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Nigerian domestic flight, Ibom Air, bans ‘unruly passenger’ for life after airport row

Ewaka Sam August 11, 2025

Nigeria On August 10, 2025, what should have been a routine and peaceful journey from Uyo to Lagos turned into a deeply distressing and dangerous ordeal for all aboard an Ibom Air flight.  The calm was shattered by the alarming actions of Ms. Comfort Emmanson, whose refusal to heed basic

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Empowering Nigeria’s States, A Call for Vigilance, Unity to Transform Lives

admin August 11, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria, a land blessed with vibrant culture, abundant resources, and a resilient people, now faces one of its most pivotal economic moments. The combined shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuating oil prices, and rising inflation have created waves of hardship across the nation, affecting the livelihoods of millions. In this challenging context, the National

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Nigerian Researcher Yusuf, Wins Research Excellence Award USA

Ewaka Sam August 11, 2025

Nigeria  Nigerian-born microbiology researcher Ahmed Yusuf , April 2nd, 2025 made history as he wins an award at the Student-Postdoc Research Conference (SPRC) organized by Texas A&M University. At the 2025 SPRC conference, held at the Hildebrand Equine Complex on January 25, Ahmed Yusuf presented groundbreaking research on developing novel therapeutic solutions

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20 injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian city

Harrison Mason August 11, 2025

Russia The strike on the city destroyed two civilian infrastructure buildings, vehicles, and nearby houses, the local emergency service said in a statement on Telegram. A second guided bomb strike hit Zaporizhzhia, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the region’s military administration. In a separate strike, a clinic at Zaporizhzhia Medical University was shelled while

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Igbo Community President in Jos, donates borehole, bows out

Jude Melvin Jones August 11, 2025

Nigeria The President General, Igbo Community Association (ICA), Jos,  Chief Mike Okunonke, has donated a borehole to a host community housing the apex Jos Igbo association meeting centre. Okunonke described the initiative as part of its legacy project, aimed at providing clean and accessible water to its host, in alignment with a vow made to […]

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Jordanian official confirms Arabs support for Palestinians

Ethan Asher August 9, 2025

Jordan A Jordanian official told newsmen on Friday that Arabs “will only support what Palestinians agree and decide on” after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel wanted to hand over Gaza to Arab forces that would govern it. “Security in Gaza must be done through legitimate Palestinian institutions,” the source said. Netanyahu did

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Ex prime minister Masra, might get long jail term in Chad

Aaliyah Aamir August 9, 2025

Chad The Chadian government has sought a long jail sentence for former prime minister Succes Masra who is facing charges related to an outbreak of deadly violence in the country’s south in May. During proceedings on Thursday, a prosecutor asked court to jail Masra for 25 years. The head of the Transformers Party is accused […]

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Plateau weightlifters decry neglect after winning 11 medals 

Kingsley Chukwuka August 8, 2025

Nigeria The Plateau State weightlifting contingent at the concluded 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) has decried the neglect from the state government despite their feat at the tournament. The team won 11 medals out of which 3 were gold in the tournament, which was held in Ogun State in May 2025. Their efforts surpassed their […]

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Man who killed two black women in South Africa walks home free

Andrew Mbeki August 8, 2025

South Africa South Africa’s state prosecutor has officially withdrawn charges against one of the farm workers accused of killing two black woman and feeding their bodies to pigs. Adrian de Wet was one of three men facing murder charges after Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were killed while allegedly looking for food on […]

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Sudan, Egypt to strenghten ties

Andrew Mbeki August 8, 2025

Egypt Egypt and Sudan discussed the Nile River and cooperation during a visit to Cairo by Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil al-Taib Idris on Thursday. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi received the visiting Sudan official, who spoke on Thursday at a joint briefing with Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly. Madbouly expressed “complete rejection of the