Tag: death
Absence of defendants stalls trial of Arise News anchor’s death
Abuja, Feb.9, 2026 (NAN)The trial of 11 defendants accused of causing the death of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, was stalled on Monday at...
Man dies trying to salvage burning gas cylinder in Kano
Kano, Feb. 9, 2026(NAN) The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of a 30-year-old man, Ashahabu Ubale, while retrieving a burning gas cylinder...
Gunmen kill commercial motorcyclist, snatch motorcycle in Ondo
Akure, Feb.6, 2026 (NAN) Gunmen have killed a commercial motorcyclist and snatched his motorcycle on Wednesday night in Oba-Ile, Akure North Local Government Area...
FRSC hails life sentence for truck driver over officer’s death
Abuja, Feb. 6, 2026 (NAN)The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has described the conviction and life imprisonment of Okpara Onyekachi as a landmark victory...
Zaria: Prominent islamic cleric Sheikh “Rigi-Rigi” Kusfa dies at 57
Zaria (Kaduna State), Feb. 2, 2026 (NAN) A renowned Islamic cleric in Zaria, Sheikh Usman Idris, popularly known as “Rigi-Rigi,” has died at the...
FMC Abuja denies negligence in death of snakebite victim
Abuja, Feb. 2, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja has dismissed reports on social-media alleging negligence and non-availability of anti-snake venom in...
Police arrest Imam, 3 others over death of man in Osogbo
Osogbo, Jan. 31, 2026 (NAN)The Police in Osun have arrested four persons, including an Imam, over the alleged death of a yet to be...
Police confirm death of 53-year-old man during visit to female friend...
Minna, Jan. 30, 2026 (NAN) The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the death of a 53-year-old man who reportedly collapsed and died while...
Tinubu condoles Wilfred Ndidi on father’s passing
Abuja, Jan. 28, 2026 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to Super Eagles Captain, Wilfred Ndidi, on the death of his father,...
Oborevwori condoles Super Eagles Captain, Wilfred Ndidi on Father’s death
Asaba, Jan. 28, 2026(NAN) Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has commiserated Super Eagles Captain, Wilfred Ndidi over the death of his father, Mr Sunday...
Human rights activist, Okei-Odumakin mourns sister’s death
Lagos, Jan. 27, 2026 (NAN)The family of Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, a prominent human rights activist, has announced the demise of her younger sister, Comrade...
Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian in Rivers
Port Harcourt, Jan. 24, 2026 (NAN) A hit-and-run driver has killed an unidentified middle-aged woman along Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt.
The News Agency of Nigeria...
Trapped trailer driver dies from collision on Otedola bridge – LASTMA
Lagos, Jan. 23, 2026 (NAN) The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a collision between two heavy-duty trailers, one laden with sand and...
Bus driver allegedly kills lover in Benin
Benin, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) The police command in Edo says it has arrested a 42-year-old mini-bus driver, Osabuohen Igerevba, for allegedly killing his...
Court adjourns trial of Anthony Joshua’s driver to Feb. 25
Sagamu(Ogun), Jan. 20,(NAN) A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Tuesday adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, 45, the driver involved in...
11 killed as bus, truck collide on Benin–Agbor road
Benin, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) No fewer than 11 persons lost their lives, while seven others sustained injuries in a fatal auto-crash that occurred...
UN advocates universal abolition of death penalty
New York, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) UN human rights office (OHCHR) has advocated the universal abolition of death penalty, noting that 2025 saw an...
