Yobe Boat Accident Death Toll Rises to 29
The death toll from the Yobe boat accident has risen to 29. Search and rescue efforts continue as authorities cite overloading and structural defects as causes. Read the full report.
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Nigerian Mum Dies in UK, Family Seeks Help
Damilola Balogun, a Nigerian mother of three in the UK, has died after fluid on the brain. Her family, left in financial crisis, is appealing for support for funeral costs and her children.
Chelle: Heart Surgery Caused Viral AFCON Water Moment
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle explains the real reason he was doused with water at AFCON 2023, linking it to a serious cardiac surgery. Read his full story and his calm approach to AFCON 2025.
PEPC Foundation Commissions Water Project in Ibeju-Lekki
PEPC Foundation provides clean water and food packs to Ibeju-Lekki residents. Founder Otunba Lukman Akinsanya plans nationwide expansion to combat waterborne diseases. Read more.
Six dead, four rescued in Lagos boat mishap
A passenger boat accident in Lagos has left six dead and four rescued. Authorities are searching for missing persons after the vessel hit a submerged object. Read the latest updates.
5 Signs Your 'Meruwa' Water is Unsafe
Cholera outbreaks in Nigeria are often linked to contaminated water. Learn the five critical signs to check before buying from jerrycan vendors ('Meruwa') to protect your family's health.
5 Signs Your 'Meruwa' Water is Unsafe
Learn the 5 critical signs that water from jerrycan vendors ('Meruwa') may be contaminated and could lead to cholera. Protect your family's health with these essential checks.
Heavy Metals Found in Yobe Water, Linked to Kidney Disease
A new report reveals dangerous levels of cadmium, lead, and arsenic in Yobe water samples, driving a decades-long kidney failure crisis. Researchers urge immediate action.
Two Teenagers Drown in Ibadan's Apete River
The Apete community in Ibadan mourns Abdullahi Sheriff, 15, and Adekitan Rasheed, 13, who drowned in a local river. Learn the details and urgent safety calls from residents.
Teenagers Drown in Apete River, Ibadan
Two teenagers, Abdullahi Sheriff (15) and Adekitan Rasheed (13), drowned in a river in Apete, Ibadan, on December 21, 2025. Read the tragic details and community warnings ignored.
Tyla Leads Spotify Africa, Beats Burna Boy, Tems
South African singer Tyla is now Africa's most-streamed artist on Spotify, overtaking Nigerian stars Burna Boy and Tems. Discover her meteoric rise to global fame.
Pure Water Sells for N200 in Lokoja Holiday Traffic Jam
A Nigerian lady stuck on the Abuja-Lokoja road exposes how hawkers sell sachet water for up to N200. Read her shocking experience and public reactions to the annual gridlock.
Water Ministry Goes Paperless with 1GOV Digital System
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has launched the 1GOV ECM system, ending paper-based operations. This digital shift promises improved service delivery and transparency for Nigerians. Read more about this transformative step.
Man kills childhood friend over sachet water in Niger
Niger State Police arrest Abdulazeez Abubakar for allegedly stabbing Sadiq Sani to death after an argument over 'pure water'. Read the shocking details of the tragedy.
Man stabs friend to death over pure water argument in Niger
A minor dispute over sachet water for ablution turned fatal in Minna, as a 23-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 20-year-old friend. Police have arrested the suspect. Read the shocking details.
Man kills friend over sachet water in Minna
A minor disagreement over sachet water for ablution in Minna turned fatal, leaving one dead. Angry youths demand justice. Read the full story.
Rivers Community Protests 2-Year Power, Water Outage
Women in Kula, Rivers State, protest lack of electricity and water for over two years despite hosting major oil firms. They plead for government intervention amid a health crisis.
IDU 2025 Outreach: Free Health Screening, Water for Isale Eko
Isale-Eko Descendants Union kicks off 2025 community wellness with free health checks, clean water distribution, and a heritage walk. Join the movement for a healthier Lagos Island.
Church Leaders' Daughter Dumps Christianity for Ancestral Worship
The daughter of an apostle and a deaconess reveals why she abandoned Christianity to become a water priestess, embracing her ancestors' way. Discover her parents' reaction and the online debate it sparked.
Lady's Room Flooded, Belongings Ruined After Work
A Nigerian lady returned from work to find her room flooded, her bed and clothes ruined. Her viral TikTok video sparked massive sympathy and reactions online. Read her full story and see how people responded.
Nigerian man's N2m flat has no water, light, rent hiked
A Nigerian man paid N2 million for an apartment only to find no water or electricity. After one year, his landlord issued a quit notice and raised the rent to over N3 million. Read his full story and tenant rights in Nigeria.
Burna Boy Tour Cancelled Amid Fan Backlash
Burna Boy faces real consequences as US tour dates get cancelled following Denver incident where he ejected sleeping fan. Is this Nigeria's first real cancellation?
Woman pours boiling water on boyfriend's colleague in Kano
Victoria Emmanuel, 23, hospitalized after colleague's girlfriend allegedly poured boiling water on her in Kano residence. Suspect remanded until December 9.
Woman Found Dead in Ondo Hotel, Partner Missing
Police investigate mysterious death of woman found in Ore hotel room. Male companion fled scene. No visible injuries reported. Investigation ongoing.
Schoolboy, 8, stabbed at primary school in Melbourne
An 8-year-old boy was stabbed at Brentwood Park Primary School in Melbourne. An 11-year-old suspect is being questioned. Police found multiple knives in his bag.
Kano deepens economic partnership with France, China
Kano State forges stronger economic and social partnerships with France and China, focusing on water reform, investment, and sustainable development for the people.
Burna Boy Cancels US Shows After Fan Incident
Burna Boy's 'No Sign of Weakness Tour' faces major setbacks as five US arena shows are cancelled following viral incident with sleeping fan and ticket sales slump.
Lokoja Dialogues Launch to Boost Nigeria's Water Security
Nigeria launches Lokoja Dialogues to address water crisis, potentially boosting GDP by 6% annually and reducing farmer-herder conflicts worth $13.7 billion through WEFE nexus approach.
Ammunition Scare at ABU Zaria Main Entrance
Fear grips Ahmadu Bello University as bullets fall from speeding bus. Security agents recover ammunition amid bandit supply concerns. Read full details.
Anambra Factory Fire Destroys Millions in Goods
Massive fire destroys tissue papers and baby clothing worth millions at Nnewi factory. No casualties reported as firefighters battle early morning blaze. Read full details.
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