…by TheCable, the investigators also gathered witness statements from NSCDC personnel, survivors, and family members of those who died.Kure said preliminary findings pointed to institutional gaps within the NSCDC and overzealous conduct by some officers, adding that greater professionalism was required when handling cas…

…responsible, alongside the payment of N1.4bn in compensation to bereaved families and survivors. The committee also recommended the summary dismissal of officers found principally responsible for the deaths, which it attributed to severe overcrowding, poor ventilation, dehydration and the failure of personnel to respon…

…that one point four billion be paid to the families of 33 victims and forty-four survivors. The committee chairman added that the deaths were avoidable as the victims, including 14 minors, were held in inhuman conditions. The committee also recommended summary dismissal of the state commandant of the Niger State Comman…

The death toll from an attack by gunmen in Taraba State has risen to at least 50, survivors and Amnesty International told AFP Sunday, after more bodies were discovered. Read Also: ‘We counted over 20 bodies after attackers left’ – Taraba massacre survivors Both police and Amnesty said some of the victims had drowned w…

…featured an advocacy rally on Saturday and a para-soccer tournament involving polio survivors on Friday as part of activities marking the 2026 World Polio Day. The rally began at the Specialist Hospital in Sokoto, passed through Marina and Gobirawa, and returned to the hospital, with participants urging parents and car…

…on the ground, with efforts under way to pump oxygen underground to reach potential survivors. Multi-storey building under construction in Nairobi, Kenyan capital, collapses Photo >Bramwell Simiyu, the county's Disaster Chief Officer, told the BBC that authorities were unable to confirm how many people were inside the…

…groaning sounds were heard beneath the rubble during the operation, indicating possible survivors. He said the agency deployed an excavator to facilitate the search and rescue operation. Oke-Osanyintolu said the rescued victims received immediate pre-hospital care from LASEMA paramedics and the Lagos State Ambulance Se…

…and other government officials, visited UBTH on Friday, October 16, 2026, to see survivors of the tanker explosion receiving treatment.During the visit, the Chief Medical Director briefed the delegation on the patients’ conditions and recovery, including those among the first 11 victims admitted after the incident.Oluk…

…tiles were trapped and passed on when the truck crashed into the ditch, while the two survivors were rescued by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and taken to the General Hospital, Kwali, for treatment. Yakubu said some villagers joined the FRSC rescue team to remove the tiles before the trapped bodies…

…officials for their response. Despite their efforts, he said, the crash resulted in no survivors. The lawmaker also praised the pilot’s handling of the aircraft in its final moments, citing eyewitness accounts that the plane had attempted to steer away from densely populated areas of Igbokoda. Similarly, Alhassan Rumru…

…people on board. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, had said there were no confirmed survivors, while recovery operations were ongoing. Speaking to our correspondent by telephone, Odidiomo said residents had been battling an offensive odour since the crash, attributing it to decomposing human remains yet to be reco…

…of Police, Felix Ohagwu, who accessed the scene in a canoe, said there were no survivors. “From what we have seen, there are no survivors. What we see is just body parts and clothes littered everywhere, floating in the water,” he said. “It is a very difficult terrain, the creeks, mangroves. Accessing the site was not e…

…that several bodies had been recovered while other residents remained missing and some survivors sustained varying degrees of injuries. “This is one attack too many. I unequivocally condemn the senseless killing, displacement and continued persecution of innocent citizens in their ancestral homes. “The people of Ukum I…

…states. A parent, who spoke to Saturday PUNCH in confidence on Friday, said the survivors were allowed to choose the states where they would continue their national service. “They have been given the opportunity to choose states in the South-West to continue their service with the current batch,” she said. The parent a…

…confirmed that five crew members and 20 passengers were on board and that there were no survivors. The aircraft went down in a swampy area near the Naval Base in Igbokoda after air traffic controllers lost contact with it at about 9:13am. Search and rescue operations were subsequently activated, while efforts to recove…

…failure puts occupants at risk. They also bring into sharper focus the experiences of survivors and bereaved families, many of whom are left to deal with the loss of loved ones, homes and livelihoods long after the rubble has been cleared. Recurring safety problem Building collapses remain a major public safety concern…

…names, testimonies and records of the victims for future generations. He said, “We have survivors. We have testimonies. We have names, even if they may not yet be exhaustive.” He added that the people of Asaba had endured the consequences of the massacre and emerged stronger, stressing that reconciliation was about for…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged survivors and families of victims of the 1967 Asaba Massacre to embrace forgiveness and reconciliation. Obasanjo made the call on Wednesday while participating virtually as chairman of the occasion at the 59th anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba. He described the m…

…with relevant authorities to locate and account for all persons on board. No survivors have been found.” The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the victims. Aneke described the crash as “a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Ai…

…names, testimonies and records of the victims for future generations. He said, “We have survivors. We have testimonies. We have names, even if they may not yet be exhaustive.” He added that the people of Asaba had endured the consequences of the massacre and emerged stronger, stressing that reconciliation was about for…

…went down near Igbokoda during a routine flight from Benin City to Lagos, with no survivors among the 25 on boardPresident Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning as military authorities opened a full investigation into the cause of the crashPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.…

…with relevant authorities to locate and account for all persons on board. “No survivors have been found. CAS has directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident. “The Nigerian Air Force will continue to provide timely and verified updates as the investigation progresses an…

…after the crash, working alongside relevant authorities to locate everyone on board. No survivors were found.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, called the incident "a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air For…

…with relevant authorities to locate and account for all persons on board. No survivors have been found. The crew members were: CREW1. Squadron Leader MI Aburime (Flight Captain)2. Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje (Co-pilot)3. Flight Lieutenant IS Bako (Co-pilot)4. Warrant Officer Abubakar A (Aircraft Technician)5. Corpor…

…with relevant authorities to locate and account for all persons on board. No survivors have been found.” The statement said The crew members were: Squadron Leader MI Aburime (Flight Captain), Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje (Co-pilot), Flight Lieutenant IS Bako (Co-pilot), Warrant Officer Abubakar A (Aircraft Technician…