Nigeria: Crowd Crush At Charity Event Kills 32

23 Dec 2024

At least 32 people were killed in two separate crowd crushes during charity events in Nigeria on Saturday, according to police reports cited by CNN. The first incident occurred in Okija, a town in Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria, where 22 people lost their lives. The tragedy unfolded at an...

35 Children Killed In Horrific Stampede At Nigerian School Fair In Ibadan, 8 Arrested

20 Dec 2024

A tragic stampede at a school fair in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria, has resulted in the deaths of 35 children and left six others critically injured, police reported on Thursday. The incident happened yesterday at the Basorun Islamic High School, at a fair organized by the Wings Foundation and Agidigbo FM...

Gunmen Strike In Nigeria: 50+ Women And Children Kidnapped In Brutal Raid

10 Dec 2024

In a recent event a gang of gunmen stormed into Kakin Dawa village in Nigeria's northwest Zamfara state on Sunday, kidnapping more than 50 women and children. The attackers, identified as local "bandits," arrived on motorcycles armed with assault rifles, raiding homes and abducting residents. The assault took place around...

PM Modi Concludes Three-Nation Tour, Strengthens Global Ties

23 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi after completing a five-day diplomatic tour across three nations—Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana. The visit, held from November 16 to 21, focused on enhancing bilateral ties and global cooperation. Highlights of the Tour 1. Nigeria: PM Modi's journey began in Nigeria, where he met...

Nigeria Bestows ‘Grand Commander Of The Order Of The Niger’ Award On PM Narendra Modi

17 Nov 2024

Nigeria's highest distinction, the 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, has been conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of his visit to Abuja on Sunday. It was morning hours of the day when PM Modi had taken a meeting with Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at...

PM Modi Lands in Nigeria, Warmly Greeted by Indian Community | Watch

17 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 17 years. This visit is part of his five-day journey to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana, following an invitation from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Warm Reception by the...

Prime Minister Modi to Visit Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from 16-21 November

12 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a significant diplomatic visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from November 16 to 21, 2024, to strengthen bilateral relations and engage in key international summits. Visit to Nigeria (Nov 16-17, 2024) At the invitation of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prime Minister Modi...

Girl’s Revenge Plot Backfires, Ends In Tragic Poisoning Of Five People

02 Nov 2024

In a heartbreaking case of vengeance gone awry, a young woman from Edo State, Nigeria, has been arrested after allegedly attempting to poison her ex-boyfriend’s soup, which inadvertently resulted in the death of five people. The local community is in shock as the chilling details of the incident unfold. The...

Fuel Tanker Explosion In Nigeria Claims 94 Lives, Injures Many

16 Oct 2024

In a tragic incident, at least 94 people were killed and several others injured following a fuel tanker explosion triggered by an accident in Nigeria’s Jigawa state. The explosion occurred shortly after midnight when the tanker driver lost control on a highway near a university, according to police spokesperson Lawan...

Flooding In Nigeria Leads To Mass Prison Escape, 274 Inmates At Large

16 Sep 2024

Heavy flooding in Borno State, Nigeria, has resulted in the escape of at least 274 inmates from a local prison, according to the Nigerian Correctional Service. The flood caused significant damage to the Maiduguri Medium Security Custodial Center (MSCC) and adjacent staff quarters, destroying the prison walls and facilitating the...