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Just In: Banky W’s Lekki home gutted by fire
Fire has destroyed a property located along Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1 occupied by singer Banky W, Punch reports. According to the news platform, a neighbour confirmed that the fire…
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Xenophobia: How I lost N240m – South-African based Nigerian
by Azeez Adeniyi Simon Adeoye, a 42-year-old South Africa-based Nigerian automobile mechanic on Tuesday narrated how he lost N240.6m (R10m) to the xenophobic attacks on Saturday. While speaking on the…
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Fire engulf parts of Makoko in Lagos (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana Some parts of Makoko, a slum in Lagos on Sunday was engulfed by fire. The cause of the fire which is yet unknown destroyed houses and properties…
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Fire razes Lagos plastic company (PHOTOS)
by Dolapo Adelana Emergency agencies Sunday quelled a fire outbreak at Rida National Plastic in Lagos. The cause of the fire which started at about 10am is unknown. Fire fighters…
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Just In: Fire engulfs popular Balogun market
The popular Lagos Balogun market on Wednesday caught fire. The incident reportedly happened early morning when the traders were getting set to resume trading. It was learnt that no casualty…
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BREAKING: Yola market in flames
The Jimeta market in Yola, capital of Adamawa State is currently on fire, Premium Times reports. The fire reportedly started at about 7pm when all the traders had left. Officials…
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Fire destroys NNPC depot in Suleja
An NNPC depot in Suleja went in flames early Sunday morning, Niger State Fire Service has confirmed. Mohammad Kwale, the officer in charge of the service in Suleja said the…
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No life lost in Nigerian Breweries fire
The fire that hit multinational company, Nigerian Breweries on Christmas morning took no casualties. In a tweet by the company, it said only empty bottles and crates were affected in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Multinational on fire in Lagos (WATCH)
Tragedy hit Lagos on Christmas morning as a multinational company is currently on fire. The fire started at about 5.45 am this morning according to eye witness reports. YNaija reports…
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The Thread: After the fire, YABATECH school authority has done nothing for the affected students
Last month, there was a fire at the Bakassi hostel in Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH). That fire, according to eyewitnesses, could have been put out by the Fire service…
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The Thread: “We do not have fire extinguishers in the hostels…” | An eye witness account of Yaba Tech fire
Early this morning, we brought you a report of the fire outbreak at Yaba College of Technology. YNaija spoke to an eyewitness, Uche, who tweets @UcheIsClown, and this is what…
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BREAKING: Fire engulfs female hostel at Yaba Tech (PHOTOS)
One of the female hostels in Yaba College of Technology in Lagos has been engulfed by fire. According to The News Agency of Nigeria, the fire which engulfed 'Bakassi building' has raged…
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Man set ablaze at PDP chairmanship primaries in Abia
The Abia Command of the Police said one person was killed during Wednesday’s chairmanship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Spokesman for the Command, Ogbonnaya Nta, who…
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Fire outbreak kills twins in Ogun
Two children, Taiye and Kehinde Oluwasegun were burnt to death in a fire outbreak in Gaun, in the Magboro area of Ogun State on Tuesday. It was learnt that fire…
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 catches fire on airplane
A passenger’s replaced Galaxy Note 7 caught fire prior to the takeoff of a US flight, leading to the evacuation of the passengers. Samsung had received complaints of exploding batteries…
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Petrol tanker, several vehicles on fire along Abuja-Kaduna expressway (WATCH)
A petrol tanker and several vehicles are currently on fire along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. In a video shared by @Securityalertng on Twitter the location of the fire is 56 kilometres…
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Man sets wife and daughter ablaze over property
A man who killed his wife and daughter by setting them ablaze is currently on the run. The deceased, a 43-year-old teacher, Gbemisola Edward, and her 11-year-old daughter, Dolapo, were…
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Texas hot air balloon crash claims 16 lives
Sixteen people are feared dead on Saturday after a hot air balloon caught fire and crashed in Central Texas, officials said. Officials report there are no survivors. Caldwell County Sheriff…
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Fire guts UCH’s accident and emergency ward
The Accident and Emergency Ward of the University College Hospital, Ibadan was gutted by fire on Tuesday, the PUNCH reports. The inferno destroyed some parts of the multi-million Naira building…
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How candle fire killed 2 sisters in Lagos
Two siblings were killed in the Ipaja area of Lagos State in a fire incident suspected to have been caused by a candle. According to PUNCH Metro the sisters – five-year-old Rokibat,…
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Oyinbo Madness: Man accidentally burns crotch while lighting cigarette with alcohol
In the footage of a fiery incident that has gone viral, a man from China appears to be showing off with a glass of flaming alcohol when he inadvertently doused…
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Why Kano youth burned down legislators’ homes
The youths of Gaya Local Government, Kano state, who say they tired of being lied to by their elected constituency representatives went on rampage to deal with their erring politicians.…
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Again, mysterious fire destroys Kano market
A Tuesday midnight fire has burnt down popular Kurmi market in Kano city, laying to waste properties worth millions of Naira. The fire is said to have stated around 11:45…
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Chevron acknowledges ‘fire incident’ at Escravos plant
Chevron Nigeria Limited has acknowledged the fire incident that rocked a container storage facility at its Escravos Gas to Liquid (EGTL) location in Warri, Delta state. The fire incident, which…
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13 hours after outbreak, firefighters ‘quench’ Kano market inferno
In the wee hours of Friday, an inferno gutted Gwarzo Market in the Gwarzo Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano state. As the fire raged on, properties worth millions of…
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Saraki donates N5 million to victims of Kano fire
In a show of good faith, Senate President Bukola Saraki has given N5 million to the victims of the fire which recently raged at Sabon Gari market in Kano state.…
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BREAKING: Explosion rocks CBN Calabar
A gas explosion rocked a section of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office in Calabar, Cross River state on Friday morning. The CBN spokesman, Isaac Okorafor, who confirmed the…
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Panti Police barracks on fire (PHOTOS)
The barracks of the Police divisional headquarters (Panti) in Yaba, Lagos, is currently on fire. The cause of the fire outbreak, which has affected some buildings within the barracks, is…
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‘Ali Modu Sheriff wants to set Nigeria, PDP on fire’ – Fani-Kayode
The controversy emanating from the appointment of former Borno state governor, Ali Modu Sheriff as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, has taken a new dimension. Former Minister of Aviation,…
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Commercial bus (Danfo) goes up in flames in Apongbon, Lagos (PHOTOS)
A commercial bus went up in flames on Eko bridge- around the Apongbon area of Lagos on Thursday, February 18. The inferno immediately led to a traffic jam- which created…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy