tragedy

January 26, 2023

Tragedy as Nigerian Air Force accidentally bombs 100 civilians; Northerners conspiring for Shettima to replace Tinubu as president – Naja’atu Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Tragedy as Nigerian Air Force accidentally bombs 100 civilians A recent report by the People’s Gazette has revealed that the Nigerian Air Force launched yet another erroneous operation that resulted in a large number of civilian casualties. Tuesday... Read More

October 6, 2017

The Thread: This is one of the most tragic marriage stories ever

The patriarchal nature of the Nigerian environment makes marriage touch-and-go. This means there are almost always tales of woe, particularly from the female folk. From the ever-giving stables of Twitter, here’s another unfortunate marriage story that will make your hair stand on end. See below: https://twitter.com/KelvinOdanz/status/915616623981219840 Gbam!

culture, Igbo husbands, Marriage, The Thread, tragedy

Civil servants enriching themselves is a monumental tragedy – Osinbajo

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said it is a tragedy when civil servants used the opportunity of the position they hold for self enrichment. Osinbajo spoke at the inaugural Quarterly Civil Service Lecture Series with the theme, “Civil Service in a Change Environment: The Change is Now”, held at the old Banquet... Read More

Civil seevants, corruption, tragedy, Yemi Osinbajo

January 18, 2017

IDPs bombing: Armed Forces will ensure it doesn’t occur again – Kyari

Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said Tuesday’s military air strike in Rann was very unfortunate. Speaking at the Borno Government House, Maiduguri as head of the presidential delegation Kyari said Mr. President “deeply regrets the incident. “This is a very unfortunate accident. The President and Commander-in-Chief is very distressed about... Read More

Abba Kyari, IDPs, President Muhammadu Buhari, Rann, tragedy

November 2, 2016

How uncontrolled anger landed my friend in jail – Alibaba

Comedian Alibaba on Wednesday shared a heart-wrenching story of how a friend of his is currently cooling off in jail because he could not control his anger. In a post on his Instagram page Alibaba gave a description of how his friend caught his wife in bed with another man, as he advised his followers to... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Trump boasted about his building being tallest after 9/11 (LISTEN)

Republican Candidate in the forthcoming U.S. Presidential election, Donald Trump decided to make a national tragedy all about himself after the 9/11 tragedy- when the World Trade Centre was attacked by terrorists and torn to the ground. Trump’s 40 Wall Street, his 71-story building was positioned blocks away from the towers. When asked about his fear... Read More

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September 1, 2016

Zakzaky’s continous stay in detention will bring tragedy – Shi’ites

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), known as Shi’ites, on Wednesday warned that the death of its leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky in custody will bring about tragedy. Zakzaky has been in detention since December 2015. In a statement signed by its Spokesman, Ibrahim Musa in Kaduna, the group demanded the release of its leader, alleging that some... Read More

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August 19, 2016

Reuben Abati: The tragedy of O.J Abuah’s death

by Reuben Abati Life is all about memories. It is the only thing we are left with when flesh and spirit depart the earthly plane, and we can do no more than remember the life of the departed, through memories of times and moments shared, and their deeds in their lifetime. I received a phone... Read More

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‘Amodu Shuaibu was in my place yesterday, we talked about Keshi’s death’

The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Kassim Afegbua has mourned the sudden death of the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amodu Shuaibu, at age 58. According to Kassim, who is also a relative of Amodu Shuaibu, the former Super Eagles of Nigeria coach died at 4am on Saturday at his residence... Read More

Amodu Shuaibu, coach, death, federation, nff, nigeria, tragedy

Opinion: Buhari and the tragedy of politics

By Abiodun Komolafe “He who knows no hardships will know no hardihood. He who faces no calamity will need no courage. Mysterious though it is, the characteristics in human nature which we love best grow in a soil with a strong mixture of troubles.” – Harry Emerson Fosdick. I am a professed and an active Buharist... Read More

'Resign? No way!': Bamanga Tukur denies tendering his resignation, APC, apc and tinubu, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, Politics, president buhari, tragedy

November 13, 2014

Tragedy strikes, as 14 people burn to death in road accident

by Jewel Stephen An accident involving a fully loaded tanker and a truck has left 14 people burnt beyond recognition and 14 others with various degrees of injuries on Ogbomoso-Jebba Road. The truck, which was loaded with cattle and passengers was reportedly coming from a northern state, while the tanker was believed to be heading towards the opposite... Read More

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October 10, 2014

@blinkingam: Why Yero should not stay beyond 2015 (Part 1)

by Abubakar Musa One of my long-term established virtues has been school and hospital visitations, every now and then. Recently I happened to visit some schools within Kaduna State and what I saw were unimaginable. One of the scenarios was more perplexing than worrying – children (boys and girls), in their hundreds, sat mediating what... Read More

abubakar musa, failure, governor yero, Kaduna State, opinion, tragedy, ynaija

October 3, 2014

Independence Day tragedy: Family of five found dead in Ikorodu

by Damilola Jagun It was a black Independence Day for residents of the Itamaga area of Ikorodu as a family of five, including four boys and their mother, were found dead in their residence, an uncompleted building located on 8, Kunle Owooade Close. Eyewitnesses around the area say the deceased were last seen on Friday,... Read More

