Global Mirror News reports that Ogun State has stepped up its flood preparedness as authorities brace for intensified rainfall in September, with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Ogun State Emergency Management Agency (OGSEMA) conducting a full-scale simulation to test the state’s ability to respond to a major flood disaster. The latest development…
What many Nigerians see as an act of compassion at the scene of a road accident could, in some cases, become a life-threatening mistake. A Nigerian Nurse has cautioned members of the public against giving water to accident victims immediately after a crash, explaining that doing so could worsen their condition or even lead to…
Governor Dapo Abiodun has directed a comprehensive technical investigation into the collapse of a two-storey building at Baale Road, Ajuwon, in Ifo Local Government Area, warning that anyone found culpable of violating building regulations will face the full weight of the law. Global Mirror News gathered that the building caved in on Monday afternoon following…
A fire outbreak on Thursday, June 18 caused panic on Lagos Island after flames engulfed part of the Polaris Bank Tower located on Broad Street, with emergency responders swiftly moving in to prevent the incident from escalating. Global Mirror News gathered that the fire occurred at approximately 11:33 a.m. on the third floor of the…
Two unidentified women have lost their lives in a tragic hit-and-run accident along the Car Park C section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Global Mirror News gathered that the fatal incident occurred on Friday June 12 evening when the victims were attempting to cross the busy highway. The vehicle involved reportedly struck the…
No fewer than three persons have been killed and several others injured following a tragic accident involving a heavy-duty trailer in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Global Mirror News reports that the incident occurred around the Beere axis of the city, sending shockwaves through the densely populated area as the out-of-control vehicle caused widespread destruction….
The Southern Governors’ Forum has expressed deep sympathy with the Government and people of Kano State following the devastating fire outbreak that razed the popular Singa Market. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, conveyed the condolences in a statement issued on Sunday in Abeokuta, describing the incident as a tragic…
A major fire outbreak at a chemical warehouse in the Amuwo-Odofin Industrial Layout, Mile II area of Lagos, triggered widespread panic and opportunistic looting over the weekend, as hoodlums took advantage of the emergency to break into nearby offices and shops. Global Mirror News gathered that the fire broke out at about 7:00 p.m. on…
A routine river journey turned deadly over the weekend as a boat carrying 52 passengers capsized along the Yobe/Kumadugu River, leaving 29 people dead and 11 others still missing. The ill-fated vessel was traveling from Adayini town in Jigawa State to the Guri Community in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. Mohammed Goje, Executive Secretary…
A devastating early-morning accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday claimed the lives of a father, mother and their young child, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed. Two other people were left critically injured. According to LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, the crash occurred near Secretariat, inward Otedola…
