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The West African states of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), declaring they no longer recognise its jurisdiction. The three military-led governments accused the court of arbitrarily prosecuting war crimes and serving as an instrument of neo-colonialist repression. They stressed, however, their commitment to protecting human rights … Continue reading “Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger announce withdrawal from ICC”

U.S. President Donald Trump has said doctors will soon be advised not to prescribe Tylenol to pregnant women, citing a possible link to autism. Trump made the announcement on Monday, September 22, in the Oval Office alongside Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, who said the FDA will issue a notice to physicians and begin changing … Continue reading “Health experts push back after U.S. president, Trump stated that Tylenol may be unsafe in pregnancy”

The National Assembly has announced that the resumption date of plenary activities has been moved from Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to Tuesday, October 7, 2025.  This was made known in a statement signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, and made available to journalists on Tuesday, September 23, in Abuja. According to the statement, … Continue reading “National Assembly shifts resumption of plenary to October 7”

Joe Igbokwe has opposed Rita Edochie’s plea for Nnamdi Kanu to be granted freedom. The APC Chieftain made his feelings known on Facebook after actress Rita Edochie went on Instagram to advocate for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ms. Edochie had accused the Nigerian government of wickedness and engaging in double standard … Continue reading “˜I feel like vomiting Joe Igbokwe criticises plea for Nnamdi Kanu’s release”

A 22-year-old woman has been arrested for the m8rder of her boyfriend in Limpopo, South Africa.  Jo-Ann Ntokoto Mabasa allegedly st@bbed Xichavo Ntsanwisi to d3ath in the early hours of Monday, 22 September 2025 in Midrand, Giyani, Limpopo.  Ntsanwisi, 31, originally from Mhinga village outside Malamulele and an employee of the Greater Giyani Municipality, was found d3ad at … Continue reading “22-year-old woman st@bs her boyfriend to d3ath in South Africa”

An 11-year-old boy has been expelled from school after taking a gun from a classmate and pulling it apart in what his mom calls an act of courage.  The expulsion has sparked outrage, with his mother insisting her son should be seen as a hero, not a criminal. The case unfolded in May at Dwight Rich School … Continue reading “11-year-old expelled after disarming classmate who brought gun to school”