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A devastating incident in Accra, Ghana has resulted in the death of three individuals and the rescue of 20 others after a church building collapsed during a service. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collapse.
An Air Canada Express jet collided with a ground vehicle while landing at LaGuardia Airport, prompting an emergency closure and various flight disruptions. Authorities have issued a ground stop while assessing the situation.
The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that 23 individuals were killed and 108 others injured in a series of suicide bombings in Maiduguri. The attacks targeted busy locations during the evening rush hour, prompting immediate emergency responses.
On Monday, several passengers were injured in a train accident on the Abuja-Kaduna route. The incident occurred near Asham, leading to a rapid response from emergency teams.
A fire incident on Saturday night caused significant destruction at the Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau State, impacting more than 10 shops. The blaze reportedly started around 10:00 p.m., after the market had closed.
A fire broke out on Monday morning at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, causing a brief scare among employees and visitors. The blaze was reported around 8:20 a.m. in Section C of the complex, which accommodates the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
A fire incident destroyed part of a twin residential building in Jalingo, Taraba State, but thankfully, residents were unharmed. The Federal Fire Service managed to salvage property worth approximately N52 million.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has initiated a structural analysis of Terminal 1 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport after a fire incident. The board confirmed that there were no injuries during the episode and has emphasized the importance of timely emergency response.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has visited the scene of a fire incident at the Singa market and requested federal government assistance. He is seeking modern firefighting equipment to combat such emergencies effectively.
An 18-year-old, identified as Yusif Malam-Gwani, drowned in an open water body in Kano State, while an eight-year-old boy, Abdussalam Ibrahim, fell into a well. Both incidents were confirmed by the Kano State Fire Service.
A three-year-old boy named Abdura’uf Badamasi lost his life after he fell into a well in Wangara village, located in Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service was alerted and responded promptly to the scene.
In a recent wave of violence, approximately 6,850 people have been forced from their homes due to bandit raids on Garin Galadima and nearby areas within Pindiga Emirate, Akko Local Government Area, Gombe State.
A Qatar Airways aircraft experienced a technical issue during a flight and requested to return to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, leading to an emergency protocol activation. While the landing was successful, LASEMA's subsequent statements have sparked controversy over alleged protocol breaches.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sanctioned the recruitment of an additional 150 firefighters to enhance emergency response capabilities and ensure public safety throughout Lagos State.
The Lagos State Government disclosed that fire outbreaks resulted in the death of 133 individuals and damages amounting to N19.72 billion in 2025, reflecting an increase compared to the previous year.
