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Gaza City — The Israeli military has directed residents of Gaza City to move south to the designated “humanitarian zone” of Al-Mawasi, warning of an imminent ground assault to seize control of the territory’s largest urban centre. In a statement issued on Saturday, army spokesman Avichay Adraee urged civilians to relocate without delay. “Take this…
Kasai Province, DR Congo — Health authorities have confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province, where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths — including four health workers — have been recorded as of September 4, 2025. According to a statement released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday, the outbreak has…
Abuja, Nigeria — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Nigeria to scale up its health spending by allocating at least 20 per cent of the national health budget to public health, stressing that sustainable financing is the backbone of resilient healthcare systems. The call was made on Thursday in Abuja by the WHO Regional…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Vice President of Colombia, Her Excellency Francia Márquez, has landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening ties between Colombia and Nigeria. She was welcomed by senior Nigerian government officials, including the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, Minister of Women Affairs,…
Lviv, Ukraine — Andriy Parubiy, the former Speaker of Ukraine’s parliament, was fatally shot on Saturday in Lviv, prompting a large-scale manhunt for the assailant. Authorities said the attacker, disguised as a courier, opened fire on Parubiy before fleeing the scene. Ukrainian police have launched a special operation dubbed “Siren” to locate the gunman. President…
New Delhi, India — India will not “bow down” to external pressure but will instead pursue new markets despite steep tariffs recently imposed by the United States, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal has declared. Goyal made the remarks on Friday while addressing a construction industry gathering in New Delhi, his first public response since Washington introduced…
Abuja, Nigeria — The United Kingdom Government has awarded prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to 85 Nigerians for the 2025 academic session, enabling them to pursue master’s and PhD programmes across leading UK institutions. In a statement released on Thursday, the British High Commission confirmed that this year’s awardees comprise 39 Chevening scholars, one Chevening…
Lagos, Nigeria — For international students, the decision on where to study in 2025 increasingly depends not only on tuition and university rankings but also on family-inclusive immigration policies. Many countries have updated their dependent visa rules, making it easier for spouses to live, work, and sometimes study during the academic program. Here’s an overview…
Lyon, France — An EasyJet flight traveling from Lyon to Porto was compelled to return to Lyon airport after a 26-year-old Portuguese passenger, experiencing delirium, attempted to enter the cockpit. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff late Friday. Fellow passengers intervened promptly to restrain the individual until the plane could safely land back in Lyon,…
Brasilia, Brazil — President Bola Tinubu has landed in Brasilia for a two-day State Visit, responding to an invitation from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The visit aims to deepen Nigeria’s economic and political connections with Latin America’s largest economy and is expected to generate multi-billion dollar investments spanning agriculture, energy, and technology…
London, UK — Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has predicted that rising British-Nigerian prospect Moses Itauma would defeat Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, and other established names in the division if they fought now. Fury made the bold claim shortly after Itauma stopped Dillian Whyte in just two minutes, a performance that sparked calls for…
Tripoli, Libya — The President of the Nigerian Community in Libya, Mr. Peter Omoregbe, has raised alarm over the dire situation of thousands of Nigerians stranded in the North African country, revealing that many are suffering from severe mental health issues after failed attempts to migrate to Europe. Omoregbe made this disclosure in response to…
Sydney, Australia — Google has agreed to pay a fine of 55 million Australian dollars (US$36 million) after admitting to anticompetitive agreements with the country’s two largest telecommunications firms, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirmed on Monday. According to the regulator, Google’s Asia Pacific division, based in Singapore, signed contracts with Telstra and…
Dubai, UAE — Remote work continues to redefine lifestyles worldwide, with more countries now competing to attract digital nomads through high-speed internet, flexible visa policies, affordable living, and vibrant communities. According to the VisaGuide Digital Nomad Visa Index released this week, the top 10 destinations for 2025 present diverse opportunities for professionals — from culturally…
Karbala/Najaf, Iraq— More than 600 Shiite Muslim pilgrims were hospitalized with respiratory problems due to inhaling chlorine gas from a leak at a water treatment station on the route between the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. The incident, which occurred overnight on the Karbala-Najaf road, affected hundreds of pilgrims making their way to Karbala…
Balikesir, Turkey — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit the Balikesir province in northwestern Turkey on August 10, 2025, causing extensive damage including the collapse of 16 buildings and the death of one person. The quake struck at 7:53 p.m. local time with an epicenter in the town of Sındırgı, about 10 kilometers south-southwest of Bigadiç….
