…building collapsed on them at Popo Giwa, Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday morning. The tragedy occurred at No. 41 Popo Giwa Street, beside Gogoro Mosque, where eight members of the family were trapped beneath the rubble. Three people, including the father, were rescued as emergency responders worked to reach those trapp…

…willing to help." Aaron Boone, another one of Matheson's pals left devastated by the tragedy, said the pair were supposed to play flag football together before recalling a heartwarming memory of the selfless dad. "We shared a love for competition and football, but more importantly, a strong faith, a love for our famili…

…loved being around people,” Mr Newing said. Seaton FC ambassador Marty Hewitt said the tragedy had brought rival clubs together. “Everyone just wants to put some time back and take a moment out and reflect on what Matty’s done and obviously for the life of Tom as well,” he said. Middlesbrough FC also paid tribute to th…

…killings, who continue to search for the remains of their loved ones months after the tragedy Ten months after gunfire tore through the quiet community of Akinlalu in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, the families of two victims are still living with a painful question: Where are the bodies of our loved on…

…of Gorau capsized, killing 65 people, many of them children, mostly girls. Following the tragedy, the state government announced a N1 million donation to each family of the victims and the distribution of grains as part of measures to provide relief to those affected. The latest incident has, however, heightened concer…

…everyone wants the fight. Does AJ really want it? I don't know. He's been through that tragedy of the car crash which killed two of his closest friends. Only he knows what he wants." Addressing the claims that the British public deserves the fight between two of their own for which they've waited so long, Warren said,…

…police Sgt Jeff Stovall extended condolences "to everyone affected by this awful tragedy" while adding that authorities were intentionally limiting details about the case "to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation". The investigation has been complicated by concerns about the structural integrity of the hou…

…suddenly replaced the blaring music at the joyful wedding celebration, which ended in tragedy after a callous attack by the suspect.In the ensuing melee, the bride and the bridegroom, as well as families and fun seekers, fled, while neighbours locked up to avoid fatalities.In the ensuing melee, the bride and the brideg…

Tragedy as the wife and three children of former Niger state Commissioner for Education d!e in car crash The wife and three children of a former Commissioner of Education, Abubakar Daja, d!ed in a road crash which occurred on Sunday, August 23, involving a Sienna and a Mazda. According to reports, the victims were trav…

…service. The sacristan then went to his home and discovered his body. Shortly before the tragedy, Zatelli was informed that, as part of a diocesan reorganization, he was required to leave the parish to which he had devoted nearly a quarter of a century. The priest was deeply distressed by this decision and openly told…

…to support the surviving members of her family. Another incident followed the tragedy in Ikoyi, Ihima, where four children reportedly di£d after eating a meal prepared from cassava flour. Residents said nine people from two families ate the meal last Thursday evening, with some of them eating the leftovers the followin…

…of liberal democracy, and planlessness and squandermania.” Okechukwu regretted that a tragedy of such magnitude could occur in Osun State, where the overwhelming majority of the indigenes are Yoruba and where there has historically been no distinction between Muslims and Christians. He queried: “Did this intra-tribe ma…

…Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, and all those affected by this tragedy," the school said in a statement. by Linda Ikeji at 21/08/2026 9:22 PM | Share this Story

…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…