…of Ondo State. The aircraft, which was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred, had a total of 25 persons onboard — five crew members and 20 passengers. The incident has drawn condolence messages from President Bola Tinubu, opposition political parties, top politicians, and even the internat…

…the Naval base. And I think from the eye witness, the thing would have caused a terrible accident in the whole of the Igbokoda community. “But for the bravery of the pilots, they diverted the thing away from the community. So that it landed in the forest close to the community.” The commissioner said the search and res…

…Omotola NAF said search-and-rescue operations were immediately activated following the accident but no survivor had been found. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the victims, describing the incident as "a deeply painful momen…

…child lost her life while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries in an accident that occurred near the Anabel Event Centre, along the Onitsha–Enugu Expressway in the state. According to a press statement released on Tuesday by the Media and Publicity Unit of the Service, headed by Chukwudi Chiketa, the ac…

…to the families of the personnel and passengers who lost their lives following the accident involving Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. Air Commodore, Ehimen Ejodame,Director of Public Relations and Information Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force in a statement on Tuesd…

…who was among the chiefs conducting the ceremony, died instantly after a firearm was accidentally discharged amid the rituals. According to eyewitness accounts and video footage from the event, the incident unfolded while the high chiefs were carrying out traditional funeral proceedings for their deceased colleague. Th…

A road crash on the Ijebu-Ode/Ore Expressway on Monday claimed nine lives, involving a Delta Line commercial bus and a Sino TruckThe FRSC Ogun Command spokesperson confirmed all nine occupants, three males and six females, died in the incidentPreliminary investigation pointed to speed violation on a wet road during rai…

A heartbreaking video of Wicknell Chivayo's daughter sharing her feelings after her father's death began circulating widely on social mediaThe young girl's words at the family home in Harare left mourners visibly shaken by the raw display of griefChivayo, a prominent Zimbabwean businessman known for his flamboyant life…

…expressed profound sadness over the crash of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet. The accident occurred near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft, carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed. “This is a painful moment for our Armed F…

…lost their lives in a fatal road crash along the JBD/Ore route in Ijebu-Ode. The accident, which occurred at about 4:55 p.m. in the Bethel area, involved a white Toyota Hiace bus belonging to Delta Line, with registration number 14B-299DT, and a white Sino truck commercial vehicle belonging to Bill Gas Solution Ltd, wi…

…in Shelekhov, Irkutsk, was reportedly exposed to live Yersinia pestis bacteria when she accidentally broke a test tube containing the pathogen while collecting samples. She is understood to have been hospitalized on 29 September with severe pneumonia of "unknown origin" and placed on a ventilator, but died two days lat…

…has activated an immediate Search and Rescue operation following an ATR-42 aircraft accident in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on 5 October 2026.The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. Search and Rescue operations, in coordination with relevant authorities and emergency re…

…Expressway in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Sunday. The PUNCH gathered that the accident occurred around Iye-Maja Junction after the bus, with registration number DTH840SA, reportedly developed a punctured tyre while in motion, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Confirming the incident in a statem…

A Nigerian woman, Valentine, who lost both legs in an accident has shared a heartbreaking post, wishing she had stayed home on that fateful day. Valentine revealed that the accident occurred on February 13, 2024, altering the course of her life."Take me back to 13/02/2024. I would 've stayed at home that day oo," she w…

…treatment at the hospital, while the rest were rescued. Ager disclosed that the accident occurred when the engine of the boat developed a fault close to the shore, causing the boat to start sinking before capsizing. Confirming the incident earlier, the Chairman of Buruku LGA, Raymond Zege, said the victims were mourner…

…spokesman told AFP. Crimes including rapes, assaults, hit-and-run and drunk-driving accidents by US personnel have long sparked protests on Okinawa, which bears a disproportionate burden of hosting about 70 per cent of US military facilities in Japan. US Ambassador George Glass posted on social media that he had spoken…

…marked one of Sam Larry's first major public outings since surviving a serious car accident in July 2026PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nigerian singer Naira Marley turned heads at the 10th edition of the Supremacy Concert on 3 October 2026 when he pulled music promoter Sam Larry on…

…4, 2026, when a tanker conveying petroleum product was involved in a road traffic accident, overturned and went up in flames. The fire later spread to nearby shops and buildings. Confirming the incident in a statement on Sunday, the Cross River State Police Command, through its Police Public Relations Officer, Eitokpah…

…suspension of the union after conducting an on-the-spot assessment of the scene of the accident. The Commissioner also ordered the suspension of the line operator and directed the arrest and detention of the boat skipper involved in the mishap. The measures, according to the government, were part of immediate steps to…

…Imo State, on Thursday. 2. At least 20 people have been confirmed dead in a fatal motor accident that occurred in Hawan Kibo community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Friday. Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred at about 5pm along the notorious Hawan Kibo bend, throwing the community into panic. 3.…

…infection remain unclear. One theory reported by Russian media alleged that she accidentally broke a test tube containing a dangerous bacterium while working with biological material in a laboratory. Another report claimed she had been bitten by a laboratory rat. Neither account has been officially confirmed.Reports sa…

…intimidate people who protested or monitored federal agents. “Renee’s death was not an accident,” lawyers for the family said, calling it the “predictable result” of policies that encouraged aggressive confrontations. The Trump administration has defended its immigration crackdown and the conduct of its officers, maint…

…September 2026. Reactions trail Susan Mutami's old tweet predicting Wicknell Chivayo's accident. Photo credit@sirwicknell>The tragedy sent shockwaves across the country and beyond, with many people expressing grief over the loss.However, as tributes poured in, an old post by Mutami began circulating widely on social me…

…state government to act quickly to prevent further deterioration and a possible major accident. The post Osun monarch, motorists seek Adeleke’s help appeared first on Vanguard News.

…aide also stated that the directive was primarily aimed at preventing avoidable accidents and protecting lives and property, rather than targeting legitimate businesses or individuals. He stressed that abandoned heavy vehicles and equipment could “create dangerous obstructions, reduce visibility and available road spac…