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Matusadona Game Park, Zimbabwe — Tinotenda Pudu, a seven-year-old boy, survived five perilous days in the Matusadona Game Park, a wilderness teeming with deadly wildlife. The young boy wandered 49 kilometers (30 miles) from his home, relying on wild fruits for sustenance and using his exceptional knowledge of the wild to stay alive. Tinotenda dug…
A devastating incident occurred in New Orleans’ French Quarter on Wednesday afternoon when a vehicle rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street, leaving 10 people dead and 30 injured. The tragedy unfolded around 3:15 p.m. local time when the driver sped into a densely packed area. Witnesses reported that the individual exited the vehicle and…
Former President Arnold Rüütel of Estonia, a pivotal figure in the nation’s path to independence, has died at 96, the presidency announced on Tuesday. Rüütel, remembered as one of the architects of Estonia’s return to sovereignty in 1991, served as a communist official during the Soviet era before becoming a key figure in the Baltic…
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Yoon, who was suspended from office earlier this month, faces insurrection charges over his controversial attempt to impose martial law on December 3, plunging the nation into its worst political crisis in decades. Parliament impeached him…
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list, recognizing his outstanding contributions to English football. The 54-year-old stepped down from his managerial role in July after leading England to the final of Euro 2024, where they suffered a narrow defeat to Spain. This marked Southgate’s second consecutive…
Iran has announced 2025 as a pivotal year for its nuclear agenda, targeting the United States and Israel, amid escalating tensions. Speaking in Beijing on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araqchi stated, “2025 will be an important year regarding Iran’s nuclear issue.” His remarks suggest Tehran may be preparing for potential reimplementation of the…
A passenger plane carrying 181 people crashed while landing at Muan International Airport in southwestern South Korea on Sunday, leaving over 100 feared dead. According to officials, the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok overshot the runway, struck a barrier, and erupted into flames. While most passengers are presumed dead, two survivors have been rescued, and…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally apologized to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev over a tragic incident involving an Azerbaijan Airlines plane, which crash-landed on Wednesday near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The crash claimed at least 38 lives. The Kremlin revealed on Saturday that Flight J2-8243, traveling from Baku to Grozny in Russia’s Chechnya region, was forced to…
US President-elect Donald Trump filed a brief Friday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his January 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance. “In light of the novelty and difficulty of this case, the court should consider staying the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has firmly dismissed allegations by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of conspiring with France to destabilize Niger. In a statement issued Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, described the claims as baseless fabrications, emphasizing Nigeria’s commitment to regional stability and peaceful…
Russia has said it would only accept a legally binding ceasefire deal for a lasting peace that would ensure the security of both Russia and its neighbours. Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, said that a weak ceasefire to freeze the war in Ukraine would be futile and counterproductive. Lavrov suspects that a weak truce would…
Protests have erupted across Syria after a Christmas tree was burned in Suqaylabiyah, a predominantly Christian town in central Syria. The incident, which occurred on Christmas Eve, has sparked outrage among Christian communities demanding better protection for minorities. Videos circulating online show masked individuals setting the tree on fire, leaving uncertainty about whether their intention…
The United States, US military has said that it killed two fighters from the terrorist group Islamic State in Syria and wounded another. “The terrorists were moving a truckload of weapons which were destroyed during the strike. The US Central Command, CENTCOM, confirmed this in a press release on Monday. “This…
On Saturday, Pope Francis reiterated his condemnation of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after facing criticism from an Israeli government minister over his comments suggesting that the international community should consider whether the military actions constitute genocide against the Palestinian people. Delivering his annual Christmas address to the Vatican’s cardinals, the pope…
Swedish authorities have confirmed the death of 20-year-old rapper Gaboro, who was fatally shot in a parking garage in Norrköping on Thursday morning. Police discovered Gaboro critically injured at the scene and immediately transported him to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. A disturbing video, allegedly captured by the perpetrator using a…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks “anytime” with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office. Trump, who will return to the White House in January, has stoked fears in Kyiv that he could force Ukraine…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will formally withdraw from the regional bloc on January 29, 2025. The decision was outlined in a communiqué issued at the conclusion of the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held in…
The 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government is set to commence on Sunday under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who serves as the Chairperson of the regional bloc. Key items on the agenda include regional security challenges, particularly ongoing crises in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso….
Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of a $315 million oil production and storage facility owned by Nigerian firm, Oriental Energy Ltd. The commissioning, scheduled for December 14, highlights the achievements of indigenous companies in the global oil and gas…
The 93rd Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers has commenced in Abuja, with discussions centered on strengthening regional cooperation, fostering economic integration, and addressing pressing security concerns. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, is presiding over the two-day session, which has brought together leaders and policymakers from across the region. In his…
The United States has reinforced its commitment to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage by awarding a $400,000 grant to support the documentation and conservation of Sungbo’s Eredo, a historic 100-mile system of earthworks in southwestern Nigeria. The funding, facilitated through the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), was first awarded in 2019 and initiated a…
The 53rd Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial level convened in Abuja to address the region’s pressing political, security, and humanitarian challenges. The meeting reaffirmed ECOWAS’s commitment to fostering collective security, democratic governance, and economic development amid growing instability in West Africa. In his opening address, Nigeria’s Minister of…
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced changes to its immigration visa application process, effective January 1, 2025. Under the revised procedure, applicants with scheduled interviews must visit the Consulate General in Lagos twice during the application process. In a statement posted on its official X account, the embassy explained that the new process…
The Federal Government has dismissed a circulating list of ambassadorial nominees on social media as fake, urging the public to disregard it. In a statement issued on Sunday, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, clarified that no such appointments have been made. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to…
Exiled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow with his family after fleeing Syria, following a sweeping rebel offensive that led to the fall of his regime, Russian state news agency TASS reported. Kremlin sources confirmed that Russia granted Assad and his family asylum. The rebel offensive, which began on November 27, saw opposition…
World leaders have expressed diverse reactions to the abrupt yet anticipated fall of Syria’s long-standing president, Bashar al-Assad, following the capture of Damascus by opposition forces. Assad, who ruled Syria for over two decades, reportedly fled the country after failing to resist a swift rebel advance that has drastically shifted the nation’s political landscape. The…
Syria’s armed opposition has declared the capture of Damascus, signaling the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad after more than two decades of rule. The announcement, made by the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, confirmed that the government institutions would remain under the interim administration of Assad’s Prime Minister until a transitional authority…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has strongly refuted claims by Amnesty International alleging that over 10,000 people have died in Nigerian military custody since the Boko Haram insurgency began in the northeast. Amnesty International’s Accusations During a press briefing in Maiduguri, Amnesty International’s Country Director, Isa Sanusi, accused both Boko Haram insurgents and Nigerian military…
The Nigerian government has extended its congratulations to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her groundbreaking election as Namibia’s first female president. In a statement released by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria hailed Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory, which was confirmed by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. As the current Vice President, her win…
President Bola Tinubu said late Thursday that the reforms embarked upon by his government would improve Africa’s economic prospects. A statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, indicated that Tinubu said this at State Dinner organised by the French government in his honour at Palais des Elysée in…
The world’s oldest man, Briton John Tinniswood, has died aged 112 at the care home where he lived in Southport, northwest England, Guinness World Records said on Tuesday, quoting his family. Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, and died on Monday. He became the world’s oldest man in April…
