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Chukwu Eze

January 27, 2025

Three officers, several Nigerian soldiers killed in Timbuktu Triangle gunfight with ISWAP terrorists

The Nigerian Army has confirmed dozens of military casualties and the killing of over 60 insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno during a gunfight with terrorists.

ARMED SOLDIERS (Credit: Premium times)
January 16, 2025

Abiodun, Daniel, others mourn late deputy chief whip Onanuga

Mr Abiodun said that Onanuga’s death was both devastating and sudden

The late Chief whip, Adewunmi Onanuga
January 13, 2025

Lagos, Port Harcourt named among eight most dangerous cities in Nigeria

Portharcourt tops the list as the most dangerous city, with 85 incidents reported, which primarily include violent crimes such as armed robbery and kidnapping.

Lagos State
January 13, 2025

PROFILE: Lasbat Meranda emerges first female Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly

She will be the first woman to serve in that role, after seven men previously held the position between October 2, 1979, when Oladosu Oshinowo became the first Speaker.

Lasbat Meranda
January 11, 2025

Over 3,000 flights cancelled as winter storm hits U.S.

Delta Airlines has cancelled over 1,100 flights across its network on Friday.

Stranded passengers at Manchester Airport
January 6, 2025

Spanish tourist killed while bathing elephant in Thailand

The incident occurred when Ms Garcia was bathing the animal, which was considered a common activity among tourists in Thailand.

Elephant
December 29, 2024

Police apprehend minors for iron rod theft in Abuja

Some residents of Guzape reported suspicious activities at the site, noting that the minors made a nightly visit to the building.

Nigerian Police
December 22, 2024

Police confirm 22 deaths, open investigation after stampede over Christmas rice in Anambra

The figure was lower than the 28 bodies that hospital workers informed Peoples Gazette were recovered from the tragedy at Obi Jackson Foundation

Ernest Obiejesi and The Nigerian Police
December 21, 2024

Death toll rises to 38 as Nigerians rush for Christmas rice in Anambra, Abuja 

Hospital managers were calling on residents to donate blood amid fears that the available facilities might be inadequate to contain the crisis. 

Photos from scene of stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Abuja
December 21, 2024

Dozens killed, scores hospitalised in stampede over Christmas rice at Obi Jackson Foundation in Anambra

The incident came days after a similar Christmas charity event turned deadly in Ibadan, killing 35 children. 

Ernest Obiejesi and poor people' photo used to illustrate this story.