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Israel’s military has announced the death of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an air strike on Beirut, which is known for threatening life.  The strike, which targeted Hezbollah’s central underground headquarters, took place early on Saturday, September 28, 2004, according to a statement released by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), …

The FCT Police Command has dismissed rumors circulating online regarding an alleged planned abduction at the University of Abuja, Nigeria.  In a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the reports were described as “false and misleading,” with the intention of instilling unnecessary fear among students and residents …

#EndBadGovernance protest organizers have called for a peaceful demonstration on October 1, 2024, to express their dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies. In a letter to the Nigerian Police, the organizers, led by groups such as the Education Rights Campaign (ERC) and Joint Action Front (JAF), requested security to …

New York Mayor Eric Adams turned himself in on Friday, September 27, to federal authorities in Manhattan following a five-count indictment on charges of fraud, bribery, and corruption. The charges, announced by federal prosecutors, accuse the 64-year-old mayor of soliciting illegal campaign donations from foreign entities and falsifying records to …

The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that investigations are ongoing into the allegations of banditry sponsorship in Nigeria’s North-West region, which has kept people in fear. This was disclosed by the DHQ’s Director of Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, September 26, …

Tunisian presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel has been sentenced to six months in prison for falsifying documents just days before the October 6 presidential election comes up.  This marks the second conviction for Zammel in a week, following a 20-month sentence for falsifying popular endorsements in favor of him. His imprisonment …

Edo State Governor-elect, Matthew Okpebholo, expressed his deep appreciation by kneeling in front of President Bola Tinubu during a visit to Aso Rock on Thursday, September 26, following his victory in the recent gubernatorial election. The gesture was a public display of gratitude for the unwavering support from the president …

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from serving as a charity trustee for five years after an investigation into her Fashion For Relief charity revealed serious disorganization and mismanagement.  According to the Charity Commission, the inquiry found that only 8.5% of the charity’s spending between 2016 and 2022 went to …

Elon Musk has denied allegations of a romantic affair with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after pictures of them together surfaced online, causing a scene. The photos, taken during the Global Citizen Awards in New York City, showed Musk and Meloni sharing a moment, with one image capturing Musk touching …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that one person has died and two others are missing following heavy flooding in the Joyce-B/Mobil area of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The flood, caused by torrential rains on Tuesday evening, destroyed properties and disrupted daily life in several residential areas in …

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed multiple establishments, including churches, a guest house, and a printing press, in a bid to curb noise pollution across various areas of the state. In a statement released on Wednesday, September 25, LASEPA General Manager, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, confirmed that these …

Nigerians have taken to social media to express their frustration over the soaring cost of flight tickets, leaving the once-bustling Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos is almost empty. A traveler on X formerly Twitter shared a photo of the airport’s waiting area, which was nearly deserted on the morning …

Benin City radio presenter Joyce Chuks has opened up about her experience with sexual harassment on the job, sharing disturbing details of being stalked, followed, and receiving explicit messages from men. In a post shared on September 23, Joyce revealed the challenges she faces as a public figure, particularly the …

Gunshots were fired at U.S. presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ campaign office in a Phoenix suburb, causing damage but fortunately no injuries. The shooting, which occurred after midnight on Monday, left several bullets lodged in the building and shattered windows. Tempe police are currently investigating the incident, marking the second shooting …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024, demonstrates that technology alone cannot resolve Nigeria’s electoral challenges. Speaking at an event organized by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) in Abuja, Jonathan emphasized that while technology is often hailed …