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The death toll from Sunday’s 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has risen to 800, with 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government. The earthquake, centered near Jalalabad in Nangarhar province and affecting Kunar province, caused extensive destruction in numerous villages. Rescue efforts are underway, with footage showing injured individuals being evacuated and villagers digging…
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Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism-related offenses. Ekpa was found guilty of inciting terrorism and participating in a terrorist group, using his social media following to stir tensions in southeastern Nigeria from August 2021 to November 2024. The court also convicted him of…
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A severe earthquake and multiple aftershocks has struck Afghanistan just before midnight, causing widespread destruction and over 600 deaths. The quake impacted areas from Kabul to Islamabad, with the deadliest damage in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, where 610 and 12 people were killed respectively, and many more injured. Rescue efforts are underway, led by Taliban…
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Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed claims of uneven development, asserting that its policies promote fairness, justice, and equity across all six geopolitical zones. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, emphasized the government’s commitment to balanced infrastructure development, highlighting projects across roads, rail, and power in various regions. He provided data showing that…
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In the recent Rivers State local government elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) won 20 local governments and the councillorship elections in 20 LGAs, marking the first time since 1999 that APC has gained dominance in the state. While the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed only two local governments and three councils, the election saw…
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Report disclose Anthony Joshua is on track to make a comeback in early 2026, with plans for a potentially blockbuster fight next summer. Following his loss to Daniel Dubois last September, Joshua suffered a persistent elbow injury that required surgery, keeping him out of action. He has now resumed training and is expected to return…
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Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy announced that Nigeria has received a letter of support from Switzerland for its bid for the Category ‘C’ seat on the International Maritime Organisation for the 2026/2027 elections. So far, Minister Adegboyega Oyetola has welcomed the endorsement, highlighting Nigeria’s maritime potential and ongoing efforts to develop the sector…
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Train derailment in Matrouh Egypt has resulted in three deaths and 103 injuries. According to report, the incident involved seven carriages of train No. 1935, traveling from Marsa Matrouh to Alexandria, which derailed due to track subsidence, causing two carriages to overturn. While Emergency services responded quickly, with hospitals on high alert and over 50…
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Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has ruled out returning to the Presidential Villa, citing Nigeria’s current distress and her need for peace. She emphasized that she cannot go back to power, saying, “My peace is enough.” Her comments come amid increasing pressure on former President Goodluck Jonathan to run in the 2027 presidential election. However,…
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Nigeria Railway Corporation Managing Director Kayode Opeifa has apologized to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT chapter for assaulting a journalist and a staff member of media house while reacting to the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment. Opeifa expressed remorse, saying he was carried away in the heat of the moment while trying to ensure safety. Before…
