The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) to replace the current Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC). The new document aims to improve identity management and border security in line with global standards. NIS Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap announced the reform at the Joint Thematic Meeting of the Khartoum, Rabat and Niamey…
The Federal Government has rejected the US designation of Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern’, saying the report is based on misinformation and wrong perception of the country’s security realities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja while briefing journalists. He said the United States’ position…
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum faced a disturbing incident on a busy street. A man groped her near the government’s seat. Security quickly intervened and arrested the individual. Authorities later linked him to two other harassment cases that day. Sheinbaum decided to press charges. She aims to highlight the issue of women’s safety. This move sends…
The U.S. government shutdown entered its 36rd day on Wednesday. This event now holds the record as the longest in American history. It started on October 1 due to disputes over federal funding. Democrats pushed for extended health care subsidies, but the bill left them out. As a result, federal workers went without pay, and…
Japan faces a sharp rise in bear attacks this year. Authorities report over 100 injuries and at least 12 deaths since April. Most incidents occur in the northern prefecture of Akita and nearby Iwate. As a result, local communities feel threatened and seek urgent help. Moreover bear sightings have jumped dramatically. In Akita, officials note…
Ron Dailey, a 65 year old hunter from Selma, California, turned a simple day trip into an epic survival challenge. He vanished in the Sierra National Forest, but his determination kept him alive for 20 days. The Hunting Trip Turns Tragic Dailey set out on October 13, 2025, for a solo hunting adventure. He planned…
Mysterious drones appeared over key Belgian airports in early November 2025. These sightings forced officials to close operations and disrupted air travel across the region. The Initial Disruptions On November 4, drones hovered near Brussels Airport in the evening. Authorities shut down the facility right away. They diverted incoming flights to other cities and stopped…
A UPS cargo plane tragically crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in the state of Kentucky. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter, operating under Flight 2976, had taken off out of the airport at about 5:15 p.m. local time heading for Honolulu. Moments after takeoff, the aircraft climbed only about 175 ft before descending abruptly…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, warning that the humanitarian crisis is worsening daily. Speaking on Tuesday at the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, he urged Sudan’s rival factions to choose dialogue over conflict. He described the war as a “nightmare of violence” that…
Tanzania has started easing restrictions, including a nationwide curfew and internet blackout, after days of violent protests over the disputed October 29 election. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner with 97.66% of the vote, but the opposition rejected the outcome, calling it a “sham.” Opposition, UN Raise Alarm Over Death Toll The opposition…
