76 Injured in London's Apollo Theatre Ceiling Collapse [PHOTOS]

Almost 80 people were injured last night when part of Central London’s historic Apollo Theatre's ceiling collapsed onto the audience during a West End show.

76 people were hurt during the performance of the “The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night” at the Apollo theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue.

Police were called just after 8.15pm last night after a section of the theatre's ceiling fell onto the audience around 45 minutes into the play.

Masonry and ornate plaster from the Grade II listed theatre plummeted on to the stalls below, dragging a section of the balcony with it, striking members of the packed audience and filling the theatre with clouds of thick dust.

There were an estimated 720 people watching the show at the time.

94 Escape Death As IRS Aircraft Crash-lands In Kaduna

An IRS Fokker 100 aircraft flying from Lagos to Kaduna with 89 passengers plus crew on board nearly crashed on the runway of Kaduna international airport yesterday   morning.

Leadership gathered that the aircraft suddenly developed a hydraulic fault which forced the pilot to activate an emergency landing around 11am.

In a statement issued yesterday, the Managing Director of IRS Airline, Captain Yemi Dada, confirmed the incident but said the flight crew took precautionary measures after the aircraft warned of a malfunction.

He said, “On final approach to Kaduna today [Sunday] on our Flight 3390 with 89 passengers, our cockpit crew got a low hydraulic in System 1 warning and decided to take precautionary measures to ask for ground confirmation that all gears were down and locked and the aircraft landed normally after the control tower had confirmed that the gears were all down normally.

Air Crash: Yet Another Survivor Dies in LASUTH

One of the five remaining survivors of the ill-fated Associated Airlines’ aircraft 5NBJY, which crashed in Lagos last week, killing 13 persons, on Tuesday night gave up the ghost despite concerted efforts to save him.

The aircraft, an Embraer 120 Turboprop series, had crashed within the premises of JUHEL and a Sahara tank farm, three minutes after take-off from the local wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.

The death of the deceased, who was identified as Taiwo Akintunde, has increased the total death toll from the plane crash to 16 with four survivors still battling for their lives.

However, the only female survivor act the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Toyin Samson, who is currently at the Recuperating Ward of the Surgical Emergency is still stable except for the pains from the burns.

3 feared dead as fuel tanker explodes in Ibadan, cars, shops burnt

At least three persons were feared dead on Tuesday while another five sustained severe burns at Orogun Junction, on the Iwo road/Ojoo expressway when a Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) petrol tanker trying to offload fuel suddenly exploded and caught fire.

The three victims were said to have died as the fuel burst into the area and exploded, burning properties and human beings along its path.

Two Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) parked around the area and about eight shops were also torched by the raging inferno.

It was gathered that the situation got out of hand when the Oyo State Fire Service that had stormed the scene ran out of water and had to wait for another vehicle for water.

It was learnt further that while the service was still waiting for water, the fire went wild and engulfed the surrounding shops and some other houses around, including some vehicles parked on the road.

3 Nigerian Students Die in a Car Crash in Malaysia

Three Nigerian students of a private college in Malaysia were killed early morning today while two others suffered serious injuries when their car lost control and crashed into a tree.

The students were in a Perodua Myvi when it crashed at 2.30am – those that died include the driver, identified as Aliu Tajuden (30), Tope Samuel (30) and Busuyi Zacheus (29), while the other two were seriously injured and are undergoing treatment at Tuanku Jaafar Hospital (HTJS).

Police spokesperson said they were heading to their hostels at the time the accident occured. “Preliminary investigation suggested that the car was going fast at the one-way lane and lost control, before crashing into a tree,” he said. He said the Nigerian embassy was informed of the fatalities, to come claim the bodies.

This South African Man Saved his Dog before returning for his wife

The question of who you would rescue first if your wife and mom are involved in an accident is a question that is always popping up in everyday discussions. Graham, a South African was recently faced with an almost similar circumstance – he had to make a decision between going for his dog or his wife – guess what? He decided to save his dog before coming back for his wife.

Graham and Sheryl Anley were on a three-month tour around the shores of South Africa when their yacht hit a reef and nearly capsized in treacherous waters near East London.

The couple ran aground off one of the country's most dangerous stretches of ocean along the Transkei coast on August 4.

