Turkey has detained nine people in connection with a deadly fire that claimed the lives of 76 people and injured dozens at a ski resort in western Turkey. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya who disclosed this early Wednesday, said that the owner of the hotel has also been detained. Yerlikaya also reported that the bodies of…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 16 people survived a tragic boat accident in Sokoto State, Nigeria, which occurred on Sunday, 17 August 2025. According to the agency ,the mishap took place in the Kojiyo village area of the Goronyo Dam. A joint rescue operation, involving NEMA, the Sokoto State Emergency Management…
The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise insurance as a key driver in achieving a $1 trillion economy. Mr Tope Adaramola, Executive Secretary of NCRIB, made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. Adaramola said the insurance sector…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Nengi, has announced the birth of her baby girl, who was born on Feb. 21. She disclosed this via her official Instagram page on Sunday, describing it as ‘the purest form of love’. Nengi posted clips from her pregnancy journey up until the moment of her baby’s birth. “My greatest…
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa made a resolute statement, vowing to uphold his country’s independent and non-aligned foreign policy. Addressing an Africa Day celebration in Krugersdorp, he emphasized the African continent’s propensity to become entangled in conflicts far beyond its borders. President Ramaphosa affirmed that South Africa would not succumb to pressure and interference…
President Xi Jinping of China will attend the 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Hua Chunying, Spokesman of the Foreign Ministry of China, who said this in a statement on Wednesday, said the forum would be held in Beijing from Sept. 4 to 6. Hua said President Xi will deliver a keynote speech…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a stern warning to perpetrators of attacks, kidnappings, and other threats to national security, declaring that his administration will ensure they face the full weight of the law. The announcement came during an extended security briefing at the State House, Abuja, where the President received updates from top defence…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Wednesday, emphasised the importance of building resilience in communities to tackle insecurity. The CDS stated this at the opening of a two-day Human Security and Civil-Military Workshop, organised by the Defence Headquarters and the British Defence Staff. Musa, represented by Rear Adm. Ayuba Chugali, said…
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday approved Bavarian Nordic’s (BAVA.CO) new tab mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. It said the age group is considered especially vulnerable to outbreaks of the disease that has triggered global concern. The WHO said in a statement that it gave the Jynneos vaccine prequalification for adolescents…
Two men, Taofeek Wasiu, 26, and Akinsola Babatunde, 21, were on Tuesday docked before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing property worth N460,000. The defendants whose addresses were not provided are facing a two-count charge of felony and stealing. They however pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them. The Prosecutor, ASP…
