No fewer than 69 persons were burnt to death from a fire outbreak that occurred after a fuel-laden tanker rammed into a building in Onitsha, Anambra State on Sunday. At least 15 L300 buses were also burnt. The tragedy occurred at about 3pm at Upper Iweka Roundabout when the tanker conveying fuel to Asaba in…
Saudi Arabia’s King Is Dead
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Saudi King has died in Riyadh hospital after suffering from a lung infection. He was aged 90. Abdullah, the force behind the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC and a U.S. ally in the fight against al-Qaeda, came to power in 2005 after his half-brother King Fahd died. His 79-year-old half brother,…
Twin Explosion Rock Jos
At least 32 persons were reportedly killed after two bomb explosions occurred in central Jos, the capital of Plateau State, on Thursday evening. According to residents, the first blast occurred at about 6.30 p.m. near a busy motor park, operated by state-owned Plateau Riders. The scene of the attack was also close to the outlet…
Former Washington Mayor Is Dead
Marion Barry, former Washington DC Mayor, who won re-election after a drug arrest, has died at the age of 78. He died overnight at a hospital in Washington, DC, Council spokeswoman, LaToya Foster said. Barry, a Democrat served three terms from 1979 to 1991 before his personal life overshadowed his politics. He was arrested in…
Edo Lawmaker Dies Of Kidney Failure
Peter Aliu, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, representing Etsako East constituency, is dead. Aliu, 61, died in the morning of Monday, November 3 after a protracted illness traced to kidney failure. Until his death, the lawyer was the Chairman, House committee on appropriation and project monitoring. He was elected on the…
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