Fire gutted a one-storey commercial building in Ikeja’s Computer Village, Lagos, early Tuesday, destroying property worth millions of naira. The blaze, which broke out around midnight on Somoye Street, affected a building housing dealers of computers and computer accessories. No casualties were reported, though a Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service official sustained minor injuries …
A fire broke out at a Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) office in Abuja on the morning of Saturday, December 20, 2025. This was confirmed in a statement released by the agency on Saturday. According to the statement, the incident occurred at the FIRS office located at No. 15 Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5. It …
Authorities in Russia’s Omsk region on Tuesday reported an accident on an underground section of a major gas pipeline, prompting an emergency response and temporary disruption in the affected area. Regional governor Vitaly Khotsenko confirmed the incident on Telegram, saying emergency services immediately deployed to the scene and worked to prevent any escalation. He assured …
A sudden fire outbreak on Monday engulfed a petrol station and destroyed several properties in the Ago-Omoluabi area of Saki, Oyo State, sparking panic among residents and business owners in the bustling commercial town. Witnesses said thick smoke was first seen billowing into the sky before loud explosions followed, sending fuel attendants and passersby fleeing …
An early-morning fire on Thursday damaged part of the popular Jabi Lake Mall in the Federal Capital Territory, sparking panic among security personnel and responders. The fire, which reportedly started around 3:00 a.m., gutted the Adidas sports store within the complex. Firefighters from the Federal Fire Service, the Berger Fire Department, and the FCT Fire …
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has introduced drone technology to boost traffic monitoring and security surveillance across the state. The innovation marks a shift from manual enforcement to digital intelligence systems. Speaking at the launch, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the drones will provide real-time aerial coverage of major traffic corridors, enabling …
The FCT Police Command on Friday rescued two individuals lying in their pool of blood at Chicken House Junction, Wuse 2. The rescue operation followed a distress call to the police on Friday morning. According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, officers immediately mobilized to the scene, rescued the victims who …
By Esther Ososanya Commuters and passersby were thrown into panic on Thursday morning after a train coach detached from its compartments along the Ladipo axis of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, temporarily halting movement and sparking confusion in the area. The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m., involved a train travelling from Ogba Ayo in Ogun …
