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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has issued a statement amid conflicting reports about the death of a six-year-old school pupil, Modadeoluwa Lawal, in Abuja. Naija News reports that the bereaved family alleged that the little girl was taking a swimming lesson on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, when the incident led …

A bereaved family has accused an Abuja school of causing their 6-year-old daughter’s death.   Modadeoluwa was taking swimming lessons on Nov. 2, when an incident led to her death at Start-Rite School in Abuja, her family claims.   The family alleged that the school tried to tamper with CCTV footage …

A four-year-old boy who expressed his fear of drowning ended up drowning during his swimming lesson in  Augusta, Georgia, U.S.   Israel ‘Izzy’ Scott had asked, “what if I drown” before his second swimming lesson which ended with his death, his devastated mother said.   The youngster was taking a beginner’s …

Food In a town renowned for its bakeries, airy Hart’s Bageri on the islet neighbourhood of Holmen is a favourite. It serves amazing pastries and cakes, like the apple-bottom spandauer and cardamom croissants, and bakes perhaps the best sourdough bread in Copenhagen. It’s part of a foodie corner facing the …

If you are a beginner, fortunately, many gyms have swimming services. Because of swimming’s intensity, however, it is better to start with a pool near your residence in order to access your home easily to rest after a swimming session. Preparing the muscles Get a trainer if you need help …

A British teenager has drowned at a Turkish holiday resort while celebrating a family wedding.   The 14-year-old was reportedly swimming in the Liberty Lara beach hotel pool in Antalya on Sunday afternoon, August 14, when he got into difficulty. He was pulled unconscious from the pool by a barman …

Southbourne, Dorset With golden sands and clear water, Southbourne is usually quieter than neighbouring beaches in Bournemouth. And it’s one of the few stretches of coast where parking is still free. The tide moves east or west, depending on its rise and fall, so it’s worth checking the tide times. …

A 13-year-old boy simply identified as Ebubechukwu drowned in a hotel’s swimming pool in Lagos state located along Ago Palace Way, Okota.   Ebubechukwu was said to be returning home from school with some of his friends when they entered the hotel which had been abandoned for a while. The …

With seemingly no end in sight to Britain’s hot summer days, many of us are looking for different ways to cool down. In cities such as London, open-water venues have been a haven from the stifling weather. Over the past few summers, I’ve found myself travelling all over the city, …

US artistic swimmer, Anita Alvarez has been banned from competing in the team final at the World Championships today, 48 hours after she was dragged unconscious from the pool. Alvarez fainted during her individual routine in Budapest on Wednesday afternoon,  June 22, and had to be dramatically rescued by her …