Hurricane Milton has left a devastating trail across Florida, uprooting trees, tearing off roofs, and flooding streets. The storm made landfall on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, as a Category 3 hurricane near Siesta Key on the state’s western coast, with winds reaching 120 mph (193 km/h). This comes just two weeks after the state endured […]
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Sub-Saharan Africa Named Most Dangerous Region for Girls by UNICEF
According to a recent report by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Sub-Saharan Africa has been identified as one of the most dangerous regions for girls worldwide. The region holds the highest number of victims, with an estimated 79 million girls and women, or 22%, affected by sexual violence. Globally, approximately 370 million […]
Sahara Desert Flooded for First Time in 50 Years
For the first time in half a century, parts of the Sahara Desert have been flooded following an unprecedented downpour, transforming the arid landscape into blue lagoons, as reported by the Associated Press on Wednesday. Southeastern Morocco, one of the driest regions on Earth, experienced more rain in just two days last September than it […]
Former CBN Deputy Governor Claims Emefiele’s Naira Redesign Lacked Presidential Approval
The trial of Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), resumed on Wednesday with Edward Adamu, a former CBN Deputy Governor, testifying as the fourth witness. Emefiele is facing prosecution by the Federal Government for the controversial naira redesign policy implemented during his tenure in late 2022. Testifying before Justice […]
Nigerian Troops Capture Three Suspected Bandits in Taraba State
Troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in Taraba State, have successfully arrested three individuals suspected of banditry, along with a logistics supplier linked to terrorist operations within and outside the state. The arrests occurred during a specialized operation initiated on October 7, […]
JOHESU Issues 15-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government Amid Strike Threat
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) in Nigeria has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address its outstanding demands or face another strike. The union’s leadership, including the national chairman and national secretary, made the announcement in a joint statement. JOHESU criticized the government for failing to fulfill its commitments since June […]
Enugu Doctor Arrested for Alleged Child Trafficking and Forgery
Dr. Emmanuel Ugwumba has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command on charges of child trafficking and forgery in Udenu Local Government Area. The arrest, confirmed on Wednesday by Public Relations Officer Daniel Ndukwe, occurred on September 28 following an investigation by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad. According to police reports, Dr. Ugwumba became […]
Enugu Doctor Arrested for Alleged Child Trafficking and Forgery
Dr. Emmanuel Ugwumba has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command on charges of child trafficking and forgery in Udenu Local Government Area. The arrest, confirmed on Wednesday by Public Relations Officer Daniel Ndukwe, occurred on September 28 following an investigation by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad. According to police reports, Dr. Ugwumba became […]
Kaduna Assembly Denies Plans to Amend Local Government Electoral Law
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has refuted claims that it intends to amend the state’s Local Government Electoral Law just days before the October 19, 2024, local government elections. Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Henry Marah, clarified during a press briefing that no such amendment was listed in the Assembly’s order paper […]
EFCC Intensifies Probe into Yahaya Bello’s Aides as Court Date Approaches
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is ramping up its investigation into the aides of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, ahead of his court appearance scheduled for October 24, 2024. The probe focuses on allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement during Bello’s tenure from 2016 to 2024. Sources suggest that several of Bello’s […]