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Lagos State officials reaffirm their stance on demolitions in Makoko, emphasizing that the safety of residents is paramount. They urge individuals not to prioritize livelihood over life as the government addresses concerns over unsafe structures.
A devastating fire incident in Gida Dubu area of Dutse, Jigawa State, has resulted in the deaths of two children, aged 2 and 6. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety in the community.
The National Association of Seadogs has called for immediate reforms in the deployment process of the National Youth Service Corps, urging officials to stop sending corps members to highly volatile states. The call comes amid rising incidents of insecurity, including kidnappings and banditry.
Tokunbo Ibrahim, TikTok's Head of Government Relations for Sub-Saharan Africa, discusses the platform's strategies for navigating Nigeria's regulatory environment at the 2026 TikTok Safer Internet Summit in Nairobi.
Students and faculty narrowly avoided tragedy when a four-storey school building in the Aguda area of Ogba, Lagos, crumbled on March 9. The collapse occurred just minutes after an evacuation.
The recent tragic death of a journalist on duty in Bauchi highlights the ongoing neglect of press safety and welfare. This incident calls for urgent reforms to ensure the protection and accountability of journalists in Nigeria.
The Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, has reassured that Nigerian citizens in Iran are safe despite rising tensions from the US-Israel military confrontation. He emphasized that there have been no reports of harm to Nigerians in Iran's cities.
A Nigerian woman, Sylvia Egbuji, has recounted her miraculous survival after a container detached from a trailer and fell precisely where a traffic official had instructed her to park. The incident occurred on her commute to work.
Reflecting on the evolution of social media, this article explores the transition from sharing personal experiences to a more curated online presence dominated by fear of safety. It examines how the rise of artificial intelligence and increased threats contribute to anxiety in our digital interactions.
The US Embassy in Bahrain has issued a stark warning regarding threats from terrorist groups targeting American nationals in the Gulf region. Citizens are advised to exercise heightened caution, particularly in Manama.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya has announced that 48 children have gone missing in Gombe State, raising alarms over the increasing incidence of child abduction in the region. The governor expressed doubt regarding their recovery during a recent event.
In response to the tragic deaths of 37 miners from toxic gas exposure in Plateau, the Federal Government has shut down the Zurak mining site and initiated an investigation into the incident.
The term 'wells of death' has taken a haunting turn in Kano, Nigeria, as the region experiences a troubling rise in fatalities linked to unsecured wells. Families are left devastated as tragic incidents continue to plague various communities.
A content creator known as Fems Thrift has recounted a shocking incident where she and a friend were assaulted after being lured to a fake modelling assignment in Lagos. The unfortunate event took place on February 8 in Ajao Estate.
Pope Leo XIV reaffirms his condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks in Nigeria, urging government officials to prioritize the safety of citizens amidst escalating violence.
