Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, died on October 1, 2025, at age 91. Her institute announced that she passed away of natural causes while in California on a U.S. speaking tour. She spent decades transforming how we understand primates and humanity’s place in nature. For many, her death marks the end of an…
Late Tuesday night, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale rattled Cebu province in the central Philippines. The tremor struck at about 10 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located northeast of Bogo City. Many residents reported violent shaking, causing them to flee their homes and pour into the streets as structures swayed…
In his 2025 Independence Day speech, President Bola Tinubu promised Nigerians that relief is on the horizon. He declared that “the worst is over,” insisting that the painful economic adjustments of his administration are now starting to pay off. Speaking to a nation grappling with high living costs and public frustration, Tinubu defended his policies…
Charlie Javice, founder of the financial aid startup Frank, received a prison sentence of 85 months (just over seven years) after a federal judge found her guilty of defrauding JPMorgan Chase. The court determined that she had misled JPMorgan into acquiring Frank for 175 million dollars by inflating user data. Javice was convicted of bank…
A prayer hall at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, collapsed while students were performing afternoon prayers. The building had been undergoing unauthorized expansion, and its weak foundation gave way under added weight. Tragically, at least three students died and dozens were injured. Rescuers estimate that 38 people remain missing,…
Tensions flared when Dangote Refinery reportedly dismissed over 800 staff members who had joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The union described the sackings as a violation of labour law and accused the company of replacing them with expatriates. The refinery, by contrast, defended the terminations, claiming they formed…
The Federal Government announced on September 29, 2025, that it would cancel the traditional Independence Day parade scheduled for October 1, 2025. The decision came via a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The government clarified that while the parade would not be held, other events marking Nigeria’s…
Russell M. Nelson, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died on the night of September 27, 2025, at his home in Salt Lake City. He was 101. Church officials confirmed his passing shortly after 10 p.m. local time. His death marks the end of a long and transformative leadership…
On Sunday, worship turned into horror in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, when a 40-year-old man drove his pickup through the front doors of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel during service, then opened fire and set the building on fire. Authorities confirmed that two people died and multiple others were injured during…
President Donald Trump has announced sweeping import taxes that will affect sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals to furniture and heavy trucks. He set the effective date for October 1. The tariffs include 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks. These actions reflect his…
