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….
Kano, Nigeria — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦110 million to support the families of 22 athletes from Kano State who tragically lost their lives in a road accident earlier this year. The donation, made under the Victim Support Fund initiative, was announced on Thursday by Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to Governor…
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 Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, urging both nations to show maximum restraint and prioritize diplomacy. The call was made in a statement issued Saturday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, in response to Israel’s…
Ibadan, Nigeria — A midnight fire outbreak has devastated parts of the staff quarters at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, resulting in the destruction of property valued in millions of naira. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 am on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, affected three out of four rooms in the quarters. The Oyo State Fire Service…
