Seven Reportedly Killed, Farmlands Destroyed In Fresh Plateau Attacks
At least seven people, including two miners, have reportedly been killed in separate attacks across parts of Plateau State within two days, while more than 20 hectares of farmland were reportedly destroyed. According to the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM),…
Six People killed As Explosion Destroys Residential Building In Athens
Six people have been killed after a powerful explosion caused a residential building to collapse in the Plaka district of Athens, Greece, near the historic Acropolis. The explosion occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Friday, September 25, destroying much of…
Wanted Kenyan Woman Detained At JKIA
A Kenyan woman wanted by detectives since last year has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) while allegedly attempting to leave the country for Bangladesh with suspected cocaine valued at about KSh13.53 million. The suspect was identified by…
APM asks Tinubu to withdraw from 2027 presidential race, back Makinde
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has asked President Bola Tinubu to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race and support Seyi Makinde, its presidential candidate. In a statement on Friday, Abubakar Yusuf, APM national publicity secretary, said the opposition party believes…
Climate Change: 32m West Africans may become refugees by 2050 — ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says 32 million people risk being displaced from their communities due to ravaging effects of climate change currently confronting the sub-region. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Gen. Birame Diop, disclosed this…
Police Arrest Officer Who Said Igbo Man Can Never Be President
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested its officer who, in a viral video, said the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, or any other Igbo man can never be Nigerian President. A statement by the command’s spokesperson,…
Nigerian cleric flees after body found buried in Cameroon church.
The Cameroonian police have declared wanted a Nigerian cleric, Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu, after a mummified body was discovered buried beneath a concrete slab at a property linked to his church in Yaoundé. Cameroon Tribune reported on Tuesday that the body…
Brazil’s President Lula bans online betting ahead of presidential election
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced a ban on online gambling, just days before an election in which he is seeking a fourth term as the country’s leader. Lula, who is running against the son of the…
NFF to celebrate Moses Simon for 100 caps with Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded arrangements to honour Super Eagles star forward, Moses Simon, who is set to win his 100th cap for Nigeria at the senior level in today’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match…
NIGER INTRODUCES NEW CASH-MOVEMENT RULES TO FIGHT TERRORISM FINANCING, MONEY LAUNDERING
Niger’s government has introduced new measures to strengthen controls over the movement of large amounts of cash as part of efforts to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Under the new rules announced in September 2026, people carrying…