by ‘Jola Sotubo Disaster struck in the Iba area of Lagos when a railing, on which 8 children were leaning, collapsed. The children, students of the Ajangbadi High School in Iba Local Council Development Area, were resting on the rusted railing when it gave way causing injury to all 8 of them. The incident occurred... Read More

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Tragic news: 2 people die, others injured in multiple building collapse on Lagos Island

by Oge Okonkwo Two residential buildings, a three storey building and a bungalow, located in the Lagos Island area of Lagos collapsed leaving no fewer that 2 people dead and ten others injured on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. According to sources, the three storey building located at No.15 Alli Street collapsed at night about 11.00pm and fell... Read More

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September 2, 2013

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Poetic justice? Rapist collapses after hearing of victim’s positive HIV status

A rapist who was put behind bars today faces an agonising wait to find out if he has caught HIV from his victim. Richard Thomas, 27, collapsed when police informed him about the woman’s medical status and is still waiting to hear if he has contracted the incurable virus. Thomas, of Leigh in Greater Manchester,... Read More

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August 11, 2013

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Tragedy: One woman killed as truck crushes 6 vehicles in Abuja (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido It was a gory sight yesterday at Biaji Road in Kubwa, Abuja as a heavy-duty truck lost control killing one woman and injuring many others. The truck reportedly rammed into the woman who was said to have been trying to board a commercial motorcycle (popularly known as Okada) killing her on the... Read More

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August 10, 2013

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Are you doing it right? 5 common mistakes you make while running

by Zeenia Baria Do you swing your arms wildly when you run/ jog? Over-swinging your arms can cause you back pain when you run. These movements in the long term can contribute to stress on your back. Here are some running mistakes you probably didn’t know you make When you run, it’s obvious that you can’t see yourself. Unless, of course, you’re running... Read More

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August 3, 2013

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Tragic: 4 children die in Jigawa building collapse

by Isi Esene Four children reportedly died yesterday in Danzomo village of Sule-Tankarkar Local Government Area of Jigawa State when a building collapsed during a heavy downpour. The children were identified as Abdullahi Abdu (6), Bashir Abdullahi (3), Maimuna Mansur (4) and Kabiru Yasir (6). Witnesses say the house which was built with mud collapsed around 8pm shortly... Read More

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July 21, 2013

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Sad: Girl, 15, collapsed and died of heart attack ‘after taking ecstasy’

‘Drugs victim’: Martha Fernback, 15, pictured here with her rabbit Bluebell, died after apparently taking ecstasy A 15-year-old girl collapsed and died from a heart attack in a park after apparently taking ecstasy. Martha Fernback suddenly fell ill in a park in Oxford after taking what she believed was the Class A drug, police said... Read More

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July 20, 2013

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Heartbreaking: How my wife died on her birthday with our last child – Collapsed building victim

Thursday, July 12, 2013 was Kafila Oyeniyi’s birthday. She did not celebrate much, just an intimate period with her husband, Atanda, who had promised her a surprise package later that week. As they slept in their apartment at 29, Oloto Street, Ebute Meta, Lagos that night, Atanda told his wife of seven years that by... Read More

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July 12, 2013

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Tragic: Couple, baby, others feared dead in Lagos building collapse

At least eight people were killed early Thursday while about 10 others were severely injured when a building collapsed in Ebute-Meta area of Lagos State. The dead included a pregnant woman identified simply as Bukola and her husband as well as an 18-month-old-boy who was fast asleep when the incident happened. Incidentally one of the... Read More

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June 29, 2013

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Angry mob blocks hospital ward with coffin in Lagos (PHOTO)

There was pandemonium at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Idi-Araba, Lagos, on Monday June 24, 2013, following a breakdown of law and order at the Federal health institution’s Accident and Emergency (A & E) ward in the outpatient’s department. The mid-morning incident, which shattered the peaceful atmosphere, brought activities at the A & E... Read More

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June 11, 2013

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Building collapses, kills 3 children in Sokoto

A building has collapsed, killing three children of same parents in Adarawa area of Dange town in Sokoto State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the structure caved in as a result of wind and rainstorm that occurred in the early hours of Sunday. The victims of the disaster are: Zahara’u, Yusuf and Zainab Abu-Malam , aged 15, 9 and 7... Read More

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November 23, 2012

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Tragic Thursday: How the building collapsed on us – Mother of dead sisters

by Akan Ido There are conflicting reports over the circumstances leading to the building collapse which happened early Thursday morning at Flat 6, Block M20 of Jakande Estate, Oke-Afa, Isolo in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. Neighbours say the occupant of the collapsed building, Adebisi Coker, was forewarned of the impending disaster... Read More

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November 7, 2012

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TICKER: Tragedy: Accra shopping complex collapses with 200 trapped inside, president suspends campaign

A multi-storey department store has collapsed in Ghana’s capital, Accra, with many people believed to be trapped inside. Rescue efforts are under way, with reports that least three people have been killed. The BBC’s Sammy Darko, who is at the scene of the Melcom store collapse, says he has seen one person rescued. Ghana’s... Read More

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August 8, 2012

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Abuja building collapses killing three people and injuring nine

by Isi Esene An uncompleted building in Dutse Alhaji, an Abuja suburb, collapsed today killing three people and injuring nine others. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the National Emergency Management Agency’s (NEMA) head of Public Relations, Mr. Yushau Shuaib, confirmed the incident and adding that five injured people have been taken to... Read More

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August 2, 2012

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60-year-old, 4 others escape collapsed building in Lagos

by Isi Esene A three-storey building under reconstruction at #3 Anikantamo Street, Adeniji Adele, Lagos Island, caved in Thursday afternoon. Five people escaped the collapse but a 60-year-old woman is said to have been critically injured. The building was said to have showed signs of impending collapse but nothing concrete was done to prevent a... Read More

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June 4, 2012

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Hospital under construction by Gov Oshiomhole collapses in Benin, workers trapped

Tragedy struck in Benin, the Edo State capital today Monday, June4, as a building being constructed by the State government collapsed leaving some labourers and construction workers trapped underneath. So far six workers have been rescued but many more remain trapped. The Central hospital, which is being built on Sapele Road in Benin-City is frequently... Read More

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Sad: 8 students injured as school railings give way in Lagos

Tragic news: 2 people die, others injured in multiple building collapse on Lagos Island

Poetic justice? Rapist collapses after hearing of victim’s positive HIV status

Tragedy: One woman killed as truck crushes 6 vehicles in Abuja (PHOTOS)

Are you doing it right? 5 common mistakes you make while running

Tragic: 4 children die in Jigawa building collapse

Sad: Girl, 15, collapsed and died of heart attack ‘after taking ecstasy’

Heartbreaking: How my wife died on her birthday with our last child – Collapsed building victim

Tragic: Couple, baby, others feared dead in Lagos building collapse

Angry mob blocks hospital ward with coffin in Lagos (PHOTO)

Building collapses, kills 3 children in Sokoto

Tragic Thursday: How the building collapsed on us – Mother of dead sisters

TICKER: Tragedy: Accra shopping complex collapses with 200 trapped inside, president suspends campaign

Abuja building collapses killing three people and injuring nine

60-year-old, 4 others escape collapsed building in Lagos

Hospital under construction by Gov Oshiomhole collapses in Benin, workers trapped

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