Why Nigerians remain in Saudi prisons after serving jail terms — Envoy
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Yakubu N. Gambo, has raised concerns over the plight of Nigerians who remain in Saudi prisons and detention centres even after completing their jail terms because they are unable to pay…
Ebola Cases Top 4,000 In DRC As WHO Urges Ervebo Vaccine Trial
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing one of its most serious Ebola outbreaks in history, with confirmed infections surpassing 4,000 and the death toll reaching about 1,850. According to the latest figures from Congolese health authorities, 4,053 confirmed…
Moroccan women’s football star mourns younger sister killed in beach accident.
Moroccan women’s national team player Ibtissam Jraïdi is mourning the tragic loss of her younger sister, who reportedly died in a beach accident. According to reports, the incident occurred at a beach where strong waves swept several people into the…
Jacob Zuma appoints son as MK Party deputy president after leadership shake-up.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has appointed his son, Duduzane Zuma, as the Deputy President of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party following a major leadership reshuffle within the party. The announcement came after Zuma removed the party’s previous deputy…
Peter Obi donates ₦10 million to Ibadan College of Nursing, reaffirms commitment to healthcare education.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has donated ₦10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences, Oluyoro, Ibadan, as part of his continued support for healthcare education and the training of future medical professionals. Obi made the donation during…
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Sydney Towle, a popular social media influencer who shared her experience living with a rare, aggressive form of cancer, has died at the age of 26. Towle’s family announced her death, from complications related to bile duct cancer that had…
Ex-minister Kemi Adeosun’s husband dies at 62
Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun, has died at the age of 62, a statement by the family said. The businessman passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Lagos State. The announcement, titled “Announcement of…
Fg orders payment of civil servants’ outstanding wage award before August 15
The Federal Government has directed the immediate payment of all outstanding wage awards owed to federal civil servants, with a deadline of August 15, 2026 for the completion of the process. The directive is aimed at clearing all pending wage…
Zimbabweans Fleeing Xenophobia in South Africa Battle to Get HIV Medicine Back Home
Thousands of Zimbabweans passing through the Musina repatriation centre are desperate to find safety after fleeing anti-migrant unrest in South Africa. HARARE, Zimbabwe – For the past two decades, 49-year-old Renious Gumbi from Mberengwa in Zimbabwe lived in South Africa,…
World’s oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease
Cameroon’s veteran leader Paul Biya – who has not been seen in public for nearly two months – has reshuffled the country’s military amid growing concerns over his prolonged stay abroad. The 93-year-old president appointed officials to key positions within…