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Suspected IED Detonated at Bayelsa Secretariat Complex, One Arrested

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026Ayo Olowo

A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated early Wednesday morning at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex. The development triggered panic, a swift security response and a temporary disruption of official activities. The explosion occurred at about 6:00 am, prompting immediate intervention by the Bayelsa State Police Command and other security agencies. Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa […]

Many die as explosion rocks Ghana

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022Ayo Fashanu

Many people are confirmed dead after a huge explosion near a town in western Ghana. Police say a vehicle carrying mining explosives collided with a motorcycle near the town of Bogoso. Images shared by local media showed a large plume of black smoke rising above destroyed buildings and scattered debris as residents call for help. […]

Investigations reveal Abule-Ado fire not caused by gas cylinders!

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020Eben Tanimola

Recall the serious explosion in Abule-Ado area of Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, Lagos State, in the morning of Sunday 15 March 2020. According to the Nigerian National Emergency Management Agency, 15 persons died, 25 were injured while 50 houses got destroyed, including facilities at the Bethlehem Girls College. In an attempt to […]

Lebanese Prime minister, members of cabinet resign over Beirut explosion

August 11, 2020Ayo Olowo

The Lebanese prime minister and members of cabinet have resigned following the explosion which rocked Beirut, the country’s capital. Recall that a massive explosion rocked a part of the city on Tuesday, causing widespread damage to lives and properties. Windows were shattered, cars tumbled and buildings collapsed during the incident. According to Marwan Abboud, Beirut […]

Dozens killed as twin explosions rock Beirut

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020Eben Tanimola

Two huge explosions rocked the Lebanese capital’s port on Tuesday, killing and wounding dozens of people, shaking buildings and sending massive plumes of smoke billowing into the Beirut sky. Video footage of the second blast showed an enormous orange fireball that dwarfed nearby buildings and sent a devastating tornado-like shockwave ripping through the city. “We heard an […]

At least two killed, properties destroyed as pipeline explodes in Abule-Egba

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020Ayo Olowo

At least two persons were killed on Sunday, as pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) exploded in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos State. Ibrahim Farinloye, acting zonal coordinator of The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the south-west, confirmed this to NAN on Sunday. The raging fire caused panic among the residents of […]

BREAKING: Pipeline explosion burn many, destroy properties at Ijegun, Lagos

July 4, 2019July 4, 2019Eben Tanimola

A developing story suggests that a pipeline along Ijegun axis of Satellite town has exploded, stirring panic within the vicinity, leaving many dead. Footages on social media capture the flames and people running helter-skelter in a bid to avoid being caught up in the flames. As of the time of filing this report, it was […]

Komkom explosion leaves 10 dead

June 23, 2019June 23, 2019Ayo Olowo

A pipeline explosion in KomKom area of Oyigbo Local Government Area, Rivers State, has left at least 10 persons dead. According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, the pipeline exploded during a routine maintenance work by some engineers and has nothing to do with vandalism or terrorism. “The […]

Bomb blast kills three in Imo – Police confirms

June 7, 2019June 7, 2019Ayo Olowo

Police authority in Imo on Thursday confirmed that a bomb exploded in the state killing three persons. Police Public Relation Officer, (PPRO) in Imo, Orlando Ikeokwu, said the explosion occurred in Eziorsu community in Oguta local government area. Ikeokwu gave the names of the victims, as Elvis Ukado; Kasiemobi Uzoma and Justice Adie. The police […]

FRESH: Multiple explosions rock Maiduguri as military repel Boko Haram attacks on election morning

February 23, 2019Ayo Olowo

The Nigerian military has repelled Boko Haram attackers who made an attempt to infiltrate Maiduguri, the Borno capital today. Multiple bomb explosions and gun shots were heard between 5am and 6am. But calm has now been restored, according to tweets by some Nigerians in Maiduguri. The army has not issued a statement yet about the […]