Barcelona, Spain — UEFA has fined Barcelona forwards Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski €5,000 each for breaching post-match anti-doping procedures following their Champions League semi-final defeat to Inter Milan. The European football body’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body announced on Friday that both players failed to report immediately to the doping control station at the…
Manchester, England — Manchester United have officially secured the signing of Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško from RB Leipzig in an €85 million deal, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano confirmed on Saturday that all documents have been signed and contracts approved following the player’s medical earlier in the day. Šeško put pen to paper…
London, UK — A public statement by UK opposition leader Kemi Badenoch distancing herself from Nigeria has sparked criticism from Nigerian-born Dutch entrepreneur Dr. Wiebe Boer, who described the move as “deeply problematic” and damaging to conversations about heritage and representation. Boer, who was born and raised in Nigeria but holds Dutch citizenship, voiced his…
Abuja, Nigeria — The European Union has announced fresh humanitarian support for victims of ongoing violence in Benue and Plateau States, committing an additional €250,000 (approximately ₦450 million) to assist thousands of internally displaced persons across both regions. The new funding, revealed in a statement on Thursday, will be channeled through the Nigerian Red Cross…
Washington, D.C., USA — Sean “Diddy” Combs, the embattled American music mogul, is seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump ahead of his upcoming sentencing in October. This was disclosed by Nicole Westmoreland, a member of Combs’ legal team, during an interview with CNN on Tuesday. According to her, preliminary discussions regarding the pardon request…
Pretoria, South Africa — The South African government has reiterated its call for international recognition of a Palestinian state and stronger pressure on Israel to end what it calls “genocidal activities” in Gaza. The appeal was made by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, during an interview with AFP on Tuesday,…
Jerusalem, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly preparing to unveil a new Gaza war strategy that includes a full-scale military occupation of the Palestinian enclave, despite growing international and domestic calls for a ceasefire. According to local media reports on Tuesday, Netanyahu is expected to meet with top security officials, including the…
London, United Kingdom — The Most Rev Cherry Vann, newly appointed Archbishop of Wales and the Anglican Communion’s first openly gay female primate, has described same-sex marriage in church as “inevitable,” while reflecting on decades of navigating her faith and identity in secrecy. In an interview published on Sunday by The Guardian UK, the 66-year-old…
Abuja, Nigeria — Senior Nigerian government officials have accused the United States Mission in Nigeria of engaging in a calculated “smear campaign” that undermines the country’s image and breaches diplomatic protocols. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja, top federal sources expressed concern over the U.S. Mission’s circulation of a report by The…
Moscow, Russia — Tensions escalated as Ukrainian drone strikes killed three individuals and injured two others in separate attacks across western Russia overnight. The incidents were confirmed on Saturday by regional authorities through official Telegram channels. In Penza region, Governor Oleg Melnichenko reported that a woman lost her life and two others were wounded following…
Rome, Italy — Thousands of Catholic youth from around the world began converging on Rome Saturday for a highly anticipated evening vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, marking the climax of the Vatican’s “Jubilee of Youth”—a key highlight of the Holy Year. The gathering, which draws Catholics aged 18 to 35, is expected to attract…
Lagos, Nigeria — Frustration is mounting among over 300 Nigerian students who secured admission into universities across the United States but are yet to receive their student visas, weeks after attending scheduled interviews at the US embassies in Lagos and Abuja. The affected students, connected through a WhatsApp group of 301 members, voiced concerns over…
Accra, Ghana — Tensions flared between Ghanaian citizens and Nigerians residing in the country following a street protest dubbed “Nigerians Must Go” , which erupted on July 29, with demonstrators accusing Nigerians of rising crime, ritual activities, and economic dominance. Protesters, seen in viral videos brandishing placards with inflammatory messages, demanded the expulsion of Nigerians….
Kyiv, Ukraine — At least three people were confirmed dead on Saturday following a fresh wave of strikes between Russia and Ukraine, underscoring the ongoing volatility of the conflict. Ukrainian and Russian officials reported casualties and damage across several regions, with attacks affecting both civilian and strategic targets overnight. In central Ukraine, Dnipro Mayor Borys…
Abuja, Nigeria — The United States Embassy has issued a strong advisory to American citizens residing in Nigeria, urging immediate compliance with new visa regulations introduced by the Nigerian Federal Government. The advisory was published in a statement dated July 7, 2025, on the embassy’s official website, emphasizing the importance of adhering to immigration guidelines…