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Okey Ndibe: Biafra, the ostrich mentality and Nigeria’s tragedy (Part 1)

by Okey Ndibe Alas, the defeat of Biafra birthed monsters that have since menaced all of us, exposing the seams and fissures in a space that continues to pretend that a nation already exists within it. There is a sense in which the name of the malaise afflicting Nigeria is Biafra. I have argued before—and... Read More

igbo, niafra, nigeria, Okey Ndibe, opinion, ostrich mentality, tragedy, ynaija

Opinion: It’s time to revisit our national response to tragedy

by Wilfried Okichie Abandoning victims to their fate after the first photo op is callous and does not portray us as a people with regard for citizens. The high density El Rufai park in Nyanya, a suburb of the nation’s capital Abuja was recently hit by a deadly bomb explosion. Terror insurgents Boko Haram have... Read More

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Opinion: Boko Haram, Chibok girls and the sanctification of tragedy

by Wokinda Saresihn Are the conspiracy theorist who says the American CIA is indirectly connected to this Boko Haram onslaught right afterall? I say is the CIA working towards making true their prediction that Nigeria will break up come 2015? Is a respectable body such as the Nigerian Army infiltrated already as alleged by some?... Read More

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Opinion: The tragedies of a wasted generation

by Ogundana Rotimi We would not also forget so soon that our fathers met the refineries in good and proper working condition but what are their statuses today? What our fathers are now known for is the everyday increase in the pump price of petroleum products. Have you ever heard your teacher or lecturer saying... Read More

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Tunde Leye: We have failed in humanizing our tragedy victims (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye There were military men guarding Chibok school who were outgunned and murdered by the Boko Haram fighters. Who is telling their story, making them into heroes for the sacrifice they have made? People are not statistics. As simple as this statement is, the Nigerian state often acts otherwise. Compare, for example, the... Read More

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Terrible: Kaduna Airport control tower gutted by fire

by Akan Ido There are reports that the Kaduna Airport Control Tower has been gutted by fire. According to PM News report the fire which started around 3pm today could not be put out until the entire structure was razed to the ground. “As I am talking to you now, fired has razed down the control... Read More

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Dele Agekameh: My niece was involved in the Immigration recruitment tragedy

by Dele Agekameh In the wake of the hullabaloo that greeted the unfortunate death of more than 19 applicants at the charade recently organised by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, I reached out to Evelyn Abiodun, my niece, who participated in the event at the National Stadium, Abuja. Below are extracts from her account of... Read More

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Tunde Fagbenle: Jonathan has to sack himself for Nigeria to be better

by Tunde Fagbenle The rot, the national rot, is from the head. Jonathan has to sack himself after sacking everyone else! For Nigeria to move forward, the sacking frenzy has to consume all. Maybe 2015 will provide the opportunity. I was outraged, and so were most Nigerians all over the world, by the news of... Read More

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Chidi Onumah: Nigeria, one week one trouble

by Chidi Onumah But then, this is Nigeria. We are inured to tragic deaths. No week passes without bloodcurdling reports about one tragedy or another claiming the lives of Nigerians. Whether it is the mindless mayhem in the name of religion, road accidents, boat mishaps, kidnappers and armed robbers on the prowl or ethnic skirmishes... Read More

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Abimbola Adelakun: So what if Abba Moro is sacked?

by Abimbola Adelakun Moro and all those who were involved in Saturday exercise deserve to be fired but it is not enough. We will only be treating the symptoms of a problem that lives in our DNA. We need to cultivate a sense of order and arrangement in our public activities. If a poll were... Read More

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#NISstampede: FG cancels Immigration recruitment exercise

by ‘Jola Sotubo Perhaps in an attempt to make amends for the deaths of job seekers at the recently conducted Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment exercise, the federal government has cancelled the screening. Varying reports have been released about the number of casualties but it is believed that at least 16 people lost their lives... Read More

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‘Over 15 people fell on me…’: #NISstampede survivor narrates horrific experience (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Families and friends of the job seekers who perished during the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment exercise on Saturday are still counting their losses. READ: #NISstampede: I counted 6 women, 1 man in the mortuary – Eyewitness The fortunate people who survived the experience will obviously never forget it and one woman... Read More

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February 1, 2014

Hannatu Musawa: My encounter with a 2-year-old raped by a police corporal

Hannatu Musawa There is no doubt that the institutions that are meant to protect women from rape have failed in their duty. Particularly, a major way the Nigerian government is failing curbing this terrible abnormality is in the several federal, state, Sharia, and customary law definitions given to rape, which makes it rather ambiguous. Some... Read More

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December 27, 2013

Boxing Day Tragedy: 3 People die on Abeokuta – Sagamu road after crash

by Rachel Ogbu Tragedy occurred on the Abeokuta – Sagamu road while people were home celebrating Boxing Day. Three persons, two males and one female were confirmed dead at the scene while eight other persons, made up of six male and two female were seriously injured.. According to reports, the fatal crash was in the evening... Read More

Abeokuta – Sagamu road, Boxing Day, Crash, tragedy

December 7, 2013

Opinion: Onitsha- A city in the grip of criminals

by Frederick Nwabufor As a matter of fact, a typical day for Onitsha residents is punctuated and hyphenated by robberies in shuddering successions. A day does not come to full maturity without splatters of blood from gun wounds and peals of lamentations effectuated by stolen property. In fact, in terms of robberies, Onitsha is a... Read More

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November 21, 2013

Nollywood actress survives car accident (PHOTO)

by Oke Efagene A major tragedy was averted today when a Nollywood actress narrowly escaped death. Memunat Yunusa, a Yoruba actress cum movie producer popularly referred to as Mimiano, was involved in a car accident. Yunusa was reportedly on her way to a movie location in Oyo town, when the accident occurred. Reports say the actress was... Read More

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