Lassa Fever Spreads Across Nigeria: Death Toll Climbs To 162
Nigeria is grappling with a rising number of Lassa fever cases, the federal public health agency has reported, with 162 deaths recorded across 21 states during the last week of August. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said the increase coincides with a higher case fatality rate compared to the same period […]
Nigeria To Demolish Lagos’ Carter Bridge After Safety Review
Nigeria’s Federal Government says it will demolish Lagos’ historic Carter Bridge after engineers declared the 124-year-old structure unsafe and beyond repair. Minister of Works Dave Umahi announced the decision on Friday following an inspection of the bridge’s underdeck, saying multiple technical reports had confirmed severe structural failures. “We wanted to see whether we could salvage […]
Lionel Messi To Remain At Inter Miami Beyond 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi is poised to remain in Major League Soccer (MLS) beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sources say, after reaching an agreement with Inter Miami to extend his contract. The deal, expected to be finalized in the coming weeks, could see the Argentine superstar conclude his illustrious career in the United States. An official […]
Hong Kong, Southern China Brace For Typhoon Ragasa
A massive and destructive Typhoon Ragasa is barreling toward southern China after battering the Philippines with violent winds and torrential rain, forcing widespread closures and disruptions across the region’s megacities. Tens of millions of people are at risk as the storm approaches Guangdong Province, home to cities like Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. Ragasa […]
Legends And Peers Praise Yamal: “Next Big Thing,” Say Icons
At just 17, Lamine Yamal has earned praise from football legends and peers alike who believe he has what it takes to win the Ballon d’Or. While not all the speculated names in social media chatter have confirmed picks, several respected figures have publicly tipped him as one of the leading contenders. Gerard Deulofeu, former […]
Lamine Yamal’s Father: “He’s The Best In The World”
Mounir Nasraoui, father of Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal, has voiced his disappointment after his son narrowly missed out on winning the Ballon d’Or. Speaking in the aftermath of the ceremony in Paris, Nasraoui admitted the decision left him with a sense of injustice, though he carefully avoided calling it outright “robbery.” “I think this is […]
Why Donald Trump Acts the Way He Does
Donald Trump’s presidency often looks chaotic, a blur of impulsive outbursts and personal obsessions. Yet behind the drama lies a deliberate strategy aimed at rewarding the base that keeps him politically alive. On Monday alone, the White House challenged established science by questioning autism research, branded an antifascist movement a terrorist group, and amplified Trump’s […]
Drone Sightings Force Closures At Copenhagen, Oslo Airports
Flights in and out of Copenhagen and Oslo were disrupted for hours on Monday night after drone sightings forced both airports to close, stranding thousands of passengers and triggering investigations in Denmark and Norway. Copenhagen Airport shut down around 8:30 p.m. local time when two to three large drones were reported circling nearby. Airspace remained […]
Critically Ill Gazan Children Evacuated To UK
The first group of critically ill and injured Palestinian children has been evacuated from Gaza and will arrive in the UK in the coming days to receive treatment through the National Health Service (NHS). The operation, coordinated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the Home Office, and the Department of Health, marks the […]
DAPPMAN Slams Dangote Refinery, Calls Petrol Cuts ‘Unpatriotic’
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has raised concerns over recent petrol price cuts by Dangote Refinery, warning that the moves are destabilizing the downstream sector and could worsen fuel costs for Nigerians already struggling under a fragile post-deregulation economy. In a statement on Saturday, DAPPMAN’s Executive Secretary, Olufemi Adewole, described […]
Survivors Tell Of Ruin, Death After Afghanistan Earthquake
In Andarlachak, Kunar, Afghanistan, farmer Habib-ur Rahman’s quiet life in Loya Banda village was upended by a powerful magnitude 6 earthquake on the night of August 31. The tremor, which struck near the Diwa Gul valley where he had sought refuge, left the community reeling and struggling to cope. The earthquake that tore through eastern […]
Rayan Aït-Nouri Out For Five Weeks With Rare Ankle Injury Setback
Wolves have confirmed that left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri will be sidelined for around five weeks after picking up an ankle injury, marking a rare setback in what has otherwise been a remarkably durable career in English football. Since arriving in England in 2020, Aït-Nouri has established himself as one of Wolves’ most consistent performers. Known for […]