…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…

…in silence because they fear judgment long before they seek help. “Perhaps the greatest tragedy is that our national conversation assumes Nigerians are hopelessly divided on this issue. The evidence suggests otherwise. A 2025 opinion poll commissioned under the Pamoja Project, involving 1,200 adults across the six stat…

The Lagos police have launched an investigation after a dispatch rider died amid conflicting accounts of a fatal road crashEyewitnesses alleged suspected hoodlums pushed the rider after a dispute, while police have urged caution over conclusionsInvestigators have begun seeking CCTV footage as authorities work to establ…

…translated into improvements in education, healthcare, security or infrastructure. “The tragedy is that Nigerians are being forced to service debts whose benefits they cannot see,” he said. He also pointed to reports that higher international crude oil prices had generated an estimated N7.98tn oil revenue windfall for…

…loss. "David's d3ath was sudden, heartbreaking, and completely unexpected. News of the tragedy has left his family, friends, colleagues, and everyone who knew him struggling to come to terms with an unimaginable loss," the appeal read. Oyewole described the deceased as a dedicated worker and compassionate colleague who…

…and transparent investigation into the incident. The circumstances surrounding this tragedy must be fully established, and anyone found responsible should be dealt with in accordance with the law,” the statement said. The group also called on the federal government, Kaduna State government and mining regulatory agencie…

The Northern Senators Forum condemned deadly attacks in Benue and Kaduna states that killed over 40 people and displaced many familiesA Tuesday morning attack on Efeyi Community in Otukpo LGA left 13 dead, while a separate Kaduna attack days earlier claimed about 30 lives, including women and childrenThe Forum also bac…

…rescued as the Ogun State Government ordered a comprehensive investigation into the tragedy. PUNCH Metro gathered that the collapsed structure, which housed two shops on the ground floor and residential apartments above, was located at the OGS Bus Stop, Baale Road, Ajuwon, a border community between Ogun and Lagos stat…

…his life.Lady kills boyfriend for cheating on her Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that tragedy struck at Okitipupa community, the headquarters of the Okitipupa local government area of Ondo state.A young man identified as Michael Ikuedowoni was allegedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend, Augustina Mowari.The state…

…wounds, and that Kristopher Karolkiewicz took his own life. "This is an unspeakable tragedy that we may never completely understand," Sheriff Eric DeBoer said in a statement read aloud at a news conference by one of his deputies, Capt. Jacob Sparks. The fire appears to have been set intentionally in multiple parts of t…

…broken. Has the Cross River State Government reached out to you or your family since the tragedy? What form of assistance, if any, have you received? The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, led other government officials to visit and console me. They sympathised with me and took photographs. They promise…

The strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab stands as the deadliest civilian tragedy of the US-Israeli war with Iran, killing 156 people including 120 childrenEvidence reviewed by experts points to US forces unintentionally hitting the school, raising urgent questions about intelligence failures and civilia…

…inquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.The tragedy comes amid similar cases reported in Japan in recent years. In August 2024, a 17-year-old girl died after falling from a commercial building in Yokohama and fatally injuring a 32-year-old woman below. In October 2020, a 17-year…