Limestone kills casual worker in Dangote Cement Factory [Viewers Discretion]

Tragedy struck in Gboko, Benue State on Wednesday morning as a casual labourer with Dangote Cement Company, formerly Benue Cement Company, Solomon Aaga Ashir died mysteriously when he was hit by limestones at the company premises.

The late Ashir, according to an eye witness was attached to the ‘parking plant’ unit of the cement company where he was given a probational appointment as an indegene of Mbayion, the host community.

Youth of the community became angry following the untimely death of Ashir and decided to match with the corpse to the palace of the Traditional Ruler of Tyoor Ukpekpe ward, Chief Ishi Yonguigba.

“Captain Yonguigba (Rtd) expressed grief over the incident and pleaded with the youths to restrain from further action that would lead to break-down of law and order”, a source had said.

3 Students, Pregnant Woman Die In Auto Crash

Three students of a privately owned computer school around Mosogar, Delta State and a pregnant woman were yesterday killed in auto crash along the expressway after the Toyota Corolla car they were on-board with registration number AA 231 XX heading towards Warri in the early hours had its front tire burst.

Eye witness said the accident occurred when the vehicle which was on high speed attempted to overtake a trailer heading towards Warri and as a result of the burst of the front tire the car somersaulted into the bush.

The driver however was said to have survived the accident.

Residents who spoke on condition of anonymity have berated drivers over reckless driving on the expressway adding that several accidents have occurred in the area due to reckless driving and over speeding.

Coscharis Apapa warehouse razed, goods worth billions lost

An early morning inferno, Thursday, razed a warehouse belonging to Coscharis Group located at the Kirikiri Industrial, Mazamaza, Area of Lagos State, destroying property worth billions of naira.

The warehouse was used for storing computer equipment, Abro Petrochemical products, vehicles and inverter batteries, auto spare parts, motorcycles and tires.

Workers of the company said goods worth billions of naira were destroyed by the fire that reportedly started about 4am.

By the time firefighters from the Lagos State Fire Service and the Nigerian Navy arrived the scene; the fire grown which they battled with for over five hours.

Materials such as computer equipment, petrochemical products, vehicles, inverter batteries, auto spare parts, motorcycles and tyres, stored in the warehouse, were also said to have escalated the intensity of the fire.

6 Feared Dead In Ebute Metta Building Collapse (PHOTO)

The death toll in a collapsed building, early Thursday, in Lagos has risen to six.

Emergency rescue officials told Premium Times that seven people, including two children aged 2 and 4, have been rescued from the rubble.

The 3-storey building at Oloto Street, Ebute Metta collapsed at about 2.35 a.m. trapping about 10 people.

Rescue efforts are still ongoing.

Details later…

Three Policemen died while chasing Okada rider

Three mobile policemen were feared killed yesterday while attempting to arrest a commercial bike rider along the Cement bus stop, Abeokuta Expressway. The accident, which happened a few minutes before 10am, was said to have caused a traffic jam.

Eye witness explained that the commercial bike rider, who had two passengers, was heading to Oshodi, when a Rapid Response Squad (RRS) van started chasing them.

They were almost upon the bike rider, when suddenly, their veicle swerved to the other path.

The police van driver, who was said to have lost control of his van, suddenly applied the brake and slammed into a faragone bus.

Lagos Bound Train Derails In Kaduna, Injures Four

Four people were reportedly injured on Monday as a train belonging to the Kaduna State Rail Transport System derailed at Kakau village on the outskirt of the state capital.

Spokesman of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Abubakar Adamu told newsmen that the injured had been taken to the St. Gerald Hospital in Kakuri Kaduna where they were receiving treatment, but no one died in the accident.

The train service which had provided cheap source of transport in the state capital and environs was introduced during the administration of then Governor Namadi Sambo in 2008.

Five NANS exco members die on their way to UNIUYO to make peace

Five executive members of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, were Thursday killed in a ghastly motor accident in Ikwuano area of Abia State on their way to Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

Seven others who survived with serious injuries were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, where they are currently receiving treatment.

Those killed in the accident included, NANS Senate President, Mr. Donald Onukaogu, said to be the leader of the students delegation to Uyo and a student of Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

Others who lost their lives were Assah Ejeita from Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri; Duru Jacob, Assistant Secretary General of NANS, Zone B; one Japheth and one other whose name could not be ascertained at press time.

