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In a continued effort to address the chronic overcrowding in England and Wales' prisons, the UK government has released more than 1,000 inmates as part of its second round of early releases in 2024. This move comes as the government grapple...
Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky (Idris Okuneye), has once again found himself at the center of controversy after an attempted escape from Nigeria was foiled at the Seme Border on October 21, 2024. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NI...
In a high-profile legal battle, Dangote Refinery initiated a ₦100 billion lawsuit on September 6, 2024, aimed at invalidating import licenses held by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Matrix Petroleum Services, and se...
A tragic gas explosion occurred on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Catholic Catering School in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The explosion severely injured ten female students, five of whom are in critical condition at the Alex...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed a sweeping victory in the recently concluded local government elections in Kaduna State, winning all 23 chairmanship positions and 255 councillorship seats. The election, organized by the Kadu...
Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, became embroiled in a scandal after Hisbah Board operatives in Kano arrested him on Thursday night, October 17, 2024. Officials apprehended him on allegations of engag...
A devastating suicide bombing shook Mogadishu, Somalia, on Friday evening, targeting a busy café near a police training facility. The explosion, which occurred during rush hour, claimed the lives of seven people and left six others injured....
Onitsha, one of Nigeria’s most vibrant cultural cities, is gearing up for the 2024 Ofala Festival, scheduled from October 18 to October 19, 2024. This annual event celebrates the rich traditions of the Igbo people, with His Majesty Nnaemeka...
A truly extraordinary moment unfolded when a dog stood atop the 455-foot-tall Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, stunning onlookers and sparking intrigue. The Great Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, has stood for over 4,5...