Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday, smashing into a barrier and bursting into flames, killing everyone aboard except for two flight attendants plucked from the wreckage. A bird strike was cited by authorities as the likely cause of the crash — the worst ever aviation disaster on South Korean soil — which flung passengers out of the plane and left it “almost completely destroyed,” according to fire officials. Video showed the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 landing on its belly at Muan International Airport, skidding off the runway as smoke streamed…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises at once, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his own trial for alleged corruption. Netanyahu, 75, is among a cohort of older world leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, and President-elect Donald Trump, 78, whose health and physical fitness are under deep scrutiny both at home and abroad because of their advanced age and the effect that could have on their leadership. Netanyahu, who has had a string of health issues in recent years,…

Not less that 69 migrants, including 25 Malians, have died after a makeshift boat attempting to reach Spain from West Africa capsized off the coast of Morocco, Mali’s authorities have confirmed. The boat was carrying approximately 80 people, but only 11 survivors were rescued, according to a statement from Mali’s Ministry of Malians Abroad. Of the survivors, at least nine are from Mali. The tragedy occurred last week, but the ministry formally confirmed the incident on Thursday. A crisis unit has been dispatched to monitor the situation and assist those affected. Mali has faced years of political and security instability,…

The Nigeria Police Force have arrested some officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly demanding money from the family of a missing girl before taking action on the case. Muyiwa Adejobi, the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Nigeria Police Force, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. The police spokesman stated that they were being held in detention. His post partly read: “Otta missing girl: The policemen who demanded money before they could attend to the case have been arrested and are now in detention for disciplinary action.” Adejobi further reaffirmed the command’s commitment…

It’s a season of love, and Funke Akindele, popularly known as “Jenifa,” is at the forefront of spreading festive cheer with her fans. The beloved actress and filmmaker took to Instagram to invite her followers to watch her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ (#ELJtheMovie), in cinemas across Nigeria. The post, which garnered over 9,000 likes in just two hours, was a rallying call for fans to celebrate togetherness and the spirit of the season. “My amazing family, it’s a season of love, and we your faves are coming out to spread love and watch #ELJtheMovie with you today,” she captioned,…

The Federal Government has said that it would investigate the Wednesday’s accidental bombing that killed 10 people in Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa villages of Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. This comes on the heels of the clarifications by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) that the death of 10 civilians in Sokoto State was as a result of a secondary explosion and not direct military airstrikes. Dr. Bello Mutawalle, the Minister of State, Defence, assured of the investigation during a condolence visit to Governor Ahmed Aliyu in Sokoto. He described what happened in the two villages as very unfortunate, and…

A 28-year-old terrorist from Tulkarem in Samaria shouted “Allahu Akbar” and then stabbed and mortally wounded a woman near the nursing home where she lived on Kedoshi Hashoah Street in Herzliya on Friday morning. Magen David Adom emergency personnel treated the victim, Ludmila Lipovsky, 83, and she was evacuated in critical condition to Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital), where doctors pronounced her death. Security guards from the Israel Postal Company’s Brink’s courier unit shot the lone attacker, who was then arrested by police. According to initial reports, he was within the Green Line illegally and had previously served…

An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls, a New York federal judge ruled Thursday. In her written order, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres said the woman can proceed anonymously at this early stage of the litigation, but she may be required to reveal her identity at a later date, if the case proceeds. That would allow defense lawyers to collect facts necessary to prepare for trial. Torres also cited “substantial interest” from the public. The Manhattan jurist…

The Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of 153 suspected armed robbers across various locations in the state over the past six months. During a press briefing held at the command’s headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi, detailed the progress made in combating crime within the state. According to Sonubi, the police successfully recovered 12 stolen vehicles of various brands and 12 motorcycles/tricycles from the suspects. The arrests and recoveries underscore the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Oyo State residents. Further investigations into the cases are ongoing as…

The National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, Niger State, has formalised a partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enhance rice seed production systems across Nigeria. The collaboration, cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), underscores a commitment to strengthening the nation’s agricultural development goals. Focus on Advanced Equipment and Capacity Building As part of the agreement, NCRI will acquire state-of-the-art equipment for rice cultivation, production, testing, inspection, and post-harvest processing. These technological advancements will enable the institute to produce high-quality certified rice seeds, a critical component in addressing challenges within the rice production value chain. Strategic Impact…