized by the brazen indiscriminate target shootings and killings.

    Nibo, a suburb of the capital city of Awka, according to a witness who declined to give his name, was said to be celebrating an annual Onwa Asaa festival, a time meant for joy and unity for Nibo indigenes, friends and well-wishers.

    The armed men reportedly stormed eating joint scene of the shootings in a black Lexus sports utility vehicle.

    Jumping out in a commando style they instantly opened fire all over in multiple directions, killing many people in the vicinity instantly.

    The witness described what he saw -“It was like a war zone..

    “The gunmen came out from their vehicle, shooting everywhere. People were running in all directions for their lives, screaming and crying.

    “It was indeed chaotic.”

    “The festivals, meant to bring people together, have been marred by violence and bloodshed.

    “We are devastated. How can someone do this to us during our celebration? It’s heartbreaking,” said a resident.

    The community is demanding justice for the victims and their families.

    “We urge the government to take immediate action,” said a community leader, adding, “We cannot continue to live in fear. We need peace and security.”

    The police and other security agencies have been deployed to the area to investigate the incident.

    Reacting to the incident, the state police command said it was a cult-related clash.

    The police reaction contained in a statement by the command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, reads:

    SUSPECTED CULT-RELATED CLASH IN NIBO: CP ITAM ORDERS DEPLOYMENT OF ADDITIONAL OPERATIVES IN THE AREA

    A press statement from the State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga while reassuring citizens of their protection called on witnesses to volunteer information for necessary action

    The statement read in part, “the Command is aware of a suspected cult-related clash today 20/10/2024 in Nibo, Awka South LG and the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam have ordered immediate deployment of additional operatives to the area for necessary action.

    “Preliminary reports of the incidents are still sketchy as the Command calls on the witnesses of this incident to volunteer information that will help to identify the perpetrators for possible arrest.

    “Be assured that information sent in this regard shall be treated with utmost confidentiality.

    “You can call the Command Control Room at *07039194332* or the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) at *08039334002*

    While the ugly incident at Nibo claimed eight lives, said to be a clash of rival cult groups three others were also killed in Nodu Village of Okpuno community, another surburb of the northern border of Awka, on Sunday also.