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At least 38 people suffered burns of varying degrees due to a gas explosion in Calabar, Cross River, on Saturday. Spokesperson for the state police command. But on Sunday, Eitokpah told reporters that there were no casualties in the explosion that destroyed a gas station and residential buildings in the city. Eitokpah said the victims had been taken to the …

The New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) is demanding speedy enforcement of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court order against the Agbo Major-led National Working Committee (NWC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Bello Kawu of the FCT High Court on Tuesday ordered INEC to immediately recognize the Major-led NNPP NWC. In a statement issued on Saturday in …

Popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has urged the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to arrest fellow content creator Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, popularly known as Shank Comics, following a recent car accident during a live stream. Shank Comics was seen in a viral video driving a Mercedes-Benz at high speed on a highway …

At least one person was killed and two others injured in a gas tanker explosion in the Sangotedo area of ​​Ajah, Lagos State, on Saturday. Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement in Ikeja. He said: “The agency’s emergency response team, known as Team Shark, immediately arrived at the …

Premier League and Bundesliga clubs are chasing Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, who will make his debut for the Super Eagles later this month.. Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham are interested in London-born Fernandez. According Voetbal PrimeurBorussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are the main contenders to sign Emmanuel Fernández for the Bundesliga. The 24-year-old has a three-year contract at Ibrox and …

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has confirmed the arrest of one of its staff over the death of a corps member serving in Abeokuta South, Miss Victoria Ariyo In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs Caroline Embu, described the incident as a tragedy and deeply disturbing to the nation. He …

A leading ombudsman organisation, Prayer & Support for The Nigerian Armed Forces & Other Security Agencies, has reaffirmed its confidence in the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, expressing optimism about ongoing efforts to strengthen professionalism and accountability within the Nigerian Police Force. The leader of the group, Ambassador Mary Abayomi Fatile, made this known during a courtesy visit to …

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has raised the alarm over rapid deforestation in the country, revealing that Nigeria has lost nearly 90% of its forest cover over the past three decades. The warning was made in a statement issued in Lagos to mark the International Day of Forests celebrated globally on March 21. According to the foundation’s director of communications, …

Parts of England enjoyed stunning views of the Northern Lights overnight – and more are expected on Saturday. The natural light show, known as aurora borealisis one of “nature’s most spectacular displays”, according to the Met Office. Images from Friday evening showed waves of mostly green and purple light in Bamburgh in Northumberland in the UK, as well as in …

Denmark sent troops and explosives to Greenland in January so the country could blow up the runway in the event of a US invasion, the country’s public broadcaster said. Landing pads in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq could be targeted to prevent US military aircraft from landing troops and equipment if President Trump does so. followed up with threats to attack, DR …