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How Nigeria’s Gov Alia’s vision is healing northcentral Benue State

admin August 26, 2025

Nigeria Features – By Solomon Iorpev  Nigeria’s Benue north has recently undergone a significant political and developmental transformation, marked notably by the resignation of former Assembly Speaker Aondona Dajoh and the emergence of Alfred Berger as the new Speaker. 

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Nigeria Police bursts 5-man rape syndicate over sexual abuse of minor

admin August 26, 2025

Nigeria  Nigeria Police in northeastern Bauchi state, Northeast have arrested five suspects who allegedly lured and raped a female minor in Zadawa village, Misau local government area of the state. The spokesperson of the Bauchi state police command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil made this known in a crime bulletin he circulated to newsmen on Tuesday. […]

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Fire guts Church in San Vicente Spain

Harrison Mason August 26, 2025

Spain In Carballeda de Valdeorras, 3,000 hectares have already been destroyed. In San Vicente, a church was reduced to ashes, wiping out a central community landmark. Firefighters battled multiple blazes early Monday in León and Asturias, where shifting winds forced emergency crews to act quickly as flames neared Genestoso before controlled burns halted their advance. […]

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Former Mexican drug lord, pleads guilty in US

Kristi Lucas August 26, 2025

USA Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada pleaded guilty in a United States courtroom on Monday to ordering murders and drug trafficking charges. He said he was sorry for helping flood the US with cocaine, heroin, and other illicit substances and for fuelling deadly violence in Mexico. “I recognize the great harm illegal drugs have […]

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Gaza hospital under attack by airstrikes

Ethan Asher August 26, 2025

Gaza Among those killed was 33-year-old freelance journalist Mariam Dagga, who had recently reported for the Associated Press on children suffering from starvation at the same hospital. Witnesses said two strikes hit within minutes: the first on the fourth floor, where surgical units and doctors’ quarters are located, followed by a second that struck an […]

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Health emergency in South Africa’s Botswana

Andrew Mbeki August 26, 2025

South Africa A health emergency declared in South Africa’s Botswana as the country runs critically low on medicines and supplies. The shortages have left hospitals and clinics scrambling to treat illnesses ranging from hypertension to cancer and diabetes The health ministry blames the crisis on financial challenges. President Dumo Boko says rising procurement costs

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Pix of the Day: August 25, 2025

Ethan Asher August 25, 2025

World Tour One year of war in Gaza as food emergency continues with no end in sight. 0 Shares 0 Share Facebook 0 Share Twitter 0 Share LinkedIn

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Nigeria Maritime, Society of Engr. boost collaboration for blue economy

Ewaka Sam August 25, 2025

Nigeria The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) have intensified their partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s Blue Economy development. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, dropped this hint yesterday in Lagos during a courtesy visit from the NSE leadership, led by its President, Engineer

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Nigeria’s poverty crisis threatens the future of millions

Ewaka Sam August 25, 2025

Nigeria  Feature More than 133 million Nigerians—nearly 63 percent of the population—are trapped in multidimensional poverty, according to the latest data from Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics.  This staggering figure reflects widespread deprivation in health, education, living standards, access to clean water, sanitation, and secure livelihoods. For a nation

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76 kidnap victims rescued by Nigeria air force in the north-west

Jude Melvin Jones August 25, 2025

Nigeria Officials in Nigeria said on Saturday that the air force has rescued 76 kidnap victims, including women and children. They said this follows a precision air strike on a bandit stronghold in Pauwa Hill in the north-west Katsina State. The operation was part of a manhunt for a gang leader known as Babaro, who […]