Year: 2025

  Police operatives in Benue State have arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered 34 handsets, three HP laptops, and two MP3 players from them. Spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, Udeme Edet, disclosed in a statement in Makurdi on Friday. She said the suspects were arrested during a stop-and-search operation. Edet gave the … Continue reading “Three Suspected Armed Robbers Arrested In Benue, 34 Handsets Recovered”

  The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the conversion of Petroleum Prospecting Licence (PPL) 202 to Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) 66, a landmark achievement that reinforces Nigeria’s standing as a prime destination for both local and international oil and gas investors.   The milestone not only signifies the successful transition of a … Continue reading “NUPRC Announces Nigeria’s First Prospecting Licence Conversion To PML”

  Colombia’s Constitutional Court on Friday ordered Meta to change its privacy policies after ruling that it trampled the freedom of expression of a porn actress by closing her Instagram account. Esperanza Gomez, one of Colombia’s best-known adult content actresses, said she posted photographs of herself in her underwear as part of her job. Gomez, … Continue reading “Colombian Court Backs Porn Actress In Meta Nudity Case”

  Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa announced on Friday the surprise elimination of a diesel subsidy, a politically risky move in a country where similar steps have sparked violent protests. Under a decree signed by Noboa, the price of diesel for the automotive sector will rise from $1.80 to $2.80 per gallon (3.8 liters) through early … Continue reading “Ecuador’s Noboa Announces Surprise Diesel Subsidy Cut”

  Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has begun formal transition activities ahead of the return to democratic governance, six months after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state. The process will commence on Sunday, September 14, 2025, with an inter-denominational thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonnima Wharf … Continue reading “Ibas Commences Transition Process In Rivers With Thanksgiving Service”

  Children across Italy are returning to classrooms after a traditional three months off school — the longest summer holiday in Europe. But just as frazzled parents sigh with relief, teachers say climate change is making it too hot to study safely, and some have called for classes to be postponed. “The sun beating down … Continue reading “Too Hot To Study, Say Italian Teachers As School Resumes”

  After a long night of anticipation, tension filled the air when Chef Hilda Baci’s gigantic jollof rice pot was finally ready to be weighed. As a caterpillar lifted the towering cauldron, it squeezed on one side, forcing its cover loose and drawing gasps from the restless crowd. A further attempt with a blue lifting … Continue reading “Moment Hilda’s Jollof Pot Nearly Fell Apart While Being Weighed”

  The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced a five-day warning strike on Friday, 12 September 2025, despite assurances by the Federal Government that the action would be averted. Resident doctors are medical school graduates training as specialists. They dominate the emergency wards of hospitals in Nigeria and are crucial to quality health … Continue reading “Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Warning Strike”

  Nepal’s capital on Saturday took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned with a curfew eased and an interim prime minister sworn into office. Soldiers scaled back their presence on the streets, where they had been deployed in large numbers since Wednesday after violent demonstrations toppled the government … Continue reading “Nepal Returns To Calm As First Woman PM Takes Charge”