Qatar Airways plane with 260 returns to Lagos after fault
A Qatar Airways flight from Lagos to Doha made an emergency return after a technical fault. All 260 passengers and crew evacuated safely. Full details on the aviation incident.
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March 9 Judgment on Tinubu's Emergency Powers Suit
Federal High Court fixes March 9 to rule on legality of Tinubu's actions in Rivers emergency. Will the President's power to suspend elected officials be upheld? Read the full details.
Omatu Brothers Buried After Lagos Insurance House Fire
Three Omatu brothers laid to rest in Anambra after Lagos high-rise fire. Peter Obi calls for urgent emergency service reform. Death toll rises to 10.
Peter Obi Attends Funeral of 3 Brothers Killed in Lagos Fire
Peter Obi attended the funeral of three brothers who died in the Great Nigeria Insurance House fire, calling it a national tragedy and demanding urgent improvements to emergency services.
Lagos Calls for Sustained Voluntary Blood Donations
Lagos health authorities seek 200,000-250,000 blood units annually to meet rising demand. Officials urge residents to become regular, voluntary donors to save lives in emergencies.
Lagos Balogun Market fire death toll climbs to 10
The death toll from the Great Nigeria Building fire at Lagos's Balogun Market has reached 10. Recovery operations continue as officials work to reach ground zero. Read the latest updates.
Marketers Back Out of Dangote Refinery Petrol Supply Deal
The landmark fuel supply agreement between Dangote Refinery and 20 major marketers collapses after pricing disputes. Falling global costs trigger a surge in imports, reshaping Nigeria's downstream market. Read the full analysis.
BRT bus fire causes traffic chaos on Third Mainland Bridge
A Lagos BRT bus caught fire on the Third Mainland Bridge, causing major traffic disruption. LASTMA confirms emergency response is ongoing. Read more for details.
Lagos GNI Building Fire: Death Toll Rises
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.
GNI Building Fire: Rescue Continues, More Bodies Found
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.
Supreme Court Rejects Suit on Rivers State Emergency
The Supreme Court declines jurisdiction over 11 states' challenge to the Rivers State emergency declaration. Analysts warn of dangers to democracy and federalism. Read the full analysis.
Lagos buried in waste as residents fear health disaster
Lagos is drowning in refuse as piles of waste block roads and drains across the city. Residents and health experts warn of an imminent public health crisis, with diseases like cholera and Lassa fever looming. Read more.
Historic First: Plane Lands Itself in Emergency
A Beechcraft Super King Air 200 made aviation history by using Garmin's Autoland system to land itself during a real in-flight emergency. Both crew members are safe. Read the full story.
Lagos Train-Bus Collision: No Casualties in Oshodi Crash
A train collided with a bus in Lagos's Oshodi area. LASEMA confirms no deaths or injuries. Read details of the emergency response and cause.
Lagos Train Hits Bus in Oshodi, No Casualties Recorded
A train collided with a commercial bus in Oshodi, Lagos. LASEMA confirms no injuries or fatalities. Preliminary report blames the bus driver's reckless driving. Full details inside.
Nigeria Classifies Bandits, Kidnappers as Terrorists
The Nigerian government has declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorist groups, ending ambiguous labels. A nationwide security emergency is declared to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
FG to Introduce New Emergency Passports in 2026
Nigeria Immigration Service announces new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for 2026. Comptroller General Kemi Nandap reveals biometric upgrade to replace current certificates. Read more.
Lagos Revives Local Emergency Committees
LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.
Nigerian Air Force Aircraft, Crew Leave Burkina Faso Safely
The Nigerian Air Force confirms its C-130 aircraft and 11 crew members have safely departed Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing. Read the full details on the diplomatic resolution and onward journey.
Couple dies in Tokyo sauna fire, safety failures exposed
A husband and wife tragically died in a Tokyo sauna fire. Investigations reveal a faulty door handle and a disabled emergency alarm system. Read the full report on this safety failure.
Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Air Force Personnel
Burkina Faso has released 11 detained Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew. The release followed high-level diplomatic talks led by Nigeria's Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar. Read the full details of the resolution.
Fubara: ₦600bn in Rivers Coffers After Emergency Rule
Governor Siminalayi Fubara reveals he met over ₦600 billion in Rivers State's treasury after emergency rule, defending his administration's transparent spending. Read details of the executive-legislature tension.
Rivers Governor Fubara Uncovers ₦600bn State Funds
Governor Siminalayi Fubara discloses Rivers State met ₦600bn after emergency rule, vows full financial transparency within six months. Details on new road projects inside.
ADC: Supreme Court Ruling Endangers Federalism
The African Democratic Congress warns a Supreme Court judgment granting the President power to suspend governors is a dangerous precedent. Read the full statement.
Okonkwo Faults Supreme Court Verdict on Rivers Emergency
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo warns the Supreme Court's verdict on Rivers emergency rule sets a dangerous precedent for democracy, allowing presidential overreach. Read his full analysis.
ADC Slams Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Emergency Powers
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) condemns the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential emergency powers as 'constitutional tyranny' that endangers federalism and democracy in Nigeria. Read their full warning.
10 Dead in Mexico Plane Crash, 3 Children Among Victims
A private plane crash near Toluca Airport, Mexico, kills 10, including 3 children. The pilot reported engine failure before attempting an emergency landing on a football field. Read the full report.
S'Court Verdict on Emergency Rule Unsettles Polity
The Supreme Court's affirmation of President Tinubu's emergency powers in Rivers State has ignited a fierce debate on federalism, separation of powers, and the potential for political misuse ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full analysis.
Tiv Seek Emergency Declaration in Benue Over Insecurity
Mzough u Tiv calls on President Tinubu to declare a security emergency in Benue State as killings and banditry force farmers into IDP camps, creating food scarcity. Read their urgent plea.
PDP Slams Supreme Court on Rivers Emergency Ruling
The Peoples Democratic Party warns that the Supreme Court's stance on Tinubu's Rivers State emergency declaration threatens Nigeria's democracy. Read the full details and public reactions.
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