An 11-year-old boy has been expelled from school after taking a gun from a classmate and pulling it apart in what his mom calls an act of courage. The expulsion has sparked outrage,...
Read More
3 Minutes
2 Minutes
Concerns over Democracy prompt Djibouti presidential Spokesman’s Exit
A key spokesman for Djibouti’s long-ruling president has resigned, denouncing the country’s democratic regression and “nepotistic practices”, according to a statement seen by AFP on Monday. President Ismail Omar Guelleh has held power since...
Read More
1 Minute
Search for US man Accused killing Daughters Leads to Discovery of Remains
Human remains, believed to be of a man wanted on suspicion of murdering his three daughters, aged nine, eight and five, have been found in the US state of Washington. Police had been searching...
Read More
1 Minute
EXTRA: Drama as man slaps woman offering help on the road
A viral video shows an elderly man in China slapping a woman who was trying to help him cross the road. The incident occurred in Lanzhou, Gansu province, where the woman, a driver, stopped...
Read More
2 Minutes
Nigerian man Sentenced to prison for $1.6m Romance Scam against Widow
A 37-year-old Nigerian national, Adetomiwa Seun Akindele, has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison in Minnesota, United States for defrauding a widow out of $1.6m in a romance scheme. Akindele, who had...
Read More
1 Minute
Two Nigerians Among 3,700 Inmates Recaptured After Nepal Prison Breaks
The crisis has been further complicated by the burning of court records in arson attacks, hampering follow-up action by authorities. A joint campaign by the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force is...
Read More
4 Minutes
UN: 1,364 W’African children recruited by terrorists, 14,000 schools shut
The United Nations has decried the deepening humanitarian impact of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, revealing that 1,364 children were recruited by armed groups in 2024, while more than 14,000 schools were...
Read More
2 Minutes
US envoy: Trump to chair ‘large meeting’ on post-war Gaza
US President Donald Trump will host a meeting on Wednesday on post-war plans for Gaza, his envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday. “We’ve got a large meeting in the White House tomorrow, chaired by the...
Read More
7 Minutes
Nigerians spent over $3.6bn annually on foreign healthcare under Buhari — Report
Nigerians spent at least $29.29bn on foreign medical expenses during the eight years of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. This translates to an annual spending of about $3.6bn during the review period. This...
Read More
1 Minute
BREAKING: Iran proposes visa-free travel for Chinese tourists
Iran has called on China to cancel tourist visa requirements for Iranian citizens, following its unilateral move to lift visa restrictions for Chinese travellers. This development is according to Mehr News Agency, a...
Read More