Veteran Telugu Actor Pavala Syamala Dies At 75 After Cardiac Arrest
Veteran Telugu film actress Pavala Syamala has passed away at the age of 75 after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. The respected actress died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, bringing to an end a career that spanned several decades in…
Taiwanese Actor Wang kai Found Dead At Home in Taipei At 43
Taiwanese actor Wang Kai has died at the age of 43 after he was found unresponsive at his home in Taipei, Taiwan. Authorities discovered the actor, whose real name was Wang Chien-lung, at his residence in Taipei’s Da’an District on…
Nigerian scholar wins Outstanding Graduate Student award in US
A Nigerian scholar, Abdulmalik Salman, has been recognised as the Most Outstanding Graduate in Secondary English Language Arts in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, University of Alabama, United States. The honour was presented during the institution’s…
Ebola Cases in DR Congo Surpass 3,000 as Health Workers Launch Strike
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has recorded more than 3,000 Ebola cases as the country continues to battle one of its deadliest outbreaks in recent history. The worsening health crisis has been compounded by a strike by healthcare…
Military drone strike neutralises 15 suspected ISWAP terrorists in Borno
A Nigerian military drone strike has killed an estimated 15 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists during an intelligence-led operation in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region,…
AfDB ranks Malawi Africa’s fourth poorest nation
Malawi remains one of Africa’s poorest countries, with three out of every four people living below the international poverty line, according to a new report by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The 2026 Indicators on Gender, Poverty, the Environment, and…
Nigeria’s Youngest Female Lawmaker Lends Voice Against Violence Towards Women In Ghana
Rukayat Shittu, who represents the Owode/Onire Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, joined delegates from across the region in discussions focused on strengthening democratic institutions. Nigeria’s youngest serving lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu, was among female legislators from across Africa…
Kogi University Expels Two Students Over Alleged Gay Practice
The management of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, has expelled two students over their alleged involvement in gay practice, describing the action as a violation of the institution’s code of conduct. The decision was…
Anthony Joshua Stages Stunning Comeback to Knock Out Kristian Prenga in Jeddah
Anthony Joshua produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga with a second-round knockout in a thrilling bout held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The former two-time world heavyweight champion endured a difficult start after Prenga nearly stunned him…
1,429 Nigerians repatriated from Niger Republic – Report
At least 1,429 Nigerians were repatriated from Niger Republic in May 2026, the latest data from the Mixed Migration Centre show. This is as the West African country continues to serve as a major transit corridor for citizens attempting the…