Typhoon Kalmaegi touches down in the central parts of the Philippines, ripping through the place and taking lives. Locally known as Tino, Kalmaegi is the 20th tropical cyclone causing havoc across the archipelago in 2025. At least two deaths have already been confirmed by authorities as floods engulf entire communities together with the fierce winds…
The U.S. State Department removed Nigeria from its list of Countries of Particular Concern in November 2021. Officials cited no specific reasons for the change. This decision reversed the designation made just a year earlier. The move surprised many observers. They noted ongoing religious freedom issues in Nigeria. Background of the Designation The U.S. first…
Firefighters rushed to the Torre dei Conti in Rome after a partial collapse during renovation work. The event happened midday on November 4, 2025. Workers faced danger as the medieval tower’s buttress gave way. Details of the Collapse The 13th century tower stood near the Colosseum. Builders worked on a major restoration project. They aimed…
George Banks died in a Pennsylvania prison on November 3, 2025. Officials reported natural causes as the reason. He served time since 1982 for a deadly shooting spree. Additionally Banks reached 83 years old. Authorities confirmed his passing at State Correctional Institution Phoenix. Background of the Rampage Banks killed 13 people in Wilkes-Barre on September…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has moved the 2025 public university admission deadline from October 31 to November 17, 2025. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, announced this on Monday in Abuja. He said the extension became necessary after unexpected developments disrupted the initial schedule. Court Order and NUC Approvals Prompt Change According to…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries to strengthen leadership and improve efficiency in the Federal Civil Service. The move demonstrates his administration’s dedication to meritocracy and professional governance. New Appointments Across Regions The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, confirmed the appointments in…
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming that Christians are being killed in Nigeria. He called the statement incorrect and warned that it could create unnecessary tension. Unity Across Faiths in NigeriaSpeaking at his palace on Lagos Island on Sunday, the traditional ruler emphasized that Nigerians of different…
The Lagos State Police Command has declared Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and politician, wanted for allegedly planning to incite unrest and block major roads in the state. Commissioner of Police Moshood Jimoh announced this on Monday during a press briefing at the Iyana-Oworo section of the Third Mainland Bridge. Warnings Ignored Before Protest…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted massive consignments of hard drugs in Kaduna, Edo, Kwara, Ogun, Taraba, Ondo, and Bauchi States. According to spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the agency recorded the arrests during a series of coordinated raids. Massive Drug Haul in Kaduna and Bauchi On October 26, NDLEA patrol officers along the…
During a recent interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes, President Donald Trump claimed that China had been conducting clandestine nuclear weapons tests. He stated, “China’s testing ’em too. You just don’t know about it,” implying that China and Russia might have “quietly” resumed underground nuclear testing. A couple of days following his announcement that the…
