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FOREIGN NATIONAL BEATEN TO DEATH BY MOB OF 50 IN DURBAN CITY CENTRE

  A foreign national has been beaten to death by a mob of approximately 50 people in broad daylight in central Durban, South Africa, amid escalating anti-migrant tensions across the port city. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that the violent attack occurred on Thursday morning on the sidelines of a public march along the city center corridor. DAYLIGHT ASSAULT NEAR PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION According to preliminary statements issued by […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

Crime

BOKO HARAM AMBUSHES MILITARY CONVOY IN YOBE STATE, KILLING COMMANDING OFFICER AND AT LEAST SIX SOLDIERS

At least six Nigerian soldiers, including a senior military commanding officer holding the rank of Major, have been killed following an explosive ambush by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists near Kanamma village in Yobe State. A severe security setback has occurred along the volatile border corridor of Yobe State after a violent ambush by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists resulted in the deaths of […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

News

BANDITS AMBUSH COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ALONG SOKOTO-ISA HIGHWAY, KILL ALL PASSENGERS ON BOARD

Armed bandits have intercepted a passenger vehicle along the highway leading to Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, opening fire and killing all occupants on board. The commuters were returning from Sokoto city, where several of the passengers had attended a document verification and screening exercise for newly recruited state government workers. AMBUSH TARGETS RECRUITED WORKERS RETURNING FROM STATE CAPITAL Reports from conflict analysts and local sources indicate that […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

Crime

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE FOILS PIPELINE VANDALISM IN BENUE, ARRESTS 18-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation WHIRL STROKE, have foiled a pipeline vandalism attempt and arrested an 18-year-old suspect in Gou community, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspect, identified as Aondoyima Agber, was apprehended during an intelligence-led fighting patrol conducted by troops in response to reports of criminal activities targeting oil infrastructure in the area. PATROL INTERCEPTS SUSPECT TRANSPORTING VANDALIZED PIPELINE In an official statement, […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

News

FORMER DELTA STATE GOVERNOR EMMANUEL UDUAGHAN DIES AT 71

Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has passed away at the age of 71 following a brief illness. His passing was officially confirmed in a family statement issued on behalf of the family by Toju Andre Uduaghan. The former governor died three days shy of his 72nd birthday. "Rest well, our beloved Father, Brother, and Uncle. Your memory will forever remain in our hearts, and your […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

Education

OGUN SHUTS SCHOOLS IN IJEBU-ODE, AGO-IWOYE, AND IJEBU-IGBO AS OVER 100 PUPILS ARE HOSPITALISED AFTER TOXIC GAS EMISSION

The Ogun State Government has ordered the immediate closure of several secondary schools across Ijebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye, and Ijebu-Igbo following a recurring toxic gas leakage that left over 100 pupils hospitalised. The incident occurred at approximately 10:00 AM on Wednesday, when students and staff suddenly experienced severe respiratory distress, with dozens fainting within school premises. Among the worst-hit institutions are Ijebu-Igbo Girls Grammar School and Anglican Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode. EMERGENCY […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

News

PUBLIC OUTCRY AS INEC FACES SCRUTINY OVER DELAY IN PUBLISHING FULL 2027 VOTERS’ REGISTER

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come under intense public scrutiny following growing concerns from civil society groups and political stakeholders over delays in publishing the full digital voter register online ahead of the 2027 general elections. The electoral body recently announced that total registered voters nationwide have surpassed 103 million following administrative updates. However, election observers emphasize that timely access to the downloadable, searchable register is vital for […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

Football

SUPER FALCONS DROP SEVEN PLACES TO 43RD IN LATEST FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD RANKINGS

Nigeria’s senior national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, have dropped seven places to 43rd in the latest FIFA Women's World Rankings. According to the official ranking update released by world football governing body FIFA, the ten-time African champions suffered a significant slip after losing 83.54 ranking points, falling from their previous global position of 36th. SLUMP ATTRIBUTED TO INCONSISTENT FORM; CONTINENTAL TOP SPOT RETAINED The drop follows a challenging […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

Health

GHANA HEIGHTENS AIRPORT EBOLA SURVEILLANCE OVER RISKS FROM KENYA AND NIGERIA

The Ministry of Health of Ghana has announced a major enhancement of health screening and surveillance protocols across point-of-entry facilities, including Kotoka International Airport in Accra, following confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya and Nigeria. The precautionary measures aim to mitigate the threat of cross-border transmission driven by frequent regional flights and high passenger traffic between West and East Africa. REGIONAL OUTBREAK CONCERNS AND ENFORCED PROTOCOLS Health authorities noted that the […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

National

HOUSE OF REPS URGES  MINISTRY OF WORKS TO REVIEW LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY.

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Works to review the proposed realignment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and maintain the project’s original plan.  The lawmakers expressed concern that changes to the route could affect connectivity and economic development in coastal communities, calling for an independent assessment of the engineering requirements, environmental impact, social consequences and total cost of the project. As part of its resolutions, the […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

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