New Caledonia Crisis: Rioting Leaves Six Dead, Capital in Chaos
New Caledonia’s capital is “under siege,” according to Mayor Sonia Lagarde, after days of rioting left six people dead. Public buildings on the Pacific archipelago have been set ablaze, and despite the arrival of hundreds of police reinforcements, the situation remains volatile. French gendarmes have launched a significant operation to regain control of the 60km […]
Georgia’s Future Hangs in the Balance Amid Deepening Protests
Georgia is facing a precarious moment. After enjoying years of relative stability, this small, stunningly beautiful country—nestled between the Black Sea’s pale beaches and the snow-dusted Caucasus mountains—is at a crossroads, risking a slide back into political instability or even chaos reminiscent of its early post-Soviet years. The future of Georgia hangs in the balance. […]
Tinubu Receives Letters of Credence From Three Ambassadors, Calls for Coordinated Action on Economic Challenges in Africa
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration and coordinated efforts to tackle economic challenges across African nations. He made this call at the State House on Friday during the presentation of Letters of Credence by newly-appointed ambassadors to Nigeria. The ambassadors presenting their credentials were Edouard Nduwimana from Burundi, Mersole Mellejor from the Philippines, […]
Flash Flooding Claims 50 Lives in Western Afghanistan
Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people in western Afghanistan, provincial police reported on Saturday. Residents in Ghor province were forced to seek safety on higher ground just minutes before the devastating floodwaters arrived. The floods, which struck on Friday, destroyed around 2,000 houses and damaged thousands more homes and businesses, according to Ghor […]
EFCC Hands Over $22,000 Recovered from Fraudster to FBI
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has transferred $22,000 recovered from convicted internet fraudster Hakeem Olanrewaju to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). In a statement issued on Saturday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed that the money was handed over on Friday in Lagos State. “We are delighted to be handing over this proceeds […]
IDF Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages in Hamas Tunnel
Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages from Gaza, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, and Itzhak Gelerenter were found in a Hamas tunnel. The IDF reported that they had been murdered on October 7 and their remains taken to Gaza. Approximately 1,200 people were […]
Minister Denies Withdrawal of Lawsuit Against Orphaned Girls Mass Marriage
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, clarified on Friday that the lawsuit challenging the proposed mass marriage of 100 orphaned girls in Niger State has not been withdrawn. “The case is not yet withdrawn. I want to make that clear. How do I withdraw a case in a day?” the minister stated on Channels […]
FAAN Begins Sales of E-Tags at Airports
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced on Friday that it has commenced the sale of e-tags at all federal airports across the country, in compliance with a presidential directive. In a statement, FAAN detailed the new policy requiring all citizens to purchase e-tags for access to the 24 federal airports. Sales began on […]
Tripartite Committee to Reconvene on Minimum Wage Negotiations
The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage will reconvene on Tuesday, May 23, to continue negotiations on a new minimum wage after Organized Labour walked out of talks on May 15. The chairman of the committee, Bukar Goni, sent an invitation letter to labour leaders indicating that other committee members are willing to reconsider their initial […]
Devastating Storm Hits Southeast Texas, Leaving Four Dead
Thunderstorms have claimed four lives and caused power outages for nearly a million homes and businesses in southeast Texas. “We have a storm with 100 mph winds, the equivalent of Hurricane Ike, causing considerable damage downtown,” said Houston Mayor John Whitmire. Two fatalities were due to fallen trees, and another resulted from a toppled crane. […]
