The Lagos State Police Command stated on Saturday that the autopsy performed on the body of Ifeanyi Adeleke, the son of Davido and his fiancee Chioma Rowland, confirmed that he drowned. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development. Hundeyin said, “Autopsy has been concluded. It confirms the boy (Ifeanyi) drowned.” It... Read More

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September 5, 2016

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Just In: 4 soldiers missing in boat mishap

Four soldiers of the Nigerian Army are currently missing due to a boat mishap on Monday in Bayelsa state, The Leadership reports. The soldiers who are part of the Military Operation known as Operation Crocodile Smile are believed to have drowned when their boat had an accident along the Brass Water Front in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The incident which... Read More

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June 6, 2016

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How 2 Covenant University graduates drowned in Elegushi beach

Two ladies, Sola Ogunmefun and Funmi Odusina went to the beach on Sunday, June 5th like everyone else to celebrate their friend’s birthday. While at the beach, they resorted to taking pictures but unbeknownst to them, a huge tide was approaching. The tide swept them away into the ocean only to bring back their lifeless bodies.... Read More

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January 30, 2015

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How bus passenger died after jumping into the Lagos lagoon

by Temitope Onitiju A man has died after throwing himself into the Lagoon from the top of the Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday, January 29. The man, identified as Okechukwu Ezeigbo, was in a commercial bus heading towards Obalende, on the Lagos Island area of Lagos when he suddenly asked the driver of the bus to stop. After... Read More

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January 30, 2015

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Bodies of 2 students found floating in River Osun

by Temitope Onitiju Corpses of two students of Ifeolu Secondary School, Osogbo, were found floating on River Osun by a woman who had gone to fetch water, on Thursday, January 29. The pupils, Samson Obasanjo and another, simply identified as Kabiru, were students of Junior Secondary School 2, in the school located in the Ijetu... Read More

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December 30, 2014

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Tragedy: 2 teenagers drown at a Christmas party in Osun

by Temitope Onitiju Two teenagers reportedly drowned in the swimming pool of an hotel during a Christmas party, in Osogbo, Osun. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 23, when the teenage group from a Christ Apostolic Church in Ile Ife organised a picnic for members as part of activities marking the Christmas celebrations. The... Read More

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December 22, 2014

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Spiritual bath: 2 brothers drown during cleansing

by Temitope Onitiju Two brothers have drowned after bathing in a river, in Ogombo area of Ajah. The deceased, 23-year-old Abiodun and 20-year-old Ayinde Oniru, and one of their step-brothers were reportedly taken to the church by their father and step-mother on Thursday, December 18, for spiritual cleansing. However, after three days, they were supposedly advised... Read More

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September 25, 2014

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“I didn’t do it” || Asamoah Gyan denies involvement in the drowning of Ghanaian rapper and girlfriend

by Azubuike Azikiwe Months after the death of Ghanaian rapper, Castor, Asamoah Gyan, who was a witness to the drowning which claimed the life of Castro and his girlfriend, has released a statement denying his involvement in the murder of Ghanaian rapper Castro, real name, Theophilus Tagoe. Castro, a close friend of Gyan, went missing... Read More

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August 7, 2014

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How 22-year-old man drowned in Third Mainland Bridge lagoon, abandoned by friends

by Kolapo Olapoju Sule Jimoh, a 22-year-old man, has drowned in the Lagoon River on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, after a picnic outing with his friends on Sunday, 3 August. His friends and witnesses of the incident, Seun Atoyede, Habeeb Balogun and Adewale Adigun, initially attempted to run away from the scene of... Read More

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June 4, 2014

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Terrifying moment a woman jumps into the river to save her drowning baby strapped in a pram (See photos)

by Zara Mustapha The dramatic photo shows the moment a terrified mother and some brave passers-by jumped into a river to save a helpless child who was drowning after her pram accidentally fell into the water. The baby girl, about a year oldwas strapped into the stroller which rolled into the water, her mother... Read More

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October 17, 2013

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Touching? Or just weird? Blind Chicken gets saved by owner after almost drowning (PHOTO)

Roberta Ropa (left) performed CPR to revive Chooky Wooky (center, with feathers), a favorite pet of her daughter, Rayna (right). This blind chicken is clucking lucky to be alive after almost drowning in a swimming pool. Chooky Wooky’s lifeless feathery body was fished out of the water at her Sydney home after... Read More

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September 25, 2013

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“I was travelling to our queen’s kingdom,” says woman rescued from drowning in Anambra

by ‘Jola Sotubo Luck shone on a woman in Anambra State yesterday after she was rescued from drowning by good samaritans. The woman, identified as Peace Nnabuife, had visited the Ezu River in Awka, the state capital, with the intention of making a “spiritual journey” but as she stepped in, she lost her footing and... Read More

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September 13, 2012

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Tragedy: Ten teenage girls drown in Taraba

by Stanley Azuakola Just 24 hours after the Red Cross announced that since July, at least 137 people have died from flood-related causes in Nigeria, tragedy struck again when ten teenage girls were drowned in the Karim River in Taraba State. The Karim River is fed by River Benue, and the water level of River... Read More

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Autopsy confirms that Davido’s son Ifeanyi drowned, Cook and Driver still detained

Just In: 4 soldiers missing in boat mishap

How 2 Covenant University graduates drowned in Elegushi beach

How bus passenger died after jumping into the Lagos lagoon

Bodies of 2 students found floating in River Osun

Tragedy: 2 teenagers drown at a Christmas party in Osun

Spiritual bath: 2 brothers drown during cleansing

“I didn’t do it” || Asamoah Gyan denies involvement in the drowning of Ghanaian rapper and girlfriend

How 22-year-old man drowned in Third Mainland Bridge lagoon, abandoned by friends

Terrifying moment a woman jumps into the river to save her drowning baby strapped in a pram (See photos)

Touching? Or just weird? Blind Chicken gets saved by owner after almost drowning (PHOTO)

“I was travelling to our queen’s kingdom,” says woman rescued from drowning in Anambra

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