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Dubai hit by severe flooding: Luxury cars submerged, flights cancelled

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have caused chaos in Dubai, with parts of the UAE paralyzed by flooding. Luxury cars are seen submerged in deep water, while high-end vehicles struggle through flooded streets. Flights in and out of Dubai International Airport ...

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Ex-Nigerian Senator, Rafiu Ibrahim has passed away

Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim, a former Nigerian Senator, has passed away Senator Rafiu, who represented Kwara South Senatorial District in the eighth National Assembly, d!ed on Wednesday morning, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and profound impact, according to a ...

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Flash floods k*lls at least 17 in Oman

Heavy rainfall in Oman since Sunday has led to flash floods, resulting in the deaths of at least 17 people, according to the National Committee for Emergency Management. To ensure safety, the Omani government has temporarily suspended work in five ...

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Tesla to cut over 10% of its global workforce

Tesla is planning to cut over 10% of its global workforce of 140,000 employees. CEO Elon Musk mentioned in an email to staff that these cuts are necessary for cost reductions and increasing productivity. Musk clarified that this reorganization is ...

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Update: Syndney Church stabbing was a terrorist attack, says Police

A shocking incident unfolded at a Sydney church, where a bishop and a priest were stabbed in what police are calling a “terrorist act.” The attack occurred during a service at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney’s western ...

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Robbery suspect attacks pregnant woman with wheel spanner

The Nigerian Police has apprehended the leader of a “one chance” robbery gang in Abuja who physically attacked a pregnant woman, causing her to lose her pregnancy. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known on his X ...

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Another Sydney stabbing leaves 4 injured

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was delivering a sermon when a man allegedly stabbed him multiple times at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney. The distressing incident, captured on the church’s live-stream, showed Bishop Emmanuel being attacked as worshippers rushed ...

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Mother charged for dr*wning baby in bath water

Mother is being charged in County Durham after seven-month-old Charlie Goodall was found unresponsive in a bath at home. Despite the efforts of paramedics, Charlie couldn’t be saved and passed away shortly after arriving at the hospital. Now, his mother, ...

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One year old burnt alive in Lagos community attack

The Lagos Police Command has said a one-year-old child d!ed in an assault that occurred at Egan Oriomi, within the Otto Awori Local Council Development Area of Ojo, Lagos State One year old burnt alive in Lagos community attack The ...

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Man k!lls his 70-year-old mum (photo)

Akwa Ibom State Police Command yesterday said it has arrested a 40year-old man identified as Inyangake James Peter for the gruesome murder of his biological mother, Mma Offiong James Peter Pictured! Man k!lls his 70-year-old MUM The state Police Public ...

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22-year-old man arrested over unlawful possession of fire arm

A 22-year-old Anambra-bound male passenger, one Francis Obinna Okoye, has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command over alleged possession of firearm. 22-year-old man arrested over unlawful possession of fire arm The police said that the suspect ...

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Woman arrested for faking her own kidnap

A Benin, Edo State-based woman, Blessing Ogunu, who allegedly masterminded her own kidnap has been arrested by police operatives in the State Woman arrested for faking her own KIDNAP The woman who is now cooling her feet with two other ...

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Fuel subsidy is back but Nigerians don’t know – El Rufai

Ex-Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, says fuel subsidy is back, but Nigerians are not aware. Fielding question from newsmen in Maiduguri , Borno State capital, on Monday, El-Rufai said the federal government is now paying more than before. ...

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Exploring Economic Opportunities: Why You Should Buy Land in Sagamu With Adron Homes

  Nestled in the heart of Ogun State, Sagamu stands as a beacon of economic potential in Nigeria. Its strategic location along major transportation routes, including the bustling Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the proposed Lagos-Ibadan railway, positions it as a prime ...

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Man k!lls his 100-year-old mum

A resident of Kajola Village near Apomu in Osun State, Lukman Adejoju has been arrested by operatives of the state police command for allegedly k!lling his mother, Aminat, who was said to be around 100 years old, following a dispute ...

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Soldier sta-bs motorcyclist at Lagos club

A Lance Corporal of the Nigerian Army has been arrested for allegedly sta.bbing a motorcyclist during a misunderstanding at a bar in Ikorodu, Lagos state The cause of the incident said to have occurred at about 2am at the bar ...

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EEDC announces total system collapse

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc, EEDC, on Monday alerted its customers of a total system collapse, causing blackout in the entire Southeast EEDC announces total system collapse EEDC in a statement issued by its Head of Corporate Communications, Emeka Eze, said ...

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Iran airports reopen after attack on Israel

  Airports in Tehran and elsewhere in Iran resumed operations Monday, state media said, after a temporary suspension due to an aerial attack on arch for Israel that heightened regional tensions.   Flights were suspended after Iran launched late Saturday ...

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UBA expresses confidence in meeting new N500bn capital base

  United Bank for Africa Plc has expressed confidence in its ability to meet the new capital base specified by the Central Bank of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday, UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, disclosed ...

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Tariff hike: FG begs workers as electricity union insists on strike

  The Federal Government has appealed to members of the National Union of Electricity Employees not to down tools over the recent electricity tariff hike. This is as the union insisted that they would withdraw their services should the government ...

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Sydney Mall stabber targeted women, police says

In a tragic incident at a Sydney Mall, a man, Joel Cauchi went on a stabbing spree. Sadly, five of the six people who lost their lives were women. The police believe Cauchi specifically targeted women during the attack, which ...

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DR Congo: Infectious disease experts fight against Monkey Pox

About 250 experts met up in Kinshasa, Congo, with the help of the World Health Organization and Africa CDC to tackle the Monkey Pox virus, a serious infectious disease. The situation is serious. Last year, the Congo had over 14,000 ...

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Nigeriens protest against foreign forces

In Niger’s capital, Niamey, hundreds of people marched against foreign troops, including those from the United States, who have a base in the north of the country.   The protesters, backed by organizations close to Niger’s military rulers, demanded the ...

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