Tag: Death
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Panel Seeks Two-Week Extension in Probe of 37 Miners’ Deaths
By George Omagbemi The Federal Government’s independent committee investigating the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) custody in Minna, Niger State, has received a two-week extension to complete its investigation. The committee, chaired by retired DSS Deputy Director-General Jonathan Kure, was originally expected to submit its…
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20 Killed as Multi-Vehicle Crash Rocks Plateau Highway
By George Omagbemi At least 20 people have been killed in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Hawan Kibo–Jos route in Plateau State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. The crash occurred at about 3:32pm on Friday, October 2, after Sopp Water Falls, according to FRSC Corps Public Education Officer Osondu Ohaeri. FRSC said…
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THE LAST JEDl: The Scent of Death in Odigbo
By Olumide Akinrinlola While early health reports focus heavily on contamination and toxic chemical additives, an objective look at the herbal crisis in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State where 49 individuals died and 170 were affected after consuming a popular herbal drink known as “Jedi”, reveals a more troubling societal shift: the widespread,…
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“We Are All Guests In This World” — Shehu Sani Reflects on Life, Death and Wealth
By Paul Joseph Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerians to reflect on the fleeting nature of life, wealth and material possessions, saying no one will leave this world with what they spent their lifetime acquiring. Sani made the observation in a reflective message posted on his Facebook page, where he likened human…
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Sowore Alleges Cover-Up Over Mary Habila’s Death, Demands Accountability
By Sunday Ameh Human rights activist and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged a cover-up over the death of a young Nigerian woman, claiming the incident occurred under troubling circumstances at the residence of the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. In a post shared on his verified social media page, Sowore criticised the…
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Atiku Demands Umahi’s Suspension Over Death Of Nurse In Ebonyi Residence
By Paul Joseph Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, pending an independent investigation into the death of 26-year-old nurse Mary Habila. In a statement issued on Thursday, Atiku expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding…
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Angry Woman Burns Boyfriend’s Daughters to Death
By Sunday Ameh Tragedy struck in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State after two young sisters reportedly died from injuries sustained in a fire allegedly set by a woman said to be in a relationship with their father. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday in the Kaffe area of Zaki-Biam, where…
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Tupac’s Family Reportedly Launches Fresh Legal Battle Over His Death
By Paul Joseph The family of late rap icon Tupac Shakur has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles, seeking damages nearly three decades after his killing in 1996. The lawsuit names Duane Davis, also known as “Keefe D,” as the primary defendant. Davis is currently awaiting trial over his alleged role in the…
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Police to Probe Death of Student Found Dead in Owo
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A 20-year-old student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Audi Emmanuel, has been found dead in his off-campus apartment in Owo, Ondo State, in a case suspected to be suicide. 29 April 2026 — The incident occurred along Awolowo Road in Emure-Ile, where neighbours reportedly forced open the door after noticing a strong…
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13-Year-Old Boy Dies While Rescuing His Sister
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A 13-year-old boy has tragically lost his life in Ras Al Khaimah, in the northern United Arab Emirates, after attempting to rescue his younger sister from drowning in a seaside incident that has left the community in deep mourning and renewed concerns over coastal safety for children. The incident occurred on…
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Man Allegedly Kills Mother in Akoko Community
By: Sunday Ameh Tragedy struck in Supare-Akoko, in Akoko South-West Local Government Area, as a middle-aged man identified simply as Ife allegedly killed his mother in a shocking incident that has left residents in disbelief. The victim, said to be a health officer, was reportedly attacked in her residence on Thursday afternoon under circumstances that…
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Popular Kano Cleric Sheikh Sentenced to Death Over Blasphemy
By Paul Joseph A Kano-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasir Kabara, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy, has approached the Court of Appeal seeking permission to be transferred from Abuja back to Kano to aid his appeal process. Kabara, currently held at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, is requesting relocation to the Kurmawa…