Iran Protests: Mahsa Amini’s Family Receiving Death Threats, Cousin Says
The family of Mahsa Amini – the 22-year-old Kurdish woman whose death in police custody three weeks ago sparked protests across Iran – say they have received death threats and have been warned not to get involved in the demonstrations. Mahsa became a symbol of Iranian repression after her arrest by the morality police, who […]
Putin Orders Attacks Across Ukraine
More than six months after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas throughout eastern and southern Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose forces began an offensive in August, has vowed to take back all Russian-occupied territory. But Putin […]
Anambra Boat Mishap: “I Did Not Want To Embark On That Trip, Female Traders Forced Me To Ferry Them” —Sailor
Mr. Desmond Amaugo, the sailor of the boat that capsized weekend at Umunankwo in Anambra State’s Ogbaru local government area, killing many people, said yesterday that he was forced to embark on the ill-fated trip by female traders desperate to dispose of crops harvested prematurely due to this year’s flood, which submerged their farms before […]
Alleged Release Of 101 B’Haram Terrorists Causes A Stir
A total of 101 suspected Boko Haram terrorists are said to have been released from the Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos State. According to the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, wardens at the facility let them out as part of a swap deal for the release of travellers kidnapped on March 28 in Kaduna. According […]
“I Am A Victim Of Corruption Fighting Back” – Magu
Ibrahim Magu, a former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has stated that his removal from office was the result of corruption fighting back. Magu stated this on Sunday in Abuja at an award ceremony hosted by the Northern Female Students Association in his honour. The EFCC chairman stated that his […]
NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against The Use Of India-made Substandard Cough Syrups
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to avoid importing, distributing, selling, and using substandard cough syrups made in India. NAFDAC regulates and controls the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale, and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water, chemicals, and detergents. On […]
Protests In Iran: State-run Live TV Hacked By Protesters
Iran’s state-run broadcaster was apparently hacked on air Saturday, with a news bulletin interrupted by a protest against the country’s leader. A mask appeared on the screen, followed by an image of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei with flames around him. The group called itself “Adalat Ali”, or Ali’s Justice. It comes after at least three […]
Hurricane Julia Bears Down On Nicaragua’s Caribbean Coast
Hurricane Julia bore down on Nicaragua’s central Caribbean coast early Sunday after lashing Colombia’s San Andres island in a close pass-by hours earlier. Julia started Saturday as a tropical storm, but gained power most of the day and became a Category 1 hurricane shortly before it veered slightly south of San Andres island in the early evening. […]
Crimea Bridge: Russia Ramps Up Security After Blast
Russia ramped up security on its only bridge to Crimea after a huge blast destroyed sections of it on Saturday. President Vladimir Putin has now ordered the country’s Federal Security Service (FSB) to oversee the key connector to the occupied peninsula. The bridge is also a pivotal symbol of Russia’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine […]
INEC Brags About Absence Of Electoral Malpractice, Rigging In 2023 Elections
With the signing of the Electoral Act 2022, the Bimodal Voter Registration System, and other stringent measures implemented ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission bragged on Saturday that it had “murdered” and “buried” rigging and other forms of electoral malpractice in the 2023 election. The commission also expressed confidence that […]