The accident occurred at Ariam in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State along the

Nigerian cook tells how he survived for three days trapped under sunken ship

Harrison Okene was in the bathroom of the Jascon 4 in the early hours when the tug begun to capsize in heavy seas, 20 miles off the Nigerian coast. But unlike his 11 colleagues, all of whom were locked in their rooms for safety against piracy and are thought to have perished, Mr Okene was able to locate an air pocket and await rescue.

“I prayed about a hundred times,” he said. “When I was tired, I started calling on the name of God. I was just calling on His name for divine intervention.”

The drama began at 5am on May 26, when the tug – owned by West African Ventures, a Nigerian subsidiary of a Dutch contractor – was caught up in heavy swell. Towing a Chevron tanker in the Escravos area, in the Gulf of Guinea, the boat found itself in trouble.

Kurt Glaubitz, Chevron spokesman, said the boat overturned while towing an oil tanker.

“Initial reports indicated that heavy ocean swells caused the Jascon 4 to capsize, while performing tension tow operations of the tanker,” he said

4-Year Old Boy Accidentally Kills Dad in Arizona

A 4-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his father at a home in Prescott Valley Friday, according to a spokesman for the Prescott Valley Police Dept.

Police have identified the victim as 35-year-old Justin Stanfield Thomas of Phoenix, a military veteran who served in the Army Special Forces.  Detectives say he and his son were from Phoenix and they were visiting a friend at that home. The boy found a gun in the living room and accidentally shot his father.

"I really can't believe this happened," said Jeremy Hartt, a neighbor and friend of everyone involved.  "It's tragic, that poor little boy."

Hartt said he didn't hear the gunshot but saw the aftermath.  He said the friend Thomas was visiting is also a military veteran who keeps a loaded gun for protection.

Hulk Hogan seriously burns hand in radiator accident, shares gruesome photos

Wrestler Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, seriously burned his left hand on a radiator explosion on Sunday.

The 59-year-old former "Hogan Knows Best" star was rushed to a hospital after severely burning his left hand; later, Hogan tweeted pictures of the grisly injury, posting photos of his badly blistered digits with the captions "Ouch" and "Double Ouch."

WARNING: MORE GRAPHIC PICS

Washington State bridge collapses, plunging cars into river

Three people were pulled from their cars and saved from drowning after a bridge in Washington State collapsed late Thursday.

The bridge is located on Interstate 5.

Washington State Patrol officials said no one was killed in the incident, which could have been sparked by a truck collision, when a driver hit the side of the bridge, Reuters reported. But three were injured, with two hospitalized for hypothermia, Reuters said.

Tree Falls, Kills 26 People In Imo

About 26 people are feared dead in Umudagu Mbieri village, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, when a big tree was uprooted by a wind storm during a heavy rainfall on Thursday night.

The giant tree, called Uko tree, is estimated to be about 300 meters tall.

An eyewitness who spoke to Channels Television said the tree which was located at the village market was said to have fallen during the evening market activities, resulting in the deaths and destruction of the village hall.

The Uko tree is said to have existed for over three centuries as was confirmed by some residents who narrated tales from their great grandfathers.

According to them, efforts to cut down the tree by youths in the village over the years were always resisted by the elders, who argued that the tree was not harmful.

Asa Survives a Car Accident in Nashville, Tennessee USA

Filo: Jailer crooner, Asa was involved in a car accident yesterday; a car ran into her when she was about to cross an intersection in Nashville, USA.

The good news is – she wasn’t hurt. “Thank God I landed on my padded butt. The only thing that got crushed was my water bottle,” she said.

See Asha’s narration.

Small helicopter crashes in downtown Honolulu, USA

Kiyo: A small helicopter lost power and came crashing down on a busy downtown Honolulu Street Wednesday afternoon, but no one was seriously injured, authorities said.

"It's a pretty miraculous situation that no one was badly hurt by this," said Capt. Terry Seelig, a spokesman for the Honolulu Fire Department. "This is a pretty busy area."

The helicopter was on a photography flight when it lost power, forcing a crash landing on Fort Street, which is home to a large apartment complex and Hawaii Pacific University. The area is usually full of university students and downtown office workers, and has a lot of vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Preliminary information indicates the Robinson R22 Beta had an engine failure, said Allen Kenitzer, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.