Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, sending shockwaves across Southeast Asia and toppling buildings as far away as Bangkok, Thailand. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake, which occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (six miles), had its epicenter near the city of Mandalay, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) east of Monywa. The tremor sparked panic across the region, with hundreds of people fleeing swaying buildings in Bangkok, 1,400 kilometers from the epicenter. Myanmar’s state-run MRTV announced that the military-led government had issued an emergency proclamation covering the capital,…

The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has triggered widespread reactions after posting a controversial message on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. On Thursday morning, BEDC publicly cursed those vandalizing transformers and tampering with electricity meters. The post, written in Nigerian Pidgin, stated, “E no go beta for who dey vandalize transformer and who dey bypass.” While the message aimed to address electricity theft and vandalism, its tone has sparked criticism from netizens, who described it as unprofessional. One user, @iamkissking, called out BEDC for the statement, saying, “As you talk am e good. E NOR GO BETTER FOR UNA…

A fresh wave of protests broke out in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, on Thursday, as students and youths took to the streets to demand urgent action from the state government on rising insecurity and unfulfilled developmental promises. The protest, led by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Committee, Ondo Axis, comes amidst increasing cases of kidnappings, farmer-herder clashes, and general insecurity in communities across the state. The demonstrators, mostly students, accused the government of persistent neglect and “empty promises,” particularly regarding student welfare and educational infrastructure. Carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Enough is Enough”…

The Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the traditional Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to rising security concerns in the state. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a press briefing held at the Nasarawa mini palace in Kano. Emir Bayero explained that the decision followed consultations with respected Islamic clerics, elders, stakeholders, and members of his council, who advised him to prioritize peace and stability in the state. “I urge the people of Kano to celebrate the Sallah in peace and harmony,” Bayero said. A durbar is a grand cultural festival held during Eid-el-Fitr and…

A former UPMC anesthesiologist and assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh has been arrested in Hawaii after allegedly trying to kill his wife by pushing her off a hiking trail and striking her in the head with a rock multiple times, according to authorities. Honolulu police identified the suspect as 46-year-old Gerhardt Konig. He was taken into custody Monday evening near Pali Highway after a brief foot chase.Earlier that day, authorities had issued a wanted poster with Konig’s photo, describing him as a suspect in an attempted murder case at the Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout. Police say Konig and his…

Belizean authorities confirmed on Wednesday that the three American women found dead last month at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. The victims, Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar, 26, all from Revere, Massachusetts, were discovered unconscious in their hotel room in February. An initial investigation revealed that the women had fluid build-up in their lungs, but the final test results now point conclusively to carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of death. Gian Cho, executive director of Belize’s National Forensics Science Service, explained that all three women had carboxyhemoglobin…

In a groundbreaking appointment, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has named Professor Kamoru Olayiwola Usman, a Yoruba Muslim from Oyo State, as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics). This marks the first time in the university’s history that a person of Yoruba descent has held the position. The appointment, made by Acting Vice-Chancellor (Ag. VC) Professor Oguejiofo T. Ujam, is part of ongoing reforms aimed at fostering inclusive governance and restoring UNN’s legacy as a hub for academic excellence. In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, the university underscored its commitment to promoting merit-based leadership and national unity. Professor Ujam…

Following the death of five students of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN) in a horrific motor accident, the management has announced the closure of the school. The accident occured when a luxurious bus travelling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo had a head-on collision resulting in multiple fatalities, including the five UNIOSUN students. New Daily Prime gathered that five other persons were killed in the unfortunate incident which occurred at Balogun Area of Ikire on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The institution’s public relations officer, Ademola Adesoji, announced this in a statement in Osogbo, saying it is deeply saddened…

Seven of 12 inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, following a prison break in the early hours of Monday have been recaptured. The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the recapture in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, who said the feat was achieved because the Service swiftly launched a manhunt for the fleeing inmates. The Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo had earlier disclosed that 12 inmates escaped during the incident. Thereafter, the acting Controller-General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, reacting to the development, swiftly mobilised security…

President claims Sarah Boardman ‘must have lost her talent as she got older’, despite previous artwork of Barack Obama and George W. Bush Donald Trump has called for a portrait of himself to be taken down from the Colorado State capitol, lashing out at the artist for “truly the worst” attempt to capture his features. “Nobody likes a bad picture or painting of themselves,” the president wrote, but the Colorado portrait was “purposely distorted to a level that even I, perhaps, have never seen before.” The painting depicts the president with a “serious, thoughtful, non-confontational” expression, Sarah Boardman, the British…