**Rivers Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Legitimacy of August 30 LG Election** The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit challenging the legality of the August 30, 2025, local government elections in the state. The case, filed by Port Harcourt-based lawyer Williams Abayomi, questioned the legitimacy of the appointment of Administrator…
A Nigerian man, Ishaku Joseph, has dragged his daughter’s boyfriend, Yunana Zock, before a Customary Court in Kaduna State over the alleged misappropriation of his late wife’s death benefits. According to the police prosecutor, ASP Jeremiah Amfani, the incident occurred after ₦13 million in death benefits was paid into the account of Joseph’s daughter, Emmanuella,…
The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a resolution aimed at reviving the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, explicitly excluding Hamas from any future political role. On Friday, September 12, 142 member states voted in favor of the resolution, with 10 opposed—including Israel and the United States—and 12 abstaining. Known as the New…
The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspects after a deadly attack at a burial ceremony in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, left at least four people dead and about 15 others injured. The attack took place late Thursday during the funeral rites of an 18-year-old boy in Ezi Village. According…
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency confirmed on Saturday, September 13, that a drone strike targeted one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, located roughly 1,400 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The attack hit the Bashneft oil refining complex near Ufa, the capital of Russia’s Bashkortostan region. According to regional governor Radiy Khabirov, one drone impacted the facility…
Japan has set a new milestone in longevity, with the number of citizens aged 100 or older reaching 99,763, according to the latest data from the country’s Ministry of Health. This marks the 55th consecutive year Japan has broken its own record for centenarians. Women continue to make up the overwhelming majority—about 88%—of those aged…
Colombia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that Meta Platforms unlawfully restricted the freedom of expression of Esperanza Gómez, a well-known adult film actress, by deactivating her Instagram account. The court has ordered the tech company to revise its privacy policies and clarify its content moderation processes. Gómez, who has over five million Instagram followers, stated that…
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has approved the immediate suspension of the state’s Commissioner for Health, Yunusa Musa Ismail. The suspension follows the circulation of several viral videos exposing the poor conditions of hospitals across the state. In a statement released on Thursday, September 11, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki,…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized 277 cartons of counterfeit and unregistered Malamal Forte malaria drugs worth over N1.2 billion during a raid on a warehouse in the Ilasa-Oshodi area of Lagos State. According to the agency, the fake medications were concealed in cartons labeled as Diclofenac Potassium…
Burkina Faso has announced the removal of visa fees for all African travelers in a bid to ease the movement of people and goods into the country. The policy shift was revealed by the Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, on Thursday following a cabinet meeting chaired by the country’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. “From…
