A section of the Canadian High Commission in Abuja was engulfed in flames on Monday, causing a stir and raising concerns. The incident occurred at the high commission’s location on 13010G, Palm Close, Diplomatic Drive, in the heart of Abuja’s Central Business District, around 11:45 a.m. As of the time of this report, the exact Read More…
On Friday, a powerful earthquake struck remote western Nepal, claiming the lives of more than 100 people and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The affected areas, Jajarkot and West Rukum, located 500 kilometres (310 miles) west of Kathmandu, are characterised by rugged terrain, where security forces have been mobilised to support rescue Read More…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), commenced the distribution of the Special National Economic and Livelihood Emergency Intervention (SNELEI) on Tuesday in Lagos. The intervention programme aims to provide essential support to individuals affected by the devastating 2022 flood and the most vulnerable members of the Lagos Read More…
In a startling incident, Seplat Energy’s drilling rig, the Depthwize Majestic Rig, capsized and partially sunk during a delicate move in the swampy Delta region. This happened around 5:00 AM on a Tuesday, leading to urgent efforts to rescue the rig’s crew. The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NUPRC) quickly confirmed the news and stated Read More…
A deadly wildfire swept through the historic town of Lahaina on Maui island with terrifying speed, killing at least 59 and leaving thousands homeless in what officials say is the worst natural disaster in the state’s history. The fire torched 1,000 buildings and left the town in ruins, with search teams combing through the charred Read More…
A mosque collapse in Zaria, Nigeria, has killed eight people and injured seven others. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when worshippers were gathered for evening prayers. Eyewitnesses said that a section of the mosque’s wall collapsed, trapping those who were sitting underneath. The victims were killed instantly, while the injured were taken to the Read More…
BAYELSA State was for weeks submerged by floods which damaged or washed away bridges and roads, homes and farms, power transformers, and hospitals, and displaced 99 per cent of its over 2.5 million people. Some deaths were recorded with the living clinging to life while the buried could not safely remain in their abode as Read More…
The current floods, which hit Nigeria after Cameroonian authorities released water from their Lagdo Dam, have affected more than 2.5 million people. Out of this total, 603 people died, 2,407 were injured, and 1.3 million people were displaced. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, disclosed these figures Read More…
