MMIA Fire: 12 Workers Rescued as Flights Resume at Lagos New Terminal By [Ohizu Chibuike Paschal] | February 24, 2026 Panic gripped the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos yesterday, Monday, February 23, as a fire outbreak at the Old Terminal 1 building disrupted operations and left passengers stranded. In a heroic rescue effort, the Airport Police Command confirmed that 12 workers trapped near the control tower were safely evacuated. Flight Diversions and Injuries The Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, reported that while there were no fatalities, six people sustained injuries . The fire forced major international carriers, including Emirates, British Airways, and Lufthansa , to divert their flights temporarily. “We activated emergency protocols immediately,” Kuku stated, noting that a police helicopter was deployed for aerial support during the evacuation...

🚨 Nigeria Bleeds Again: Rising Bandit Attacks Leave Communities in Fear By Paschal Chibuike | Ohipascal234.blogspot.com Bandit attacks in Nigeria have once again shaken the nation, leaving families grieving, communities displaced, and citizens demanding urgent government action. Across northern Nigeria — particularly in Kwara, Katsina, and Kaduna States — armed bandits have carried out deadly raids, killing innocent civilians, abducting villagers, and setting homes ablaze. The growing insecurity crisis in Nigeria has sparked nationwide concern and international attention. 📍 Latest Bandit Attacks in Nigeria (2026 Update) Recent reports confirm deadly attacks in multiple communities: In Kwara State , dozens of residents were reportedly killed during a violent raid on rural communities. In Katsina State , fresh attacks left several dead and many abducted. In Kaduna State , gunmen have targeted villages and religious leaders, spreading fear among residents. ...