At least four inmates have been killed and more than 30 others injured in a violent clash that erupted early Sunday at a prison in Machala, a city in southwestern Ecuador. Authorities said the incident, which involved gunfire and explosives, marks the latest in a string of deadly confrontations within the country’s overcrowded and […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Akwa Ibom State has raised concern over the growing number of unclaimed driver’s licences in its custody, revealing that about 6,000 licences remain uncollected across the state. The State Sector Commander, Mr. Francis Ajatta, made this known on Friday during the 2025 “Ember Months” sensitisation campaign held in […]
The Taliban government has expressed disappointment over its exclusion from the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), which opens Monday in Brazil, despite Afghanistan’s high vulnerability to the effects of climate change. In a statement issued on Sunday, Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) voiced “deep concern” that the country was not invited to […]
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and Hong‑Kong‑based conglomerate, Lee Group have signed an agreement to develop a large‑scale sugar production complex in Taraba, marking a milestone in Nigeria’s push for self‑sufficiency in sugar. A high‑level delegation led by NSDC Executive Secretary Kamar Bakrin met Governor Agbu Kefas in Jalingo to secure state support. […]
In a recent social‑media post, Daddy D.O Olusegun highlighted a compelling documentary that charts Nigeria’s rapid infrastructure transformation. The piece underscores that the West African nation is not merely keeping pace with global development trends—it is on track to surpass many peer economies in the coming decade, a shift that warrants international attention. The documentary, […]
In a landmark decision, international media outlet, Forbes and a consortium of travel analysts have declared Zimbabwe the World’s Best Country to Visit in 2025. The accolade, announced in the latest Forbes travel feature, positions the Southern African nation ahead of a competitive field that included powerhouses such as Lithuania, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Argentina, Morocco, […]
Tension gripped the Panseke area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, when an ex-convict launched a violent attack on a police officer in an attempt to seize his AK-47 rifle. The incident, which occurred in the busy commercial district, caused panic among residents and traders as the situation quickly escalated into chaos. According to eyewitnesses, the […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State on his re-election, describing the victory as a clear endorsement of his visionary leadership and transformative governance. In a statement released from the State House, President Tinubu said Soludo’s triumph at the polls reflected the trust and confidence the people of […]
The Nigerian Army has launched intensified operations across the country, neutralising seven terrorists and arresting 27 others in a renewed push against insurgents, bandits, and economic saboteurs. The large-scale raids, conducted within the last 48 hours, were part of the new directives issued by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, who recently […]
Tension has gripped the Lekki area of Lagos following the death of a man, Endurance Udeke, who jumped from a four-storey building during a raid by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-graft agency confirmed the tragedy in a statement on Saturday, explaining that its officers had stormed Periwinkle Estate, Lekki […]
