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Afghanistan Quake Could Affect ‘Hundreds Of Thousands’ — UN
The UN on Tuesday said the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan that has killed more than 900 people could impact “hundreds of thousands”, and warned of an “exponential” [more…]
Sudan Landslide Kills More Than 1,000 In Darfur —Armed Group
A massive landslide in Sudan’s western Darfur region has killed more than 1,000 people, a rebel group that controls the area said late Monday, adding there [more…]
We Followed Due Process, Nigeria Air Project Not A Scam — Hadi Sirika
Nigeria Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, has dismissed claims that the Air Nigeria project conceptualised by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was a scam. [more…]
For Eid-ul-Mawlid FG Declares Friday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5 as a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The [more…]
FG blames wooden boats as accidents claim 92 lives
Despite the Federal Government’s efforts to enhance safety on the nation’s waterway, about 92 passengers reportedly lost their lives in boat accidents across Nigeria between [more…]
APC in Rivers is ready to work with Fubara, says APC Chairman
The All Progressives Congress APC in Rivers State has declared its readiness to work with Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s reinstatement to office on September 18 [more…]
Nestle Sacks CEO Over Office Relationship
Swiss food giant Nestle on Monday dismissed Laurent Freixe as chief executive with immediate effect over an “undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate”. The [more…]
Ghana President Mahama Sacks Chief Judge Torkonoo Over Abuse Of Office Allegations
The president of Ghana on Monday said he was firing the west African country’s chief justice after an investigation found her guilty of alleged abuse [more…]
Summer 2025 Was UK’s Warmest On Record — Weather Agency
Britain sweltered through its hottest summer on record this year, the UK’s meteorological agency announced on Monday, the latest in a string of global temperature [more…]
Afghanistan Earthquake: Death Toll Rises To More Than 800 — Taliban Authorities
A massive rescue operation was underway in Afghanistan on Monday, after a strong earthquake collapsed homes onto sleeping families in a remote, mountainous region, killing [more…]
