Two killed, houses razed in communal clash in Nigeria’s Ondo
Ayomidele Oluwasusi At least two persons were killed while many people were injured in a communal clash in Nigeria’s southwestern state of Ondo, police said. The bloody clash between the…
Gospel singer reportedly nabbed with severed girlfriend’s head in Nigeria’s Nasarawa
Morakinyo Akinosun Police in Nigeria’s Nasarawa have arrested a gospel singer, Timilehin Ajayi, for allegedly killing and dismembering his 24-year-old girlfriend, Salome Enejo, a member of the National Youth Service…
Biden says ‘on the brink’ of truce deal as dozens killed in Gaza
US President Joe Biden said Monday that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel was “on the brink” of being finalised, even as heavy fighting rocked…
Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine
SEOUL – Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul’s…
IBADAN STAMPEDE: Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife Naomi, broadcaster Hamzat, school principal Fasasi granted bail
Martins Olasehinde IBADAN – A high court in Nigeria’s Oyo state on Monday granted the bail applications filed by Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat and Abdulahi Fasasi over a…
Midnight bomb blast rocks community in Nigeria’s Imo State
Bella Ifasola A bomb explosion rocked a community in Nigeria’s southeastern state of Imo on Saturday, sparking widespread fear and tension among residents, a local news outlet reported. The blast,…
Nigeria’s Oyo State Governor Makinde presents staff of office to new Alaafin of Oyo
Nigeria’s Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has presented the Staff of Office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade. Makinde made the presentation at his office in Ibadan, the…
India opens the world’s largest Hindu festival for 400 million pilgrims
Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India began bathing in sacred waters on Monday as the Kumbh Mela festival opened, with organisers expecting 400 million people — the largest gathering…
Military airstrike reportedly kills at least 16 vigilante members in Nigeria’s Zamfara
Matthew Onocheta At least 16 local vigilante members were on Saturday, killed by a military airstrike targeting bandits in Nigeria’s northwestern state of Zamfara, a local news outlet reported. The…
Strong winds return to whip up Los Angeles fires
LOS ANGELES – Wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Sunday confronted the return of dangerous winds, as officials vowed firefighters were ready to combat any new blazes whipped up by furious gusts.…