Governor Siminalayi Fubara has taken his first major step since returning to office by dissolving the Rivers State Pensions Board. The announcement came shortly after he resumed duties, making it clear that his administration is prepared to reset the state’s pension management system. Why the Pensions Board Was Dissolved According to official statements, the decision…
A tragic mining pit collapse in Zamfara State, Nigeria, left miners trapped underground and sparked a desperate rescue effort. Reports say that at least 13 bodies have been recovered so far. Meanwhile, more than 100 miners may have worked in the pit when it gave way, raising fears of a much higher death toll. What…
Sara Jane Moore, who made an unsuccessful attempt on President Gerald Ford’s life in 1975, died at the age of 95. She passed away on September 24, 2025, in a nursing home in Franklin, Tennessee. Her life remained controversial and paradoxical from the time of the shooting to her later years of relative obscurity. The…
Bayern Munich demolished Werder Bremen 4-0 at home, with Harry Kane scoring twice to reach a personal milestone. He registered his 100th goal for Bayern in just 104 appearances, making him the fastest player since 2000 to hit that mark in a top-five European league. Jonathan Tah opened the scoring, then Konrad Laimer sealed the…
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television with a heavy heart after nearly a week away. In his emotional opening monologue, he told viewers he never meant to make fun of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Instead, he admitted that his words came across carelessly and caused pain. The Monologue: A Candid Apology Kimmel…
Texas carried out the execution of Blaine Milam, 35, for the 2008 killing of Amora Carson, his fiancée’s 13-month-old daughter. Authorities say the child endured extreme abuse over about 30 hours as Milam and his partner claimed she was possessed by a demon and needed an exorcism. The case horrified the public, raised doubts about…
Small-scale farmers in Malawi, Kenya and beyond are turning to artificial intelligence to adapt their practices in response to climate change. After Cyclone Freddy struck southern Malawi in 2023, farmers lost crops, fertile soil and hope. Among them, Alex Maere from Mulanje now uses a WhatsApp-based AI chatbot called Ulangizi to get farming advice in…
Dangote Refinery has responded firmly to allegations that it planned a mass sack of workers. The company says it only reorganises roles in response to sabotage concerns and denies any intent to fire a large number of employees. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has raised labour practice concerns, especially…
On Fox & Friends last Wednesday, Brian Kilmeade reacted to a segment about the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina. The suspect in that case, Decarlos Brown Jr., is a homeless man reported to have a mental illness. During the discussion, co-host Lawrence Jones discussed public money spent on helping people experiencing…
A shocking attack struck a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas early Wednesday morning. A gunman fired from a rooftop, hitting a van where detainees waited. Authorities confirmed that one detainee died and two others are in critical condition. The shooter later took his own life. What Happened: The Shooting Around 6:40…
