Two dead, three missing as fire helicopter crashes in Portugal’s Douro
Reuters LISBON, Portugal – At least two people died and three were missing after a helicopter returning from a firefighting mission crashed into the River Douro in northern Portugal on…
Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway claims six lives
Bella Ifasola No fewer than six persons died in a road crash along the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway on Friday, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said. Three others were…
UN’s Gaza polio vaccinations will rely on pauses in fighting
Reuters GENEVA – United Nations officials are preparing to launch a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza on Sunday that will rely on a series of limited pauses in fighting between…
Gunmen in Nigeria’s Anambra attack local government headquarters
For more than a decade, civilians in Nigeria have faced multiple security threats and risk of atrocities as result of attacks, kidnappings and extortion by various non-state armed groups. Matthew…
South African rand hits new 13-month high on signs of economic turnaround
Data released on Thursday showed annual producer inflation in South Africa dropped to 4.2% in July. Reuters JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s rand strengthened to a fresh 13-month high on Friday,…
Nigerian man, 32, kills self in Abeokuta
The deceased’s wife discovered him dead, with his body hanging against the wall, according to police. Morakinyo Akinosun Abeokuta – A 32-year-old man named Olúwaṣeun Shorinola has committed suicide in…
Namibia to cull elephants, zebras for their meat during major drought
The southern African country plans to distribute the meat of hundreds of animals, including hippos and antelopes, to support relief efforts. Washington Post Namibia plans to cull more than 700…
EU won’t recognise ‘democratic legitimacy’ of Venezuela’s Maduro, top diplomat says
Reuters European Union foreign ministers agreed on Thursday they would not recognise the “democratic legitimacy” of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro following the country’s disputed election, EU foreign policy chief Josep…
Maduro poll rival faces jail if he ignores third summons
The summonses have not specified in what capacity Gonzalez Urrutia is to appear, as a defendant, witness or expert. AFP Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia faces an arrest warrant…
Cristiano Ronaldo honoured as UEFA Champions League all-time top scorer
A special award was presented at the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw ceremony in Monaco. UEFA MONACO – Cristiano Ronaldo, the all-time leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League, has…