…in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan'iya, described the accident as a "devastating tragedy," noting that some of those on board were children aged between 10 and 15 who were travelling alongside farmers and labourers.In a statement issued through his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, Dan'iya called on the Sokoto State G…

…currently on their way to the community to join the rescue operation.” Reacting to the tragedy, the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, expressed deep sorrow over the incident and called for urgent measures to prevent similar accidents. In a statement issued…

…collaboration with our Central African colleagues to deal with the aftermath of this tragedy". See video of the incident below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBC News Africa (@bbcafrica) by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 9:28 AM | Share this Story

A Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter registered as 5Y-GYM went down at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu county on August 19, 2026Kenya Civil Aviation Authority issued a formal statement confirming the crash and fatalities, marking its first official acknowledgement of deathsThe Air Accident Investigation Department has taken ch…

…of the injured. May God grant patience and strength to all those affected by this tragedy during this difficult time." by Linda Ikeji at 18/08/2026 10:42 PM | Share this Story

…against risking their lives by entering abandoned pits without licences, saying the tragedy could have been avoided if the miners had formed a cooperative and obtained the necessary permit. A statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Lara Owoeye-Wise, on Sunday quoted Alake as saying licensed…

…Road, Kwanar Mai Dabino area of Rigasa, Sani Ayuba, said residents were saddened by the tragedy. Ayuba said a a fence from a neighbouring structure under construction collapsed into the house where the woman and her children were sleeping and trapping them underneath. He said neighbours immediately attempted to rescue…

…appearing together in three episodes of Sesame Street.Her death marks the second tragedy to hit the All That family this year. Former cast member Kianna Underwood died aged 33 at the beginning of 2026 after being struck in a hit-and-run crash. Underwood appeared on the Nickelodeon series during its later years and also…

Christy Knowings, who starred on Nickelodeon's All That from 1997 to 1999, passed away at age 46The actress shared the screen with Kenan Thompson and Amanda Bynes during her three seasons on the beloved kids' showKenan Thompson broke his silence with an emotional tribute to his late co-star on InstagramPAY ATTENTION: F…

…and seek assistance in locating him. The search continued into the night but ended in tragedy the following morning when Lemuel’s lifeless body was reportedly discovered close to the family residence. PUNCH Metro learnt that a suspect had been arrested in connection with the incident, while investigators are said to be…

…and institutional learning, so that we do not find ourselves confronting the same tragedy again”. They also condemned continued academic disruptions among schools in the state, while lamenting the continued closure of the State School of Nursing, Oke Ode in Kwara South; relocation of the NYSC orientation camp in Yikpat…

Juju musician Saint Janet, Yoruba actress Temitope Osoba, filmmaker Dimbo Atiya and relationship coach Lara Kudayisi Don-Momoh all died within days of each otherTemitope Osoba, 40, had publicly shared her cancer battle before her death, with her burial set for August 13 in Ogun StateDimbo Atiya, 53, was behind acclaime…

…aviation investigators from Cenipa and civil police are now probing the cause of the tragedy. The aircraft reportedly had valid certification and was authorised to operate scenic flights. The Colombian government has expressed its sorrow over the d£aths and is assisting the family through its consulate. by Linda Ikeji…

…to bless the new marriage and reward the couple. "Haruna Bashir suffered an unimaginable tragedy when his wife and six children were brutally m8rdered, leaving him to face a pain that no husband or father should ever have to endure," the statement read. "At a time when his world was shattered, His Excellency, Governor…

Armed men shot and killed Reuben Owie, the 85-year-old secretary of Iyowa community, at his home in Iguosa, Benin City, Edo StateThe attack happened around 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are worki…

…their ancestral communities. The human cost Beyond casualty figures lies an even greater tragedy. Thousands of children have had their education disrupted. Farmers have lost access to fertile lands. Women have lost husbands. Children have become orphans. Markets have collapsed. Healthcare facilities have either been de…

Famous TikTok comedian Cesar Gastelum, who had nearly 600,000 followers, was shot while broadcasting live outside a fast food restaurant in MexicoTwo helmeted attackers arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire on Gastelum and his friends during the livestreamThe killing follows a wave of violence in Sinaloa and echoes t…

…deserted, witnesses told Daily Trust. Residents said the attack also triggered another tragedy when scores of villagers attempted to escape across a river after receiving information that the bandits were approaching. According to locals, the overloaded boats capsized, with about 25 people, mostly women and children, s…

…involvement. "Neither Spain nor Morocco can look the other way when it comes to this tragedy," she told reporters. "I ask the Moroccan government to fully investigate what happened." by Linda Ikeji at 04/08/2026 1:03 PM | Share this Story

…unimaginable cruelty of the attack and the fragile hope that life can still emerge from tragedy. 'We are counting people, not statistics' The Secretary to the Village Head of Naridon, Mr Dogon Rana, struggled to maintain his composure while speaking with journalists. "We are still searching," he said, adding that "some…

…to spend the night in the bush. They resumed their journey the following morning, but tragedy struck when Christy d!ed while they were still walking. "Despite her d3ath, the grieving family continued their journey, carrying the child's body on their backs and taking turns whenever one of them became too weak to continu…

…the coffin side by side was deliberate, describing it as a reminder of the scale of the tragedy and the need to protect innocent lives. "I deliberately asked for the coffins to be lined up like this so it will be evidence for us and all of Nigeria that we failed to protect them. They should not have d!ed now," the Bish…

The United States issued a formal statement after a deadly early morning attack on a Kaduna state village left at least 30 people deadAmong those killed in the Kaduna attack were children, prompting an international response from WashingtonThe US sent a message to the Nigerian government amid alleged rampant violence a…

…sadly did not survive. “Today, we mourn not only Nims, but every life lost in this tragedy, including his trusted climbing partners and guides, Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta) and Nima Sherpa. “Our deepest thoughts, prayers and heartfelt condolences are with their families, friends and loved ones. No words can erase the pai…

The Dr David Olofu Campaign Council condemned attacks that killed over 15 people across Otukpo and Ohimini local government areas in Benue SouthThe campaign council called on the Benue State Government to set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate the killings and account for all lossesThe ADC Benue South senato…