Four white rhinos and several other animals died in Zimbabwe after drinking from Lake Chivero, which was polluted with cyanobacteria. The lake, 30 km from Harare, also supplies water to the capital. The cyanobacteria is toxic to both animals and humans. ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo blamed water pollution, including raw sewage from Harare, for the … Read more
One man died, and 40 people are missing after a migrant boat sank off Crete early Saturday, according to the Greek coastguard. Thirty-nine survivors were rescued. A large rescue operation is underway south of Gavdos Island after a migrant boat capsized shortly after midnight, the Greek coastguard reported. An Italian frigate and helicopters are assisting, … Read more
Dr. Temitope Mayegun, CEO of Avila Naturalle, has been named Social Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2024 African Women Entrepreneurship and Innovation Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa. The AWEIF Awards celebrate outstanding women entrepreneurs driving positive change in Africa. The Social Entrepreneur of the Year award honors those with exceptional social impact, innovation, and … Read more
At least five people have died, 40 are reported missing, and 39 have been rescued after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Gavdos, south of Crete, according to Greece’s coastguard. The boat capsized shortly after midnight on Saturday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving vessels and aircraft. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Afrobeat musician and activist Seun Kuti has called on African leaders to ban British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch from entering the continent. He went further, advocating that Badenoch be jailed should she set foot in Africa, accusing her of disrespecting African people and their ancestors with her remarks about colonialism. Kuti’s comments come in … Read more
At least three people were killed and dozens injured after an explosive device was thrown into a crowd at the Red Cross Doi Loyfa fair in Thailand’s northern Tak province late Friday night. The attack occurred shortly before midnight local time in Umphang district, where the annual festival was underway. Two suspects have been detained, … Read more
Jay-Z’s lawyer has called for the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing him and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000, citing inconsistencies in her allegations. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, claims the two musicians drugged and assaulted her at a house party after the MTV Video Music Awards. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged the harsh economic realities in Nigeria, appealing to citizens to endure what he described as “unintentional hardship” caused by necessary reforms. Speaking during the 48th convocation ceremony of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Tinubu, represented by the Special Adviser on Economy to the Vice President, Tope Fasua, … Read more
The former Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Enema Paul, has passed away. He died early Saturday at a private hospital in Abuja following a battle with an undisclosed illness. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has imposed a fine of N150 million on Deposit Money Banks found culpable of issuing illegal flow of mint naira notes to currency hawkers across the country. This was contained in a statement by the acting Director of Corporate Communications of the apex bank, Sidi Ali Hakama in Abuja. … Read more
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Saturday tackled Vice President Kashim Shettima over his comment regarding the newly elected United Kingdom’s Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch. Shettima had accused Badenoch of disparaging her country of origin, Nigeria, after she emerged as the UK’s Conservative … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has categorically denied rumors circulating on social media about the alleged death of its chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Orders Major Shake-Up, Deploys … Read more
Two suspected bandits were killed while testing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a camp linked to extremist leader Bello Turji in Zamfara State. The incident occurred in Barikin Daji Village and Dan Bagudu Hills, Talata Mafara Local Government Area. The explosion occurred during a failed IED test by bandits, led by Turji’s lieutenant, Dogo Auta. … Read more
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has inaugurated the reconstructed Tahsinul Quran Islamiyya School and mosque, urging local communities to protect the projects from vandalism. He said the reconstruction fulfilled his promise to the Runjin Sambo communities. Aliyu announced that his administration has awarded contracts for the construction of Islamiyya schools, mosques, and the renovation of … Read more
An ancient relic, believed by some to have been placed on Jesus Christ’s head during his crucifixion, has returned to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after being saved from the devastating fire that engulfed the building. The Crown of Thorns, which consists of a circle of rushes encased in a crystal and gold tube, … Read more
Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, Acting Chief Judge of Ekiti State, urged the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) to push for law amendments to safeguard women’s and children’s rights. He gave the advice during FIDA’s annual lecture in Ado-Ekiti, themed “Achieving Enhanced Institutional Structures for the Advancement of Women and Children in Nigeria.” Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, represented … Read more
Polaris Bank has asked the Niger State High Court in Minna to dismiss a criminal charge filed by the Niger State Internal Revenue Service against its Managing Director. The charge alleges the bank failed to provide information about customers who applied for foreign exchange. The bank, through its lawyer Usman Sule (SAN), argued that the … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly following his controversial attempt to impose martial law, a move that has plunged the nation into political chaos midway through his presidency. The unicameral legislature voted 204 to 85 in favour of impeachment on Saturday, marking the second such vote in just over … Read more
A Palestinian doctor, believed to be the last remaining orthopaedic surgeon in northern Gaza, was killed by Israeli tank fire, according to Palestinian officials. Dr. Sayeed Joudeh, a retired surgeon who returned to work during the ongoing conflict, died on Thursday while en route to al-Awda Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has imposed a ban on the use of firecrackers and knockouts in Abuja during the Christmas celebrations to ensure the safety of residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, stated that the ban is aimed at protecting lives and property throughout the festive … Read more