Terrorists raid community in Nigeria’s Katsina State, kidnap 11
Olayomi Koiki At least eleven persons were reportedly kidnapped by terrorists – locally dubbed as bandits, who stormed Tsiga town in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina, North-West Nigeria. The…
Accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway claims three lives
No fewer than three passengers were confirmed dead late Thursday following a multi-vehicle crash on the Kara section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. An unidentified truck driver transporting sugar, lost control…
Brazil and Nicaragua expel ambassadors in leftist run-in
Reuters Brazil and Nicaragua expelled each other’s ambassadors on Thursday in a tit-for-tat retaliation as relations deteriorated between two formerly allied leftist governments. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva…
Nine die in boat accident while fleeing bandits attack in Nigeria’s Zamfara State
The boat sank halfway into the river with 50 passengers on board Kareem Abdulrahman A boat carrying villagers fleeing terrorists attack reportedly capsized, resulting in the deaths of at least…
Armed police invade Committee for the Defence of Human Rights’ head office in Lagos
A heavy security presence, comprising both uniformed and plainclothes operatives, was deployed to the office on Friday ahead of a public symposium and candlelight procession in honour of those who…
Trump and Harris to debate on ABC; Trump says he wants two more
Biden dropped his faltering reelection bid under pressure from fellow Democrats worried about his chances of victory after a poor debate performance against Trump Reuters DETROIT – U.S. Republican presidential…
Russian chess player accused of trying to poison opponent by smearing pieces with mercury
Suspect has been temporarily suspended from all competitions under the authority of the national federation NBC News A Russian chess player is under investigation after allegedly being caught on camera…
President Maduro suspends X social network in Venezuela for 10 days after exchange with Elon Musk
Musk used the social network to accuse the self-proclaimed socialist leader of a “great electoral fraud.” Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela – President Nicolás Maduro said he has ordered a 10-day…
Former African football president Issa Hayatou dies
His tenure at the helm of African football saw the game on the continent make strides Reuters YAOUNDE – Former African football president Issa Hayatou died on Thursday after a…
Nigerian politician known as ‘High Voltage’ threatens to kill journalist in Delta State for seeking comment on a report about alleged ‘harsh policies’, describes self as a ‘very dangerous man’
The politician described himself as a ‘very dangerous man’ Morakinyo Akinosun An investigative journalist based in Nigeria’s Delta State, Prince Amour Udemude, has raised the alarm over alleged threats to…