Written by The Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Bello, said the Agency has arrested five suspected traffickers, and rescued 24 victims of human trafficking. A statement by NAPTIP’s National Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, on Wednesday said the feat was achieved when it led a high-powered special … Continue reading “NAPTIP Arrests Five Suspected Traffickers, Rescues 24 Victims At Abuja Airport”
Desperate parents on Wednesday demanded Indonesian officials speed up efforts to find dozens of children missing in the collapse of a school, with rescuers detecting signs of life under the rubble. An estimated 91 people are believed to be in the ruins of the multi-storey school on the island of Java that gave way suddenly … Continue reading “Desperate Indonesian Parents Await News After School Collapse”
The Kogi State Government is mourning the death of victims of the boat accident which occurred on the River Niger. According to reports, the traders were travelling from the Ibaji Local Government Area of the state to Ilushi market in Edo State, on the evening of Tuesday, September 30, 2025, when the incident occurred. … Continue reading “26 Traders Killed In Kogi Boat Accident, Govt Mourns”
Germany’s Oktoberfest was temporarily closed by a bomb threat Wednesday, organisers said, as police investigated a house in Munich that had been rigged with explosives then set alight, leaving one man dead. Police deployed a bomb squad along with firefighters to the residential house in Lerchenau district of the city early in the morning, as … Continue reading “Germany’s ‘Oktoberfest’ Closed Over Bomb Threat”
Nigeria has recorded a rise in its current account surplus to $5.28 billion in the second quarter of 2025, up from $2.85 billion in Q1. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed this on Tuesday in a Frequently Asked Questions published on its official website. According to the apex bank, the increase reflected a … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Current Account Surplus Rose To $5.28bn Q2 2025 — CBN”
Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Wednesday announced the resumption of passenger train services on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor, effective Wednesday, 1st October 2025. A statement by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, said commercial service will recommence following the successful completion of all required safety, technical, and operational checks. The development was after the … Continue reading “NRC Announces Resumption Of Abuja-Kaduna Passenger Train Services”
The US government began shutting down Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding. Republicans and Democrats immediately blamed each other for the deadlock that will impact hundreds of thousands of government workers and the millions of … Continue reading “US Govt Shutdown Begins After Congress Fails To Reach Deal”
Kylian Mbappé continued his blistering Champions League form with a brilliant hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Kairat Almaty 5-0 in Kazakhstan. Mbappé become the sixth-highest scorer in competition history with 60 goals. He also became the third fastest player to achieve thus feat with 89 games. The France captain opened the scoring from the penalty … Continue reading “Mbappé Hits 60 Champions League Goals — Kane Shines, Spurs Escape, Griezmann Hits 200”
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has been ruled out for a month following a thigh injury, sidelining him from the Super Eagles’ final World Cup qualifying fixtures. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in action during a FIFA World Cup qualifying match against South Africa. Tests conducted by Lazio’s medical team revealed that the midfielder suffered a Grade I injury to his … Continue reading “Dele Bashiru to Miss Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualifiers”
Liverpool suffered their second successive defeat as Galatasaray earned a famous 1-0 Champions League victory, thanks to Osimhen, on a deafening night at RAMS Park in Istanbul. Head coach, Arne Slot opted to leave talisman Mohamed Salah on the bench following their weekend loss at Crystal Palace, but the Premier League champions struggled to find … Continue reading “Osimhen Strikes as Galatasaray Defeats Liverpool; Alisson Injured”