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Watch: Plane Crashes On Busy Road, Bursts Into Flame In Viral Video

The video of the crash shared on social media platforms shows a light aircraft descending towards a busy road, which later crashes into the street with vehicular movement.

Aug 03, 2023, 14:15 PM IST

Nigeria Accident: Fierce collision between train and bus in Lagos, 6 killed

A terrible road accident took place in Nigeria. The incident took place due to a fierce collision between a train and a bus in the Lagos area of ​​Nigeria. 7 have died in this accident and many people have been seriously injured.

Mar 10, 2023, 08:48 AM IST

Cardi B buys toys worth $5K for poor kids

Cardi also hired a rental truck and called on some aides to help load the toys and ship them off to children.

Dec 24, 2019, 16:45 PM IST

At least 8 dead in building collapse in Nigeria's Lagos

A four-story residential building collapsed in Nigeria's largest city and killed at least eight people, emergency officials and an Associated Press photographer in Lagos said on Wednesday.

Jul 26, 2017, 18:02 PM IST

Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo back home after London visit to ailing President

The unannounced and brief trip has fuelled speculation over Buhari's illness, the details of which have not been made public, and whether he will be able to stand in the 2019 elections.

 

Jul 12, 2017, 16:23 PM IST

Nigerian police arrest man suspected of Lagos bridge bomb plot

A plot to blow up a major bridge in Nigeria`s commercial capital Lagos has been foiled following the arrest of a 43-year-old man suspected of being part of a gang that planned to carry out the attack, police said.

Dec 29, 2016, 16:01 PM IST

Nigeria declares 55 Boko Haram fighters wanted

Nigeria on Monday released a banner containing photographs and names of 55 Boko Haram wanted for various attacks and terror activities in the northeast where the military currently prosecute war against the insurgents.

Nov 22, 2016, 06:26 AM IST

Nigeria foils suicide attacks in restive northeast: Army

Nigerian military have thwarted attempted suicide attacks in the restive northeast, the epicentre of the seven-year Boko Haram insurgency, the army has said. 

Nov 05, 2016, 18:57 PM IST

Food crisis in northeast Nigeria like Darfur, South Sudan: UN

Urgent funding is needed to keep thousands of people alive in Boko Haram-hit northeast Nigeria, the UN said Monday, stressing that the situation borders on famine and compares to crises in Darfur and South Sudan.

Jul 11, 2016, 23:59 PM IST

Six killed in Lagos 'militant' attack

Six people have been killed in villages on the outskirts of Lagos, police and the state government said, blaming "suspected militants" from the Niger Delta.

Jun 27, 2016, 03:19 AM IST

Nigeria to deploy troops in Benue to end communal killings

The Nigerian Army will adjust deployment of troops as part of measures to end the killings in Agatu communities in central north Benue State, a top military officer said on Saturday.

Mar 20, 2016, 05:13 AM IST

34 dead in Lagos building collapse: Rescuers

Thirty-four people died in the collapse of a five-storey building under construction in an upmarket area of Nigeria`s biggest city, Lagos, a rescue official said on Wednesday.

Mar 10, 2016, 02:00 AM IST

South Africa`s Zuma visits Nigeria

South Africa`s President Jacob Zuma begins a two-day state visit to Nigeria on Tuesday, which observers see as an attempt to mend fences between the continent`s largest economic powers.

Mar 08, 2016, 10:15 AM IST

Boko Haram changes tactics for terror attacks in Nigeria

Boko Haram militants have changed tactics to carry out terror activities in Nigeria as security forces stepped up war against terrorism, the country's military authority said.

Jan 31, 2016, 09:41 AM IST

Man drops dead after sex romp

The victim, who is a father of three and a printer by profession, was said to have retired into the hotel room after an all-night party with friends.  

Dec 12, 2015, 15:58 PM IST

Nigerian troops rescue 338 people held by Boko Haram: Army

Nigerian troops have rescued 338 people, mainly women and children, held by Boko Haram Islamists.

Oct 28, 2015, 18:25 PM IST

Nigeria claims rescue of 241 women, girls from Boko Haram

Nigeria`s military on Wednesday said troops had rescued 241 women and children during operations against Boko Haram Islamist militants in the country`s restive northeast.

Sep 23, 2015, 22:55 PM IST

Lagos uses beach polo to hook investors to `Dubai of Africa`

Porsches and Jaguars are parked in the sand while businessmen and their partners, in high heels and hats, sit in the sheltered grandstands, glass of champagne in hand.

Mar 22, 2015, 16:45 PM IST