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A powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, killing at least 38 people and flattening hundreds of coastal homes. Seismologists located the undersea tremor at a shallow depth, triggering strong shockwaves that tore through seaside settlements across regional districts. Disaster management officials reported that collapsing concrete walls and roof tiles crushed dozens of…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces the second-largest Ebola outbreak in recorded history as official cases surpass 4,400 with over 2,000 dead. International health authorities warn the epidemic is moving faster than any previous wave of the virus. The World Health Organisation admits response teams are playing catch-up against unidentified transmission chains. Deep aid…
Aviation unions grounded domestic flights across Nigeria after barricading departure terminals in Lagos and Abuja. Thousands of air travellers found themselves stranded at Murtala Muhammed and Nnamdi Azikiwe airports as unionists targeted major carriers like Air Peace. Labour leaders accuse the operators of withholding 15 billion Naira in statutory ticket sales charges owed to aviation…
Foreign printers produce nearly two-thirds of Nigeria’s physical currency. A fresh Central Bank report reveals that overseas contractors handled sixty-five percent of approved banknote production. Local printing facilities simply cannot meet national demand for cash. Printing domestic money abroad drains scarce foreign reserves while exposing national currency security to outside risks. The Nigerian Security Printing…
Newly appointed JAMB Registrar Segun Aina relocated his desk into the agency’s complaint unit. The direct move cleared over 5,000 backlogged candidate grievances within five days. Bureaucratic sluggishness usually cripples public service delivery across state agencies. Sitting beside frustrated desk officers forces immediate administrative focus on operational failure points. Candidates pay mandatory fees. Executive presence…
Typhoon Dolphin battered Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, unleashing destructive winds and torrential rain before heading toward eastern China. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported peak gusts exceeding 180 kilometres per hour, knocking out power to thousands of homes and grounding regional flights. Local authorities urged over 100,000 residents across low-lying coastal zones to seek…
Global food prices surged to their highest point in over three years this July as conflict and extreme weather battered farm yields. The Food and Agriculture Organisation’s price index reached 131.1 points, eclipsing June’s reading of 130.3. The United Nations agency blamed rising grain and vegetable oil costs for driving the monthly jump. Prolonged dry…
African telecom operators will spend $76bn on network hardware over five years. Industry lobby group GSMA expects capital expenditure to peak before 2030. Heavy private spending must boost coverage and service quality across the continent. Mobile networks currently contribute $240bn to African economic output annually. Capital investments drive regional digital expansion. Big corporate bets face…
Nollywood lost another prominent figure with the passing of Yoruba film actress Temitope Osoba. Announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni in an emotional post on his Instagram page. She died following a prolonged battle with health complications. Her death sends fresh shockwaves through Nigeria’s indigenous movie industry. Colleagues and fans mourn a talent…
A group of young Nigerian women held at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius since July 31 have regained their freedom. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission confirmed their release on Monday, stating the travellers are currently returning to Nairobi. Public outrage erupted online after video footage showing their airport detention went viral across social…
