A devastating Nepal glacier collapse has triggered catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border, killing at least 160 people and leaving hundreds missing. The disaster swept through villages, roads and bridges along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems, turning normally busy mountain routes into disaster zones. The scale of the Nepal flash floods is still…
The Odogwu Asaba rape allegations have taken another turn after the wife of Asaba-based content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna publicly defended her husband, saying he had an affair with 20-year-old Favour Agbro but did not rape her. Her comments add a new dimension to a case that has already drawn intense attention online following Favour’s death…
Nigeria’s push to rely more on local petrol production is facing an unexpected problem. The Dangote Refinery says rising Nigeria petrol imports are making it harder to plan production and could force it to export excess fuel instead of selling it at home. The warning comes as imported petrol accounted for about 43% of the…
President Masoud Pezeshkian is making a fresh diplomatic push as Iran pushes Muslim unity, while Qatar prepares to send its prime minister to Tehran in an attempt to restart talks between Iran and the United States. The two developments point to a wider shift in the conflict. While Tehran remains firmly opposed to US and…
The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence for his claims that some police officers at checkpoints share information about travellers with kidnappers. The VeryDarkMan police allegations have now turned into a direct test of whether serious claims about Nigeria’s security system can move…
Axel Disasi joins Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea for the 2026/27 season, giving the Eagles an experienced defender as they rebuild their back line. The Axel Disasi move to Crystal Palace is particularly interesting because it comes shortly after Chelsea signed Maxence Lacroix from Palace. The two clubs have effectively exchanged defenders, although Disasi’s…
A security guard identified as Stanley has been shot dead at Royale Estate in Sangotedo, Lagos, in an attack that has renewed concerns about safety in residential communities across the area. The Sangotedo security guard was shot dead on the night of August 21 when gunmen reportedly arrived at the estate and opened fire before…
Lagos is entering another period of major road works, with the Oke-Afa Bridge closure set to begin just as motorists on another major route are recovering from a serious traffic breakdown. The Lagos State Government says rehabilitation work on Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo will begin on Friday, August 28, and last until September 18. At…
The BBNaija Cassi eviction has reduced the number of contestants in the Season 11 house, with the entrepreneur and actor becoming the fourth housemate to leave through a public vote. Cassi, whose real name is Ezenwoke Nwosu, was evicted during Sunday night’s live show after receiving 5.27 per cent of the votes. He had spent…
Nigeria’s emergency healthcare system is set for a boost after Israel donated a first batch of ambulances, medical equipment and wheelchairs to the country. The initiative of Israel sending ambulances to Nigeria was handed over at the Port of Ashdod, with Nigeria’s Ambassador to Israel, Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu, receiving the consignment on behalf of the…
