Immigration officer k!lls self in accidental discharge in Abuja An officer with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Joseph Ali, has reportedly d!ed after a locally fabricated rifle he was handling accidentally discharged and struck him in the left eye in Abuja. Sahara Reporters reports that the incident occurred at…
…Blanca Quillo Rangadhol, who tragically passed away today, August 19, 2026, following an accident at the condominium where she was staying in Manila." "At this painful time, we humbly ask everyone to please give her immediate family, especially her mother and loved ones, the time, space, and privacy they need to mourn…
Man di£s in Kaduna accident, sparking search for his family Efforts are being made to find the family of a man who di£d in an accident in Kaduna. A photo of the man was shared on Facebook The photos was shared with the caption: "This man had an accident this morning around the post army housing estate in Mahuta. He was…
…giving a name said local divers and emergency responders moved in immediately after the accident. "Only a few people were initially reported rescued, while several bodies were recovered from the water. Rescue efforts are ongoing as local divers and emergency responders continue searching for those still missing," the r…
…reliable data, planning becomes speculative. Without planning, development becomes accidental. Our administration has therefore made data and planning central pillars of governance.” Radda explained that the Katsina State Development Plan would serve as a strategic blueprint for transforming the state’s economy and imp…
…46 bodies have been recovered while 15 passengers were rescued alive following a boat accident in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, the state Police Command has confirmed. The accident occurred on Thursday when a boat carrying 77 passengers, including men, women and children, reportedly ca…
…“where doctors declared him dead on arrival.” The Surat GRP has registered a case of “accidental death”, while the post-mortem examination conducted on August 18 was awaiting its report as of Wednesday evening, according to the report. Western Railway Superintendent of Police, Abhay Soni, said preliminary findings indi…
…to recover, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro. "I'm pleased to say that after an aviation accident, two Pennsylvania State Troopers, while injured, are going to be okay," he said at the news briefing. "Lori and I are praying hard and we ask all of our fellow Pennsylvanians to join us," the governor wrote earlier on social…
…the crash and fatalities, marking its first official acknowledgement of deathsThe Air Accident Investigation Department has taken charge of the inquiry into the cause of the crashPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Police have confirmed that all seven people on board a helicopter that c…
…We are all students of politics, and politics is a game of numbers. Victory is not by accident. “Even outside Nigeria, people move from door to door, and that is why this movement is democratic. Democracy is about plurality of decisions. Do not make those who hold different opinions as enemies. Wherever you go, and peo…
…registration 5Y-GYM, was conducting a flight from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro when the accident occurred. The crash happened at approximately 9:13 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. "Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirms that an aircraft accident involving a Eurocopter EC130 B4, registration 5Y-GYM, has occurred at…
200-level Kogi varsity law student k!lled in road accident A 200-level law student of the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Kogi State, Musa Amira Ojochegbe, has lost her life in a road accident. The tragic accident occurred on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The Law Students' Association (PAAU chapter) confirmed Ojoche…
…as "extremely tragic and heart-wrenching." "The news of the de@ths of devotees in the accident has left my heart deeply distressed," he said in a social media statement. "My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved families." A grant of about $4,184 is to be given to the immediate dependents of the d£ad, he said. "In…
…said the investigation would examine the immediate, underlying and root causes of the accident. "We are committed to ensuring that the investigation is thorough and evidence-based. The findings will be used to identify any gaps, determine appropriate corrective measures, and strengthen safety procedures and operational…
…Area Centre in Modakeke Ward 10, Ife East Local Government Area, following the accidental discharge of tear gas that sparked panic during Saturday’s governorship election. The command’s response followed viral video clips on social media depicting a chaotic scene in Modakeke, where onlookers expressed anger in Yoruba a…
…in the derailment, 'the immediate priority must be their safety and wellbeing'. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) 'deployed a team' to the site to begin 'gathering evidence'.The cause of the derailment has not yet been established. Photographs appeared to show a section of track that was buckled, but it is…
…his kids all by himself and never remarried. 'He lost his wife and 2nd son in a motor accident, man be doing both duties.. He wasn't ready to bury another person yet 'He Said Ada daddy, bata n'ime. Adanne iriela nri? 'It was that very moment he asked her Ada Esther ka m'hu iru gi, he broke down in tears.. 'Oh he cried…
…going missing. This is not just about the darkness; it can also increase the risk of accidents and criminal attacks. “The authorities need to find out who is behind this and stop them before all the lights disappear.” The motorists called for increased surveillance around the bridge and the prompt replacement of the st…
…traffic stops or arrests. In one case, Blackwell detained two men after a traffic accident, groping one in the back seat of his police vehicle before taking his other victim to a remote location.Sixteen of his victims were handcuffed at the time. Fifteen were taken to a remote location, including a high school and the…
Adamawa-based doctor announces d3ath of two female colleagues in tragic accident Adamawa-based doctor, Uthman Muhammad Azola, has announced the d8ath of his female colleagues, Dr Chidubem and Dr. Favour. According to, Chidubem and Favour d!ed in a tragic accident. "What a terrible news this night, I lost two of my coll…
…Emergency Medical Services, through which victims of snake bites, communal crises, accidents and fire incidents, as well as women and children, could receive treatment free of charge under the relevant interventions. According to him, treating a snakebite patient could cost a minimum of N250,000 because of the cost of…
…along the Enagi-Cistain Duma Road in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The accident occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at a sharp bend around Costain Duma, where the bus reportedly caught fire, trapping the passengers inside. An eyewitness, Ahmed Ndagana, who confirmed the incident, said the vehicle was eng…
…over the weekend, with officers rescuing the critically injured victim and securing the accident scene. The victim was found alive but in critical condition after suffering multiple traumatic injuries, including severe fractures and a serious head injury. According to LASTMA, the unidentified motorist struck the victim…
…I confirm the death of our colleague and friend, Dr. Umar Sani Bebeji. He died in a road accident this morning at about 9 a.m. at Dumbin Rauga on the Kaduna-Zaria Expressway,” Bamalle said. Bebeji, 45, was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Commercial Law, Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Law and Coordinator of the…
…stressing that the regulator must be strong, meteorological services dependable, accident and incident investigation independent and aviation training excellent. He, however, said it was equally important for the law regulating the sector to recognise, in practical and sustainable terms, the enormous responsibility pla…