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Funerals Held for Victims of Deadly Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad

Grieving families were due to hold funerals in India on Sunday for their relatives who were among at least 279 killed in one of the world’s worst plane crashes in decades. Health... Read more »
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Ex-French President Sarkozy Faces Consequences, Loses National Honour

Former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, has been stripped of his Legion of Honour — the country’s highest distinction — following a conviction for graft, according to a decree published on Sunday. The... Read more »
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Nigerians in Diaspora Defend Relocation, Say Life Abroad Offers Stability, Opportunity

Nigerians living in the diaspora have taken to social media to express why they do not regret leaving the country, citing worsening conditions in Nigeria as justification for their relocation to nations... Read more »
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India plane crash death toll rises to 279

Authorities in India have confirmed that at least 279 people have died following Thursday’s devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad, making it one of the deadliest aviation tragedies in recent history. A senior... Read more »
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Mpox Outbreak Strains Sierra Leone’s Health System, US Aid Sought

Mpox is spreading rapidly across Sierra Leone, with confirmed cases now in all 16 regions, including the capital, Freetown. Health officials say they are overwhelmed as they try to isolate and treat... Read more »
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Israel Closes Embassies Worldwide as Attack on Iran Escalates

The Israeli government has shut down all its diplomatic missions around the world as military operations continue in Iran. The closure means Israeli citizens overseas will not be able to access consular... Read more »
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Food Poisoning Claims 78 Lives in South Africa, President Calls for Urgent Action

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Friday with survivors of devastating floods that killed at least 78 people in the impoverished Eastern Cape province, blaming the “catastrophic disaster” on climate change. Ramaphosa... Read more »
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Israel Temporarily Closes Diplomatic Missions Worldwide Due to Iran Tensions

Israel has temporarily closed all its diplomatic missions worldwide as its military operation in Iran continues, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday. As a result, consular services would not... Read more »
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Israel Launches Massive Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear, Missile Sites in Unilateral Operation

Israel launched a massive wave of attacks across Iran on Thursday night, bombing nuclear and missile sites, targeting military leaders and nuclear scientists, and conducting covert sabotage operations on missile and air... Read more »
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Family of Five Killed in India Plane Crash Days Before Starting Life Abroad

Five members of a family from Banswara in Rajasthan were among the victims of a catastrophic India plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on Thursday, moments after takeoff. The deceased family from... Read more »
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British Man Walks Away from Deadly Air India Crash That Killed Hundreds

A British father miraculously survived the Air India plane crash believed to have claimed the lives of hundreds of people. The astonishing footage showed the passenger with visible injuries walking away from the scene... Read more »
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Al-Qaeda Leader Calls for Attacks on Trump, Elon Musk, Others

A senior figure in al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), Sa’ad bin Atef al-Awlaki, has called on Muslims living in the United States to carry out deadly attacks on former U.S. President... Read more »
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Hamas attacks aid workers in Gaza, kills five

A US- and Israeli-backed charity operating in Gaza accused Palestinian militant group Hamas of attacking aid workers en route to a distribution centre on Wednesday, saying at least five people were killed.... Read more »
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Nigerian Man Jailed in US Over Sextortion Scheme That Claimed Teen’s Life

A United States court has sentenced a 25-year-old Nigerian, Samuel Abiodun, to five years in prison for his involvement in a sextortion scheme that tragically led to the death of a teenage... Read more »
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10-Year Parent Visa Unveiled in New Zealand to Attract Skilled Migrants

New Zealand has introduced a new visa called the Parent Boost Visa, which will allow parents of migrants to stay in the country for up to 10 years. The visa begins on... Read more »
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US-China Trade Agreement Reached

US President, Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the long-negotiated US–China trade deal is “done,” pending only final approval from himself and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump posted on Truth Social, “Our deal... Read more »
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“Only Genuine Reconciliation Can Save Fubara From Impeachment” — Rivers APC

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a fresh warning to suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, insisting that only sincere reconciliation with the state’s lawmakers can save him... Read more »
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Trump Warns Elon Musk of “Serious Consequences” Over Potential Democratic Donations

U,S. President, Donald Trump has warned that there would be “serious consequences” if tech mogul Elon Musk funds Democratic candidates to run against Republicans who vote in favor of the GOP’s sweeping... Read more »
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Families of Israeli captives urge US Mideast envoy to propose a new deal

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff should produce and enforce a new proposal for securing the release of Israelis held in Gaza, families of the captives have said. “Present Netanyahu and Hamas... Read more »
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Fire Breaks Out at Saudi Hotel Housing 484 Nigerian Pilgrims—No Casualties Reported

A fire incident at the Imaratus Sanan Hotel in Makkah has caused panic among Nigerians performing the 2025 Hajj, as the facility was accommodating 484 pilgrims from Nigeria. Fortunately, no lives were... Read more »