A fire broke out at the new wing of the National Assembly on Thursday, resulting in the destruction of several documents and office supplies. In a statement released on Thursday, the National Assembly’s director of information, Emmanuel Agada, said that the fire began in room 227 in the new wing of the House of Representatives... Read More

April 15, 2020

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Not even Dugbe, Ibadan has been spared from market fires, we should all be worried

Fire outbreaks are becoming commonplace across Nigeria. We only just saw reports of a part of the Finance Ministry’s building razing. It even raised eyebrows. However, the Ministry has since cleared all doubts. The severity of these fire outbreaks are against the background of an ill-equipped fire service infrastructure in the country. There have been... Read More

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June 14, 2017

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Over 50 hospitalised as 24-storey building in London goes up in flames

The 24-storey Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West estate in north Kensington continues to burn after the fire brigade was alerted shortly before 1 am Wednesday. The London Ambulance Service has confirmed that 50 have been injured. We have now taken over 50 patients to five hospitals across London following the fire at #GrenfellTower Tower.... Read More

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April 11, 2017

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FAAN begins investigation into cause of fire outbreak

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has started investigating the cause of the fire outbreak which gutted part of its headquarters on Tuesday. Acting General Manager, FAAN Corporate Communications, Herrienta Yakubu, made this known when reacting to the incident in a statement in Lagos. [Read Also: Fire guts FAAN headquarters in Lagos] “There was... Read More

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April 11, 2017

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BREAKING: Fire guts FAAN headquarters in Lagos (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana The headquarters of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN is currently on fire. According to Frank an official of the National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, the Audit unit of FAAN was heavily affected by the fire. Spokesperson of FAAN, Henrietta Yakubu says an official statement about the development is being drafted. As... Read More

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November 23, 2016

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Yaba Tech fire incident: Could it have been averted?

by Usman Alabi The Bakassi student hostel in Yaba College of Technology in Lagos was gutted by fire in the early hours of today. Although there was no casualty, most of the affected students claimed they were not able to salvage any of their belongings. The fire which, according to the students started around 5... Read More

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August 17, 2016

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Fire destroys goods, properties in Lagos

A fire outbreak on Tuesday has led to the damage of goods and properties at Shogbamu Street, New garage-Bariga area of Lagos State. The incident which happened at No 43 Shogbamu Street, was caused by an electrical surge from an electronics shop and quickly spread to other rooms before it was finally put out. The timely... Read More

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May 14, 2015

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Breaking: Fire engulfs the Federal Secretariat in Abuja

by Ranti Joseph Breaking news doing the rounds on social media is that the Federal Secretariat, Abuja is on fire. Reports say the fire started from the section of the complex occupied by the Federal Ministry of Education and fire fighters are battling to save the inferno from spreading to adjourning buildings. According to witnesses, the... Read More

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March 27, 2015

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Ascon Oil reveals cause of yesterday’s Lekki fire outbreak

by Ranti Joseph Ascon filling station at Lekki Phase 1 caught fire on Thursday but was contained by the Swift response of the Fire Team on ground and the Lagos state fire service. The incident saw the destruction of millions of naira worth of property but no life was lost. In a statement signed by... Read More

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March 13, 2015

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Here’s what caused the fire outbreak that killed 12 people in Mile 12 market

by Ranti Joseph Some lives have been lost in yet another market fire outbreak and according to early reports, stored petrol and diesel led to the inferno. No fewer than two people have been confirmed dead and property worth millions of naira lost, after fire gutted Mile 12 Market in the Kosofe area of Lagos at... Read More

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February 24, 2015

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Ebonyi House of Assembly razed to the ground by arsonists

by Azubuike Azikiwe A fire outbreak, which was ignited by unknown arsonists, in the wee hours of Tuesday, February 24, has burnt down the Ebonyi State House of Assembly. According to reports, the fire began in the Accounts department and subsequently spread to the media section of the House of Assembly complex. Several properties and... Read More

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November 12, 2014

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3 children burnt to death after mother locks them inside apartment

by Damilola Jagun On Tuesday, 11 November, after attending a special church programme with her three children, the mother locked them up in the apartment, went out, and a fire started, which consumed all the three kids. The incident reportedly occured in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos state. According to SDK’s blog, the pastor of the... Read More

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November 7, 2014

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Vandals killed in inferno at NNPC Pipeline

by Azubuike Azikiwe Several pipeline vandals were killed in a fire outbreak at a petroleum pipeline belonging to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, at Ijedodo area of Lagos State. Some suspected pipeline vandals at around 6pm on Thursday, were reportedly scooping petroleum product into jerry cans when an argument ensued among them. According to reports, one of them ignited the... Read More

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August 20, 2014

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NFF building in Abuja is on fire [DETAILS]

by Mark Bassey Some offices of the Nigeria Football Federation offices in Wuse Zone 7, Abuja went up in flames this morning. This fire incident comes against the backdrop of the current leadership tussle within the football body, and as the embattled Aminu Maigari-led board is trying to return to work. Although, the cause of the... Read More

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Fire outbreak at the National Assembly destroys office supplies and records

Not even Dugbe, Ibadan has been spared from market fires, we should all be worried

Over 50 hospitalised as 24-storey building in London goes up in flames

FAAN begins investigation into cause of fire outbreak

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Yaba Tech fire incident: Could it have been averted?

Fire destroys goods, properties in Lagos

Breaking: Fire engulfs the Federal Secretariat in Abuja

Ascon Oil reveals cause of yesterday’s Lekki fire outbreak

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Ebonyi House of Assembly razed to the ground by arsonists

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Vandals killed in inferno at NNPC Pipeline

NFF building in Abuja is on fire [DETAILS]

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