The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has conveyed profound grief following the devastating blaze that consumed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on September 16, 2025. The fire tragically resulted in numerous fatalities, including personnel from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and other organizations. In a statement released on Thursday, Samuel Adeyemi Olumode, the...
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Tragedy at Afriland Towers: FFS Offers Support to Victims and Launches Urgent Building Safety Task Force
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has conveyed profound grief following the devastating blaze that consumed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on September 16,...
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Tragic Update: 6 More Lives Lost in Afriland Towers Fire
The death count from the devastating fire at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, has risen to 10, following the confirmation that six employees...
The death count from the devastating fire at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, has risen to 10, following the confirmation that six employees of United Capital Plc lost their lives in the blaze. According to reports, the six-story commercial building was engulfed in flames on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, after a fire ignited... -
Governor Okpebholo Heroically Saves Edo Indigene Allegedly Poisoned in Burkina Faso
Through the Edo State Migration Agency, Governor Monday Okpebholo successfully orchestrated the rescue of Godstime Uwoghiren, who had been reportedly poisoned while in Burkina Faso....
Through the Edo State Migration Agency, Governor Monday Okpebholo successfully orchestrated the rescue of Godstime Uwoghiren, who had been reportedly poisoned while in Burkina Faso. Godstime’s health had been deteriorating after allegedly being poisoned by acquaintances in Burkina Faso, where he had been residing. Following a report from the Nigerian Embassy, Governor Okpebholo took swift... -
Elumelu Abruptly Ends US Trip After Tragic Death of UBA Staff in Lagos Afriland Towers Fire
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Afriland Properties Plc, has conveyed profound grief following the tragic fire at Afriland Towers...
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Afriland Properties Plc, has conveyed profound grief following the tragic fire at Afriland Towers in Victoria Island, Lagos, which resulted in the loss of several staff members on Tuesday. In a heartfelt message personally addressed to employees, Elumelu described the event as heartbreaking and... -
Heroic Rescue: 7 Victims Saved from Devastating Auto Crash Scene in Oyo
The Oyo State Fire Service Agency successfully rescued seven men involved in a collision between two petrol tankers in the Arinkinkin area of Ogbomoso. Dr....
The Oyo State Fire Service Agency successfully rescued seven men involved in a collision between two petrol tankers in the Arinkinkin area of Ogbomoso. Dr. Moroof Akinwande, Special Adviser on Fire Reform and Chairman of the Fire Services Agency, confirmed that the victims sustained minor injuries and were promptly transported to Bowen Teaching Hospital by... -
Reps Demand Immediate Answers as Shocking Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment Sparks Urgent Ministerial Summons
The House Committee on Land Transport has formally summoned the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, to clarify the circumstances surrounding the recent derailment of the...
The House Committee on Land Transport has formally summoned the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, to clarify the circumstances surrounding the recent derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train. The accident, which took place on August 25, left at least six passengers injured. After the minister failed to respond to an earlier invitation concerning the incident, the... -
EDITORIAL: Taking Action Now to Stop Another Deadly Flooding Crisis!
EDITORIAL: Strategies to Prevent Future Deadly Flooding in Nigeria Understanding the Root Causes of Flood Disasters The catastrophic flooding that struck Mokwa in June was...
EDITORIAL: Strategies to Prevent Future Deadly Flooding in Nigeria Understanding the Root Causes of Flood Disasters The catastrophic flooding that struck Mokwa in June was largely a consequence of widespread neglect of environmental safeguards and the failure to comply with established safety measures. Such disasters are not isolated incidents but rather symptoms of systemic issues... -
Fiery Petrol Tanker Explosion Ravages Lagos, Destroys 4 Trucks in Blaze
Major Fire Erupts After Petrol Tanker Overturns in Lagos On Sunday, a fully loaded tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol,...
Major Fire Erupts After Petrol Tanker Overturns in Lagos On Sunday, a fully loaded tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, overturned while en route through Lagos, instantly igniting a fierce blaze. Incident Overview and Cause According to Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic... -
Governor Okpebholo Heroically Rescues Accident Victims on Benin-Auchi Road
Governor Monday Okpebholo Takes Immediate Action in Benin-Auchi Road Crash In a remarkable display of leadership and compassion, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State personally...
Governor Monday Okpebholo Takes Immediate Action in Benin-Auchi Road Crash In a remarkable display of leadership and compassion, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State personally intervened to aid victims involved in a severe traffic collision on the Benin-Auchi Road, shortly after the bypass, this past Saturday. Swift Response to a Devastating Accident The incident, which...
