Category: Environmental disasters

Candidates Writing WAEC Exams Escape Death As Hall Collapses

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

Dozens of students sitting for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening after their classrooms collapsed during a downpour accompanied by a windstorm. The students, along with teachers, corps members, and external supervisors, were reportedly…

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UPDATE: Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Now Over 1,600, Could Reach 10,000 – Authorities

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

The death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar Friday has risen to 1,644. Earlier on Friday, death tolls from the quake were pegged at 144 people, with 730 injured persons. However, in a statement on Saturday, Myanmar’s ruling military confirmed the increase as more bodies were pulled from the rubble. The quake…

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Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake: Death Toll Passes 1,000, Still Counting

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors. The shallow 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar in the early afternoon, followed minutes later by a 6.7-magnitude…

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Police Confirm 20 Dead, 11 Rescued In Benue Boat Mishap

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 Rextun boss No Comments

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 individuals following a tragic boat mishap on River Benue, which claimed 20 lives in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The incident occurred on Saturday night when a wooden canoe, carrying traders across the river to Odenyi in Nasarawa State, capsized after…

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TRAGEDY: Rain Flood Sweeps Away Pupil Returning Home From School

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Rextun boss No Comments

A primary six pupil simply identified as Joshua has been swept away by flood in Ikosi, Ketu area of Lagos State. The pupil was returning home from school alongside his colleagues when the tragic incident occurred on Taiwo Street in Ikosi, Ketu, Lagos. Reacting to the tragedy, Joshua’s mother, a fruit seller, wept, pulling her…

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JUST IN: Several Worshipers Feared Dead As Lagos Mosque Collapses During Prayer

May 26, 2024May 26, 2024 Rextun boss No Comments

An unspecified number of worshippers have died in a mosque that collapsed in the Papa Ajao area of Lagos. It was learnt that the incident occurred on Sunday during afternoon prayers. According to reports, several lifeless bodies have been recovered from the rubble, while those injured have been rushed to hospitals. Efforts to reach the…

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People Will Die, Properties Will Be Destroyed, Food Crisis Will Worsen As Monster floods’ Threatens 31 States – Experts

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024 Rextun boss No Comments

Experts have issued what has been described as a “dire warning to 31 states on the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook, AFO,”. According to a report presented to the Federal Government: People will die, property will be destroyed, food crisis will worsen as thousands of hectares of farmland will be washed away by ‘monster’ floods if…

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NEMA To 33 State Governors: Relocate People Living In Flood-Prone Areas Now

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Rextun boss No Comments

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has counselled governors of 33 States of the federation to relocate their people resident in Flood-Prone areas now. The agency also called for the monitoring of dams, desilting and clearing of debris in water bodies by relevant authorities to prevent blockages and the creation of detention dams. According to…

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Man Dies Pushing Stuck From Flooded Road

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 Rextun boss No Comments

A bereaved man has himself lost his life on Wednesday morning when a Toyota Corolla car got stuck in a bad spot at Fomon bus stop, Ewu Owa, Gberigbe road, Ikorodu Lagos state. According to an eyewitness account, three occupants of the car came down and began to push the car out of the deep…

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Japan Experience 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake, Issues Impending Tsunami Warning

January 1, 2024 Rextun boss No Comments

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 has hit northern Japan, public broadcaster NHK says. In a related development, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an Impending tsunami warning along coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures on Monday. The Agency warned: “All residents must evacuate immediately to higher ground,” NHK reported after…

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