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DISASTER1d agoHow hardship forces homes to shun balanced dietsFor millions of Nigerians, the challenge is no longer about maintaining a balanced diet, but ensuring there is something to eat when the sun goes down. The post How hardship forces homes to shun balanced diets appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER2d agoPolice caution dog owners after three dogs attack technician in EdoPolice are cautioning dog owners following an incident where three dogs attacked a technician in Edo. This emphasizes concerns about public safety regarding animal control.pmnewsnigeria.com · Nigeria
DISASTER2d agoGroup confirms security incident at car park, commends staff for ‘containing’ situationThe security team stood between danger and the people in their care, and it is through their bravery that the situation was contained and safety restored. The post Group confirms security incident at car park, commends staff for ‘containing’ situation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTER2d agoNewborn found in carton, rescued from Benue forestAn eyewitness and councillor representing the area, Gabriel Mbaukaan, told journalists by phone in Makurdi on Sunday that the baby was in an extremely critical condition when she was found, with maggots allegedly crawling around her body and a foul smell emanating from the carton. The post Newborn found in carton, rescued from Benue forest appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER2d agoNo water released from Lagdo Dam, FG assures NigeriansBy Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), has dismissed reports that water is being released from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, saying there is no cause for alarm. NiHSA Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Arc Umar Mohammed, made this known in a statement on Sunday, following reports […] The post No water released from Lagdo Dam, FG assures Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERBREAKING2d agoFlood: Several Passengers, Vehicles Stranded Along Limankara-Gwoza Road In BornoChannels TV
DISASTER2d agoDelta community protests six-month oil spill, demands urgent actionBy Jimitota Onoyume ODIDI — Residents of Odidi, an oil-bearing community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, have protested a crude oil spill which they said had persisted for six months, calling for urgent intervention by the operating company and relevant government agencies. The protesters alleged that the prolonged spill had destroyed […] The post Delta community protests six-month oil spill, demands urgent action appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER2d agoZimbabwe: At least 27 people dead after minibus and truck collide head onAfricanews [en]
DISASTER2d agoOnitsha Head Bridge is 60, and somebody is stealing its bonesVanguard Nigeria
DISASTER3d agoMillions licensed to die under power lines: How govt planning failures put lives, investments at riskFor more than two decades, pupils of Clementine Schools in Agbado Oke, Lagos resumed each morning beneath the shadow of twin high-voltage electricity transmission lines. The post Millions licensed to die under power lines: How govt planning failures put lives, investments at risk appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERBREAKING3d agoPolice detain officer over alleged shooting that killed motoristPremium Times
DISASTER3d agoMore People, More Trash: Hamzat blames influx for Lagos waste surge"The continuous influx of people into Lagos has placed additional pressure on existing waste management infrastructure and services" The post More People, More Trash: Hamzat blames influx for Lagos waste surge appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER3d agoSudan’s date palm trees under threat from drought and wildfiresIn Sudan, date palm trees are an economic lifeline for residents of Northern State.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTER3d agoZimbabwe crash involving church minibus kills 27Dozens of people were killed when a minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe. The crash near the town of Chivhu is the latest deadly road accident in the African country.DW News [en]
DISASTER3d agoRoad collapse cuts off Taraba communitiesSeveral communities in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State have been cut off The post Road collapse cuts off Taraba communities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTER3d agoPeople stranded for days on dilapidated Nigerian highwayAl Jazeera asked people on the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road how they view this infrastructure crisis.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKING3d agoTwenty - seven dead as minibus taxi crashes in Zimbabwetheadvocate.com.au · Australia
DISASTER3d agoOML 42: Delta community threatens to shutdown oil operations over spillOdidi, a host community of OML, 42, in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta, has protested over the oil spill in the area, urging the firm and other relevant agencies to quickly come to fix the problem. The post OML 42: Delta community threatens to shutdown oil operations over spill appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER3d agoZimbabwe minibus carrying church members crashes, killing at least 27Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTER3d ago27 die in Church bus crashA minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people, police said Saturday The post 27 die in Church bus crash appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER3d agoRUNWAY EXCURSION: Indiscriminate construction of structures endangering airport safety, experts warnBy Dickson Omobola Following the runway excursion involving Enugu Air at Benin Airport, aviation experts have raised the alarm that random location of structures at airports is putting aviation safety at risk. They particularly identified the presence of buildings and uncompleted buildings in and around airports, saying poorly sited infrastructure could interfere with the safe […] The post RUNWAY EXCURSION: Indiscriminate construction of structures endangering airport safety, experts warn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER3d agoHow NaijAidUK Expands Emergency Preparedness – THISDAYLIVENaijAidUK is expanding its efforts in emergency preparedness. This highlights initiatives aimed at improving readiness for potential crises.thisdaylive.com · Nigeria
DISASTER4d agoOne dead, three injured as 30-year-old building collapses in LafiaBy Edwin Phillip, Lafia LAFIA — Tragedy struck the Tudun Amba area of Lafia, Nasarawa State, after a 30-year-old mud house collapsed on a family of six, killing a four-year-old girl and injuring three others. The incident occurred at about 2am on Thursday, shortly after rainfall. An eyewitness, Kefas Abu Danjuma, who is the deceased […] The post One dead, three injured as 30-year-old building collapses in Lafia appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER4d agoUmahi orders closure of old Niger Bridge for repairsBy Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has ordered the temporary closure of the old Niger Bridge for major rehabilitation works. Umahi, who spoke at the Ogbunike interchange linking Anambra State to the Second Niger Bridge, said the closure would take effect seven days from Friday, with traffic diverted to […] The post Umahi orders closure of old Niger Bridge for repairs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria