Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu pledges to complete transformational projects in his final full year, addressing 2025's fires and floods. A committee is formed for the safe demolition of the burnt GNI building.
A major fire gutted the Mobile Police 13 unit office complex in Makurdi on Sunday morning. No casualties reported, but the status of the armoury remains undisclosed. Read the full report.
Fr Kelvin Ugwu argues the Christian focus should be on preparing for a 'happy death', not praying against premature death. He cites biblical figures and young saints. Read his full argument.
A Lagos governor's aide condemns attempts to frame market fires as ethnic sabotage, citing unsafe trader practices as the real cause. Read the full details and official reaction.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu confirms 8 fatalities in the GNI building fire, orders demolition of unsafe structures. DNA tests needed for 3 victims. Read the latest updates.
Great Nigeria Insurance Plc clarifies its position on the Martins Street fire, revealing a legal dispute with the Shitta-Bey family. The insurer confirms its operations are unaffected. Read the full details.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu confirms eight fatalities in the Christmas Eve GNI building fire, orders demolition of unsafe structures. Read the latest updates on the tragic incident.
A devastating fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has left at least 40 dead and 115 injured. Many victims are teenagers. Read the latest updates and official reactions.
French footballer Tahirys Dos Santos suffers severe burns in a deadly New Year's fire at a Swiss ski resort nightclub that killed over 40 people. Read the full report on the tragedy.
A devastating fire on New Year's Day destroyed the popular Ozyet Suya spot in Abuja's River Park Garden. Property worth millions lost. Read more on the incident and safety calls.
The Lagos State Government confirms six fatalities and 13 injuries from the Greater Nigeria Insurance House fire. Three victims were burnt beyond recognition. Get the full update.
Nigerian soldiers threatened reporters from The Guardian, Punch, and seized an AIT camera while covering the Arena Market fire in Lagos. Read the full report on the incident and fire damage.
A New Year's Day fire gutted four electronics shops in Ikotun, Lagos, destroying millions in goods. Quick action by neighbours and firefighters saved the building. No casualties were reported.
A devastating fire razed Moore Pharmaceutical Store and other shops in Jalingo's Michelin area on Jan 1, 2026. No casualties, but traders face ruin. Read more and see how to help.
The Lagos State Government confirms another body recovered from the GNI building fire site on Lagos Island. Get the latest updates on casualties and the ongoing investigation.
Rescue operations at the GNI building fire in Lagos enter day 8 as emergency responders recover another body. Get the latest official update on casualties and injuries.
The heartbreaking final calls of businessman Nze Obum, trapped in the Lagos Great Nigeria building fire, reveal a desperate struggle for survival. Read the full story and public outrage.
Heartbreaking details emerge as China-based trader Nze Obum made desperate calls from under rubble after the Great Nigeria House fire at Balogun Market. Read the full story.
A devastating fire has razed sections of the Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos, causing massive losses for traders. This comes just a week after the Balogun Market inferno. Read the full report.
The Building Collapse Prevention Guild raises alarm over systemic fire safety failures in Lagos Island skyscrapers after the Great Nigeria Insurance inferno. Urgent government action demanded.
A fire incident near Sango Divisional Police Station in Ibadan destroyed eight shops, causing millions in damage. No casualties were reported. Read the full report.
A devastating fire has destroyed goods worth millions of Naira at Arena Market in Lagos. Traders are counting losses as emergency services battle the blaze. Read full report.
Friends mourn Chukwuebuka Emmanuel, missing after alerting public to the Great Nigeria House fire. Three bodies recovered, eight rescued. Read the full story.
The devastating fire at the Great Nigeria Insurance building on Lagos Island has claimed five lives, injured 12, and destroyed millions in goods. Traders call for urgent government action as the blaze continues to burn.
MFM's Dr. Daniel Olukoya and Pastor Folashade reveal how their love story began in the 1980s through church music and divine confirmation. Read their inspiring journey.
A fire at a residential building on Alemuloke Street, Sango Ibadan, destroyed six rooms. Firefighters' swift action prevented casualties and further spread. Officials commend response and urge fire safety.
A swift response by Oyo State and Federal firefighters prevented a major disaster after a fire broke out in a Sango, Ibadan residential building. No lives were lost. Learn crucial fire safety tips from officials.
Nigeria's football community was shaken in 2025 as it lost eight iconic stars, including AFCON 1980 heroes Christian Chukwu and Charles Bassey, and legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Read their stories.
Nollywood actress Lizzy Gold Onuwaje announces her father's death, describing him as her 'gist partner.' The sad news follows the trending death of colleague Allwell Ademola, plunging fans into grief.
A 33,000-litre petrol tanker crash and explosion on Christmas Day in Lagos claimed two lives and destroyed property. Officials cite excessive speed and warn against scooping fuel.