Several Feared Dead as Students’ Hostel Collapses in Anambra

Several Feared Dead as Students’ Hostel Collapses in Anambra

An unspecified number of people are feared dead, while several others remain trapped after a three-storey students' hostel collapsed in Oko, the host community of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The building, identified as Elite Five Star Lodge, is located beside Tonimas Filling Station in the Amokpala area behind the institution. The cause of the collapse has not yet been determined. Rescue […]

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GOV DIKKO RADDA INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT ALONG DAURA-KATSINA ROAD

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has been discharged after being involved in a minor road accident yesterday evening along the Daura–Katsina road. This was confirmed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, who noted that Radda is in good health and high spirits. According to Mohammed, the accident was minor and the governor’s condition was stable. “Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda was involved in a minor […]

21/07/2025 13

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Breaking: President Tinubu arrives Benue State, heading for the townhall meeting

President Tinubu has arrived Makurdi, Benue state capital to address security changes in the state, to commensurate with the Government and people of Yelewata in Guwa Local Government Area as well as to address the security challenges facing the state. The president who arrive at the Makurdi Airport located at the tactical Air command Nigerian Air Force Base , Makurdi at about 12:58pm was received by Governor Hyacinth Alia and […]

18/06/2025 18 2

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BENUE KILLINGS: UNITED NATIONS CONDEMNS ATTACK, CALLS FOR JUSTICE

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the recent attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Benue, North Central Nigeria, in which scores of civilians were killed. Report says dozens of people were killed while they slept and several displaced following brutal attacks on the village of Yelewata. Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said “We’re monitoring the situation. President Bola Tinubu condemned the ongoing violence in Benue and called on all […]

17/06/2025 21

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TINUBU VISITS MAIDUGURI, ASSURES FLOOD VICTIMS OF FG’S SUPPORT

President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to create a disaster relief fund to take care of natural disasters, such as the one that wreaked havoc in Maiduguri, Borno State. President Tinubu made the announcement at the Borno State Government House when he visited the state to sympathise with the government and people over the recent flooding from Alau Dam. Tinubu, who urged the private sector to contribute to the fund, […]

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