The death toll from the attack on Zurak village in Wase local government area of Plateau State has risen to 56. Daily Trust had reported how bandits attacked the community, killing 50, injuring many and burning down houses. The development…
11 confirmed dead in Kano Mosque attack
Eleven persons have been confirmed dead in the arson carried out on Wednesday by a 38-year-old Shafiu Abubakar, who set a mosque on fire during the early morning prayer over inheritance dispute at Gadan village on the outskirts of Gezawa…
Hunt for survivors as Indonesian tsunami death toll tops 280 (Guardian)
Indonesian rescuers raced to find survivors Monday after a volcano-triggered tsunami killed at least 281 people, with experts warning the devastated region could be slammed by more deadly waves. Rescue teams used their bare hands, diggers and other heavy equipment…
California wildfires: Death toll rises to 31 with 200 missing (BBC)
The death toll in wildfires sweeping California has risen to 31, with more than 200 people still unaccounted for, officials have said. Six more people were confirmed killed in the Camp Fire in the north of the state, taking the…
