Philippines, China trade blame after vessels collide in the South China Sea
Reuters BEIJING/MANILA – The Philippines and China accused each other on Monday of ramming vessels and performing dangerous manoeuvres in the South China Sea, the latest flare-up after the two…
Widow, five children die after consuming local delicacy in Nigeria’s Kano State
Kareem Abdulrahman KANO, Nigeria – A widow and her five children lost their lives in Karkari village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, North-West Nigeria, after they reportedly consumed…
Toyota Corolla Stolen During Early Morning Church Vigil in Ile Ife
In early hours of yesterday, August 16, 2024, a silver Toyota Corolla with the plate number KSF 403 BV was stolen on Mokola Street in Ile Ife, Osun State. In…
Gaza: Mother and her six children killed in Israeli strike on house in Deir al-Balah
The mother and her six children were killed early Sunday on their house in the town of Deir al-Balah, according to the al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital. Agency Report A devastating Israeli…
Lack of fuel forces doctors to stop operating, says Gaza hospital acting director
‘Health sector in northern Gaza is suffering from a shortage of medical supplies and the depletion of fuel,’ says hospital director Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza issued a grave warning…
Cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 22 people, health minister says
The Associated Press KHARTOUM – Sudan has been stricken by a cholera outbreak that has killed nearly two dozen people and sickened hundreds more in recent weeks, health authorities said…
Nigeria police say three kidnapped in Enugu State College of Health Technology
Police say preliminary investigation proved that the victims were driving out of the college when incident occurred. Ayomidele Oluwasusi ENUGU, Nigeria – Gunmen on Thursday abducted three persons in Enugu…
Girl, 9, dies in Nigeria’s Kano State after being allegedly raped by a chemist who claimed to be treating her for malaria
Instead of receiving medical care, Rumaisa was brutally raped and left bleeding Opeyemi Olamilekan KANO, Nigeria – A 9-year-old girl, Rumaisa Sadiq, has died after she was allegedly raped by…
Nearly 500 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats on Saturday
Figures show the highest number of arrivals recorded in a single day so far this year was 882 on June 18. Agency Report London – Figures revealed nearly 500 migrants…
Nigeria remains backward because of self-centred leaders, according to former President Olusegun Obasanjo
Obasanjo was a military ruler from 13 February 1976 to 1 October 1979, and a democratically elected president from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007 Martins Owoseni ABEOKUTA –…