A powerful earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, damaging buildings, disrupting services and injuring several people in Kumamoto Prefecture. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake measured magnitude 6.8 after initially estimating it at 7.1. It struck shortly before 4:30 p.m. local time at a depth of about six miles beneath Kyushu Island….
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed three alcohol manufacturing companies in Ota, Ogun State, over the alleged production of banned sachet and PET bottled alcoholic drinks. The enforcement operation was led by Assistant Director of the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, Kunle Ojo. According to NAFDAC, inspectors uncovered multiple…
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged mob killing of a University of Jos graduate, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee,” who was accused of stealing a mobile phone. The 25-year-old model reportedly died after he was assaulted at an off-campus residence along Ring Road in Jos. The incident has…
The Plateau State Government has strengthened its emergency response to a cholera outbreak that has claimed 14 lives and affected four local government areas. State authorities said 441 suspected cases have been recorded in 127 communities over the past two months. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong, disclosed the figures during a press briefing in…
Gone are the days when indulging in sports betting meant queuing at the sparsely existing betting shops, most of the time for a lengthy period. The days when kids could not participate in such an activity are gone. Today, we have a different story on our hands, one that is littered with issues that are…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled an illegal gun-making syndicate and arrested three suspected cultists during an intelligence-led operation. Police said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to tackle violent crime and stop the spread of illegal firearms across the state. During the raid, officers uncovered a suspected gun fabrication network believed…
Healthcare services at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) remain disrupted as resident doctors continue their strike, which entered its eighth day on Monday. The industrial action follows a directive from the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). It comes after months of failed negotiations with the hospital’s management over welfare concerns. At a press…
Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Argentina after President Javier Milei referred to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as a “thief” and a “convict” during a campaign event in São Paulo. Milei made the remarks while supporting Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who is contesting October’s presidential election….
Andrea Pirlo has left the race to become Italy’s national football team coach after facing criticism over his links to Russian betting company Fonbet. Although the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had not officially confirmed his appointment, Pirlo was widely expected to take the role. However, politicians and public figures questioned the decision because Pirlo became…
Three people have died and several others were injured after a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the city’s iconic Space Needle. Police said two suspects exchanged gunfire shortly after 6:00 p.m. local time on Sunday. Officers arrested one suspect, while the second remains at large. Authorities, however, said there is no…
