A fire outbreak occurred at Ikotun Market in Lagos on New Year Day, allegedly sparked by firecrackers, around 12:05 am on January 1, 2026. Eyewitnesses said the blaze started in the early hours as traders and residents celebrated the arrival of the new year, sending shoppers and stall owners into panic. Flames reportedly spread quickly […]
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The Lagos State Government has confirmed that the death toll from the fire outbreak at the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance, GNI, House on Lagos Island has risen to six. The update came after the recovery of an additional body from the rubble on the eighth day of continuous search and rescue operations at the location.
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Abia South Senator,Enyinnaya Abaribe, has officially parted ways with the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, marking a new phase in his political journey. Abaribe made this known on Wednesday in Enugu, shortly after the former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, formally
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Road accidents continue to be a frequent and deadly threat on Nigerian highways, claiming numerous lives each year. Yet, some public figures have narrowly avoided tragedy, walking away from near-fatal crashes with their lives intact. From world-class athletes to renowned musicians and gospel ministers, these celebrities’ close encounters serve as a stark reminder of the
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President Donald Trump has said the US carried out a “powerful and deadly strike” against the Islamic State (IS) group in north-western Nigeria. The US president described IS as “ terrorist scum”, accusing the group of “targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians”. Trump said the US military “executed numerous perfect strikes”, while the US
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Meanwhile, preliminary findings allegedly revealed that 13 AK-47 rifles and more than 2000 rounds of ammunition could not be accounted for. A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) attached to the Mobile Police Force, Mopol 12, in Niger State has died while under investigation over alleged involvement in the diversion of arms and ammunition to bandits
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The English Football League has published the draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals, confirming that Manchester City will take on defending champions Newcastle United. Meanwhile, Chelsea will wait to find out their opponents following the Arsenal-Crystal Palace quarter-final. The draw, announced late on Wednesday night via the EFL website, came after Manchester City’s 2–0 win
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“Radical Islam is responsible for the mass slaughter of THOUSANDS of Christians in Nigeria and around the world.” “Radical Islam is responsible for the mass slaughter of THOUSANDS of Christians in Nigeria and around the world.” “This dangerous ideology has NO place in America,” she wrote on X. Her remarks come as pressure continues
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The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that it has begun an investigation into DR Congo’s use of ineligible players during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, a move that could reopen Nigeria’s route to the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Wizopa reports. DR Congo knocked Nigeria out of the African play-offs in November
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The United States congressional delegation, led by Congressman Riley Moore, has wrapped up its fact-finding visit to Nigeria over alleged genocide and is expected to brief President Donald Trump before the month ends. The team, consisting of five members of Congress, arrived on Sunday and visited Internally Displaced Persons, survivors of terrorist attacks, Christian communities,
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