Some Corps members deployed to Ekiti State narrowly escaped death on Friday morning when the wall of the female hostel of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp collapsed on them. The corp members recuperating in the clinic inside the…
1 dead, 18 rescued in Jigawa boat mishap
A tragic boat accident occurred on the Kwalgai River in Auyo Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Sunday evening, resulting in the death of one person while 18 others were rescued. One person is, however, still missing. According to…
Troops killed 286 terrorists, rescued 122 hostages in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), says troops eliminated no fewer than 286 terrorists, apprehended 244 others, and rescued 122 kidnapped hostages in different theatres of operation across the country in the last week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba,…
FCT Police rescue 14 hostages, kill abductor; scores wounded
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police command says it has rescued 14 abducted persons at Ukya village in Nasarawa State, bordering Abuja. The victims were rescued by operatives of the anti-kidnapping unit and the Rubochi Division Police Headquarters at about…
Kaduna fire service records 325 fire outbreaks, 12 deaths in 2023
The Kaduna State Fire Service said it recorded 325 fire outbreaks and 12 deaths in 2023. Mr Paul Aboi, Director, fire service, who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kaduna. He said the incidents…
Soldiers kill, arrest 13,856 terrorists, rescues 4,488 hostages in 2023-DHQ
The Defence Media Operations(DMO), said soldiers engaged in the counter terrorism war and other security operations across the country killed a total of 6,886 terrorists and other suspected criminals in 2023. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Edward, who…
Dog rescued swimming 220 km off Thailand (VOA)
A dog found swimming more than 220 kilometers (135 miles) from shore by workers on an oil rig crew in the Gulf of Thailand has been returned safely to land. A worker on the rig belonging to Chevron Thailand Exploration…
Cruise ship rescues fishermen lost at sea for 20 days (HuffPost)
Two Costa Rican fishermen were rescued by a passing cruise ship Friday night after having been lost at sea for nearly three weeks. A Royal Caribbean cruise liner picked up the men without injuries, a spokesman for the liner told…