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Woman arrested at airport for attempting to smuggle drugs

Operatives of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a businesswoman, Adewunmi Adebola Dorcas, and an auto parts dealer, Arinze Ora, for...

Donald Trump survives another apparent assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump is safe following an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course, and a "potential suspect" is in custody, US...

Funeral begins for Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-boyfriend

The funeral events have begun in Uganda for Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was set ablaze by her former boyfriend and later died. Dickson...

South Africa’s Deputy President Mashatile collapses on podium

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has collapsed on the podium while addressing N’wamitwa Day in Tzaneen in Limpopo. He was rushed to hospital. Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi...

Residents of conflict-affected areas share horrific experiences, express gratitude for Russian development efforts

Amidst the aftermath of recent conflicts, foreign journalists have witnessed first hand the harrowing experiences of residents in war-torn areas. These residents, who have endured...

Foreign journalists briefed on Zaparoshe Nuclear Power Plant Europe’s largest and Russia-owned

Foreign journalists were given a rare insight into the operations of the Zaparoshe Nuclear Power Plant, situated just 4 kilometers from the volatile frontline...

Widow shares heartbreaking ordeal of loss amidst war’s devastation in Tokmark (Formerly Ukraine)

In a poignant testimony of personal tragedy amidst the ravages of war, a widow bravely shared her harrowing ordeal after returning home to find...

China raises retirement age, sparking outrage online

For decades, Chinese workers have wrapped up their working lives at relatively young ages: 60 for men and as early as 50 for women. But...

Pope Francis says US must choose ‘lesser of two evils’

Pope Francis on Friday described the choice US voters must make in the presidential election as one between the “lesser of two evils,” deeming...

Germany to welcome 250,000 Kenyans in labour deal

Germany has agreed to open the doors to 250,000 skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers in a controlled and targeted labour migration deal. Kenya is struggling...

Trump vows mass deportations from town rocked by ‘pet-eating’ lies

Donald Trump has said he will mass deport migrants in a small Ohio town that has been rocked by baseless claims that its Haitian...

US and British citizens among 37 sentenced to death in DR Congo coup trial

Thirty-seven people - including three Americans, a Briton, a Belgian and a Canadian national - have been sentenced to death over an attempt to...

UK increases financial requirements for international students

International students planning to study in the United Kingdom will face higher financial requirements from January 2025, following new rules announced by the UK...

Ghana and Austria renew commitment to boost trade, investment relations

Ghana and Austria have renewed their commitment to deepen economic collaboration and bolster trade and investment ties at all levels. The two countries, led by...

Police minister’s purse stolen at police conference

Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson had her purse stolen from the hotel where she gave a speech at a conference for senior police officers...

Nollywood in mourning as another actor passes on

The Nigerian film industry has been struck by yet another tragedy as popular actor, Big Lary has passed away. The news of his death was...

Police minister’s purse stolen at police conference

Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson had her purse stolen from the hotel where she gave a speech at a conference for senior police officers...

Mpox deaths rise by 107 in a week as Africa CDC calls the toll unacceptable

African countries recorded more than 100 mpox-related deaths in the past week, the continental health body said Thursday as it described the rising toll as “not...

After migrant boat tragedy, Senegal’s president vows sanctions against people smugglers

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal promised severe sanctions against people smugglers during his visit on Wednesday to the town of Mbour, the departure...

Tunisia coast guard recovers bodies of six African migrants

Tunisian coast guards recovered the bodies of five African women migrants and a baby in waters off the town of Monastir, a judge said...

Apple has officially discontinued these three iPhones

Apple has introduced four new iPhones at its “It’s Glowtime” event: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro...

I won’t debate Kamala Harris again before the presidential election – Trump says

Former President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Thursday that he will not debate Vice President Kamala Harris a second time...

Woman who married herself files for divorce after one year

A Brazilian influencer and model, Suellen Carey, who made the headlines last year for marrying herself after struggling to find a suitable partner, has...

Three Red Cross staff killed in strike in eastern Ukraine

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says three of its workers have been killed, and two others injured in a strike in...

UN says Israeli strike on Gaza school killed six of its staff

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) says six of its employees have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a school it...

Here is what will happen as the Titanic disintegrates undersea after 112 years since the wreck

More than 112 years after it sank to the ocean floor, the wreck of the RMS Titanic is showing significant signs of decay, slowly...

Football legend hot after accidentally having sex on Instagram live

Shannon Sharpe has admitted he’s ‘embarrassed’ after accidentally going live on Instagram while very clearly having sex with a woman. The former NFL star, 56, shocked many of his...

Passengers stranded after strike at main Kenya airport

Hundreds of passengers have been stranded at Kenya's main airport after workers went on strike in protest at a planned takeover by an Indian...

Patoranking reportedly loses sister and her husband

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Patoranking is mourning the loss of his younger sister, Chioma, and her husband, George, after a tragic gas explosion incident. The devastating...

Ex-CIA officer jailed for 10 years as spy for China

A former CIA officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for spying for the Chinese government. Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 71, was arrested...

UK court jails Nigerian nurse for leaving her 10-week-old baby to die

A Nigerian working as a nurse in the United Kingdom, Ruth Auta, has been sentenced to three years in prison for neglecting her ten-week-old...

Woman slumps and dies while sharing testimony in church

A 55-year-old woman identified only as Ifeoma, has reportedly died after collapsing while sharing a testimony at the Ministry Church in the Ejigbo area...

Twin babies found dead in hot car after ‘relative forgot to drop them at daycare’

Twin toddlers were discovered dead inside a hot car after a relative allegedly forgot to drop them off at a daycare center. Two-year-olds Ariel and...

Selena Gomez opens up on inability to carry children

Selena Gomez has disclosed that she isn't able to carry her own children. The 32-year-old singer and actor spoke about it in a cover interview...

Anguish as dozens die in Senegal shipwreck

At least 26 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Senegal's coast. Authorities say more than 100 people were on board the...

Key takeaways from the Harris-Trump presidential debate

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump met on Tuesday for their first and perhaps only debate, a square-off that could have a significant impact on...

34 Lives lost through inland water transport accidents — Report

A Performance audit report conducted by the Auditor-General has exposed safety issues and regulatory shortfalls in the country's inland water transport sector. The report, covering...

Floods hit millions in West and Central Africa

Parts of Central and West Africa have seen heavy flooding over an unusually intense rainy season, unleashing a humanitarian crisis in which hundreds have...

More than 127 dead in Vietnam super typhoon

At least 127 people have now died, and 54 others are missing in northern Vietnam, according to officials, as a super typhoon which hit...

What time is the Harris v Trump presidential debate? Everything to know

With less than two months to go until Americans cast their ballots for president on election day, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will confront...