Disaster

NIGER STATE – The Niger State Government has issued a directive for residents of riverine communities across the state to immediately relocate to upland areas in response to looming flood threats. ‎The warning follows recent alerts by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Federal Government, forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in 15 states, including […]

Tokara, Japan  — A wave of seismic activity has shaken the remote Tokara island chain in southern Japan, with 474 earthquakes recorded since Saturday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). In a statement issued Thursday morning, the JMA confirmed that although no major damage has been reported, residents are urged to remain alert as […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, urging both nations to show maximum restraint and prioritize diplomacy. The call was made in a statement issued Saturday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, in response to Israel’s […]

ABIA STATE – A tall and large billboard collapsed on some tricycles carrying passengers in Aba, Abia State, on Wednesday, resulting in injuries to many passengers, with some feared dead. The incident happened in the afternoon at the Salad Market junction near the GIA Event Centre during a rainfall that came with strong winds. A […]

Ibadan, Nigeria — A midnight fire outbreak has devastated parts of the staff quarters at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, resulting in the destruction of property valued in millions of naira. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 am on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, affected three out of four rooms in the quarters. The Oyo State Fire Service […]

Ukraine — Russian strikes wounded about 31 people in Ukraine overnight, officials said on Friday, a day after Kyiv and Washington signed a landmark minerals deal. Ukraine hopes the deal will pave the way for Washington to provide security pledges to the embattled country, which has been fighting a Russian invasion for more than three […]