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The Nigerian government has issued an urgent plea to residents living in flood-prone areas to relocate immediately as water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon is being released into the River Niger and the River Benue to free up the water a little before it outbursts its space.   The Nigeria …

An Israeli citizen has been arrested for allegedly accepting money from Iran to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Israeli authorities who discovered the hidden secret.  The plot, orchestrated by Tehran, was reportedly part of a broader plan to target senior Israeli officials following the assassination of Hamas political …

The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution demanding that Israel withdraw entirely from Palestinian territories within the next year. Adopted on Wednesday, September 18, the resolution urges Israel to “end without delay its unlawful presence” in all “occupied Palestinian territory,” including the removal of soldiers and civilians. The …

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Mr. Yakubu Alkali, the proprietor of Mochu Memorial Clinic in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, and are demanding a huge sum of N58 million for his release and safety.  The incident occurred on Tuesday night, September 17, 2024, at his residence in Moroa community, located …

A 57-year-old British man, Barry Griffiths, tragically lost his life after accidentally stabbing himself while attempting to separate two frozen burgers with a knife, an inquest has revealed. The incident occurred in his flat in Wales, UK, and Griffiths was found fully clothed in his bed several days later after …

New York police have dismissed social media rumors claiming explosives were found in a car near the site of former US President Donald Trump’s rally in Uniondale, Long Island, as they have claimed.   “There’s no credibility to that,” a Nassau County Police Department spokesperson told Anadolu on Wednesday, September 18, …

Tragedy struck in Zamfara State once again as a boat carrying 46 passengers, mostly children, capsized in Mashayar Garba Rogo, Bukkuyum Local Government area Zamfara State, Nigeria, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The incident, which occurred just days after a similar mishap in Gummi Local Government claimed over 30 lives, …

The Georgian parliament has passed a law on “family values and the protection of minors,” introducing extensive restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights totally in the community.  The legislation, which was approved on Tuesday, was proposed by the ruling populist party, Georgian Dream, and includes prohibitions on same-sex marriage, adoption by same-sex …

The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has reassured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to remain calm following a series of earth tremors recorded in the area that were recorded recently.   According to a statement by the NGSA’s Director-General, Professor Olusegun Ige, the tremors have been monitored closely and …

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has voluntarily surrendered himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, September 18, following allegations of fraud and corrupt enrichment during his tenure. The EFCC had previously declared Bello wanted on a 19-count charge of money laundering amounting to N80 …

The former military head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), has raised concerns over the worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, calling on the government to act swiftly to alleviate the suffering of its citizens. Speaking at his residence in Minna during a birthday visit from the Campaign for Democracy and …

The Presidency has swiftly denied reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu asked the newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, to resign due to the ongoing depreciation of the naira, which seems to be more confusing due to different responses.  The statement was made by …

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has issued contravention notices to more than 280 illegal property owners in the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme, warning of impending demolitions if necessary approvals and documentation are not provided within seven days stating the deadline doesn’t change or extend.   This action comes after a technical assessment …

The Lagos State Government has confirmed that there will be no reversal of the recent increase in boarding fees for its model colleges, despite protests from parents over the weekend. Parents of students attending these schools staged demonstrations, expressing frustration over the hike from N35,000 to N100,000 per term, citing …

Former US president Donald Trump surprised many by unveiling a new cryptocurrency platform, World Liberty Financial, during a two-hour online event on Monday, September 16. This marks a significant departure from his previous stance, where he had referred to cryptocurrencies as a “scam” during his presidency. The platform, promoted by …