Author: Maryam Sulaiman

Police in South Africa have launched a manhunt for three unidentified attackers who stormed a house party late Tuesday night, killing at least 11 people and injuring three others. Among those killed was a woman believed to have been pregnant. The violent incident took place in KwaMakhutha township, located roughly 30 kilometers south of Durban. According to law enforcement, the victims had gathered for a social event when the armed suspects gained entry and opened fire. Ten individuals died at the scene, while an 11th victim succumbed to injuries after being rushed to the hospital. Police have not released information…

‎‎‎The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina, the former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), wanted in connection with a fresh case involving the alleged receipt of stolen property. ‎The anti-graft agency issued the public declaration on Wednesday in a statement signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. ‎Maina, a 61-year-old indigene of Biu, Borno State, is being sought following new developments, years after his high-profile conviction over a massive pension fraud scheme. ‎The notice urged anyone with useful information on Maina’s whereabouts to contact the EFCC’s headquarters or…

Renewed fighting in Yemen threatens to trigger a fresh wave of displacement, with the United Nations warning on Tuesday that the number of refugees escaping across the Red Sea to Djibouti could reach 10,000 in the coming months. Internal displacement within Yemen could also swell to over 230,000 people. In Djibouti, newly arrived Yemeni refugees are already lining up for basic supplies as the small African nation scrambles to deliver aid. However, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees reported that its humanitarian operations in Djibouti are currently only 15 percent funded, even as preparations begin for an anticipated influx of…

US President Donald Trump delivered a striking warning to Iran during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, stating he must decide whether to negotiate a deal with the nation or “annihilate” it. The speech appeared tailored to American voters ahead of the upcoming November midterm elections, where the Republican party faces potential challenges linked to high fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict. Trump asserted his position as a peacemaker while defending the nearly seven-month-old war against Iran, which he stated was initiated to prevent Tehran from securing nuclear arms. “While others have spoken of peace,…

Fresh violent attacks in Plateau State have resulted in the deaths of an Operation Rainbow operative and three civilians in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The killings occurred despite a newly imposed dusk-to-dawn curfew across three local government areas in the state. An ambush along Gagshi Road, between Barkin Ladi and Bokkos LGAs, targeted security personnel, leading to the operative’s death around 4 pm on Tuesday. A security operative, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the attack, stating, “We just experienced an ambush in which a security personnel attached to Operation Rainbow was killed.” In a separate daytime incident at…

Distributing vaccines based on population needs rather than wealth could save more than 2.7 million additional lives during a future health crisis, a new study reveals. By modeling a hypothetical global influenza outbreak, researchers demonstrated that accelerating vaccine development could dramatically reduce global fatalities from an estimated 58.5 million to 23.9 million. However, these benefits would be distributed unevenly. In high-income nations, death tolls would rise from roughly 2.4 million to 3.9 million if doses were allocated by population size instead of purchasing power. The findings form part of a report by the NUS-Lancet Commission on Pandemic Preparedness. The commission…

‎The Niger State Police Command has taken control of the scene where 37 artisanal miners lost their lives while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, officially opening an investigation into the incident. ‎The move follows a direct order from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, who called for a thorough probe to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatalities and ensure accountability, transparency, and the protection of constitutional rights. ‎In response, the Commissioner of Police for Niger State, CP Adamu Elleman, dispatched Operation Flush patrol teams to secure and cordon off the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to return to Nigeria this weekend after extending his ongoing working vacation by several days. According to an official statement issued on Monday, September 21, 2026, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the President extended his stay abroad following his initial departure on August 30 for a planned three-week annual leave in Europe. After spending his first week in London, President Tinubu relocated to Paris, France. During his time in Paris, he held meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and business executive Vincent Bollore, whose media portfolio features…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed a staff member for allegedly extorting candidates, reinforcing its determination to clean up the examination and admission processes. The decision was revealed in the board’s weekly bulletin on Monday. JAMB emphasized that its crackdown on illegal practices applies equally to internal personnel and external fraudsters. The examination body noted that taking action against the unnamed worker shows its drive to eliminate corrupt individuals from both inside and outside the organization. “The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of one of its staff members for extorting unsuspecting candidates,…

Amnesty International has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of committing severe human rights violations against mine workers in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to a new report from the rights organization, the group’s actions—which include forced labor, torture, and unlawful killings—may constitute war crimes. The report highlights that M23 currently holds control over dozens of artisanal mining sites across North and South Kivu. These locations are vital sources of gold and coltan, two key minerals used globally in the tech and electronics industries. Based on interviews conducted with 26 people, Amnesty documented the alleged…