Sometime this week, we all became aware of yet another case of bullying in one of our elite schools when the video showing one Mariam slapping Namtira Bwala her fellow school mate (we don’t know for sure if she is…
Death inside Abuja-Kaduna train: We’ve medics on board — NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased officer attached to Abuja-Kaduna train, assuring the public that they have medics available on all trains to provide immediate medical assistance in case of emergency.…
Father dies trying to rescue son from well in Kwara
A 49-year-old man, Fasasi Azeez, in Offa local government area of Kwara State, has died in a desperate attempt to rescue his son, Kaleed, who mistakenly fell into a deep well. Vanguard Correspondent reliably gathered that the son, Kaleed, was…
Return home for Christmas, you’re safe, Soludo tells Anambra people
ANAMBRA State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has urged the people of the state to return home and join their relations in celebrating the Christmas and New Year, assuring them that the state is safe. Press Secretary to the governor, Mr.…
Titan sub CEO dismissed safety warnings as “baseless cries”, emails show
Warnings over the safety of OceanGate’s Titan submersible were repeatedly dismissed by the CEO of the company, email exchanges with a leading deep sea exploration specialist show. In messages seen by the BBC, Rob McCallum told OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush…
At least 31 killed in gas explosion at China barbecue restaurant
At least 31 people have been killed and seven injured when gas used for cooking exploded at a barbecue restaurant in northwestern China. The blast tore through the restaurant about 8:40pm (12:40 GMT) on Wednesday on a busy street in…
Airport Hotel assures customers of safety
The Management of the Lagos Airport Hotel Limited has allayed the fears of customers after the fire incident in one of the layover rooms in its administrative section. The hotel’s Acting General Manager, Mrs Folashade Awe, in a statement, assured…