…30, 2026.As reported by the BBC, family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo confirmed both deaths to state broadcaster ZBC, saying the family was devastated.Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, died in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe. Photo >He told the broadcaster:PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Fol…

…that there were no survivors. Family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo confirmed the deaths of the businessman and his wife to Zimbabwe’s state broadcaster, ZBC. “We are at a loss for words after the tragic news,” he said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google According to ZBC, the couple were travelling from…

…globally, cardiovascular diseases account for 19.8 million of an estimated 63 million deaths annually, adding that at least 80 per cent of premature deaths from heart disease could be prevented by controlling five major risk factors, tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, harmful alcohol consumption and air…

…determine the exact extent of the damage caused by the disasters. According to him, two deaths had been recorded in Kirfi, while thousands of houses and other properties were reportedly damaged across the affected communities. He said, “We cannot estimate the exact number of damages caused at the moment, but we have re…

…Agency yesterday called for stronger stakeholders’ action to combat rabies and prevent deaths caused by the disease. Its Executive Director, Dr Ismaila Gusau, stated this at a sensitisation exercise as part of activities to mark the 2026 World Rabies Day, on Monday in Gusau. The event featured a carnival procession and…

…Agency for Research on Cancer estimated 13,676 new cervical cancer cases and 7,093 deaths in Nigeria in 2023. Garba explained that the HPV vaccine was available free of charge to eligible nine-year-old girls at public health facilities, while private facilities could provide vaccination to people outside the routine ta…

…methanol in a local concoction known as ‘monkey tail’ is responsible for the recent mass deaths in Ondo State. Chairman of the committee, Dr Azim Adekunle Ashimi, disclosed this in an update on Tuesday, citing laboratory findings by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC. According to…

…announced on May 15, with the DRC health ministry reporting 8,067 infections and 3,901 deaths. Cases have been confirmed in seven provinces. The outbreak has been described as the largest and deadliest in the DRC’s history and has surpassed the scale of the 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which infected more t…

…a local tavern before moving inside to continue shooting.The attack resulted in 17 deaths and left 15 others wounded. The assailants robbed several patrons of their mobile phones and fled in two vehicles. In the Western Cape, two additional shootings were reported.At an entertainment venue in Lwandle township, gunmen o…

It was a frightening start to the week for residents of Kubwa, a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, following a gas explosion at the popular Liberty Junction area. The explosion, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, was reportedly caused by a gas leak from a tank at a gas station in the are…

…taken to Ilorin for medical care. Survivors described months of hunger, deprivation and deaths in captivity. Mary Ishaya recounted the ordeal, while nurse Amira Saliu described helping pregnant women deliver babies in the forest without proper medical equipment. The state subsequently provided medical and psychosocial…

Prayer and Support for Nigerian Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies has mourned the deaths of four policemen and seven other persons killed in an attack on the Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The group commiserated with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, the Nigeria Pol…

…every day - even on civilian railways. So far Putin has been responsible for the deaths of 1,700 staff of Ukrzaliznytsia - Ukrainian Railways. They and their daily passengers are absolutely heroic." Johnson also called for increased military and financial support for Ukraine."When are we going to give them the air defe…

…from other African countries, which South African police said was responsible for the deaths of at least four foreign nationals. – Heavies for hire – Somali-run spaza shops are a particular target of extortionists in Cape Town’s sprawling Khayelitsha township, even if locals are not spared, said community leader Mawand…

…also said it had commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths, while the bodies of the deceased were undergoing the necessary medical and forensic procedures. The statement read, “The Ondo State Police Command has contained the situation arising from reported cases of sudden and unnatural de…

…The security assessment documented 73 election-related violent incidents resulting in 29 deaths leading up to local polls, with the state capital, Osogbo, emerging as the primary hotspot. These figures have deepened fears over the security climate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amnesty International, in its vario…

…The Asiwaju of Ibogun Akiode, Chief Oluwasegun Adeboye, also expressed sadness over the deaths. The 76-year-old community leader said residents were finding it difficult to believe that the Shepherd and his wife could have been involved in such a tragedy because they were regarded as peaceful people who related well wi…

…Territory, under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have mourned the deaths of the Emir of Gumel, Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani, CON, and the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman. The lawmakers described the deaths of the two monarchs as a major loss to the traditional institution and the people of their respecti…

…with a direct warning: "To all of you in the military that are sabotaging and causing deaths to your officers, your days are numbered."The apology follows a series of controversies stemming from the NBA conference appearance. Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana had dismissed the decision to include Otse as a speaker…

…Revolutionary Guards chief Ahmad Vahidi vowed on Thursday that Tehran would not let the deaths go unanswered, saying "the pure blood of these oppressed martyrs will not go unanswered."Six months of war with no clear endUS bombardment of targets across Iran killed at least 19 people over the past week. An Iranian state…

…a Controller receives, you will be shocked,” he said. He linked poor welfare to early deaths. According to him, the better the welfare of members, the longer they live. “When you restrict their welfare, they die early. Government should consider the plight of our people,” he stated. The chairman made a direct appeal to…

…of a violent disturbance, during which Palestinians threw stones at Israeli troops. The deaths come amid a recent increase in settler violence in the West Bank. UN figures show that more than three attacks per day have been recorded on average so far this year. At least 81 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli force…

…at high pressure when the victims allegedly inhaled the fumes, resulting in multiple deaths. He added that some bodies had reportedly been sighted floating on the river but had yet to be recovered, while several others remained missing. Fyneface called on the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) to…

…youth volunteers and human rights defenders in the Niger Delta received reports of the deaths. The Executive Director of YEAC-Nigeria, Dr Fyneface Dumnamene, said in a statement that no fewer than 37 persons suspected of oil theft died after inhaling what was locally called “Indorama fuel”. He said the incident occurre…

Recent cancer-related deaths in Nollywood have exposed the wider challenges confronting cancer patients in Nigeria, including late diagnosis, high treatment costs, and limited access to specialist care, physician and public health advocate Dr Zainab Suleiman Buhari has said.Contents Buhari, in a special report on cance…