The devastation wreaked by Typhoon Yagi continued as the number of people killed in Myanmar rose to over 220, with nearly 80 others still missing.According to the military government, the storm swept through northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar in early September and has killed more than 500 people across the region so far, according to official figures.The typhoon triggered severe floods and mudslides in Myanmar, killing well above 226…

A prominent member of Jacksons 5 and a brother of the late music megastar, Michael Jackson, Tito Jackson has died.Aged 70, Tito, a founding member of the famous family band, the Jacksons 5, which included Michael, Jemaine, Jackie, and Marlon, died on Sunday.A statement shared by his children TJ, Taj and Taryll on Instagram reads: “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall…

Republican Party’s candidate in the forthcoming United States of America presidential election, Donald Trump on Monday blamed US President Joe Biden and his election rival, Kamala Harris after he was targeted in a second apparent assassination attempt.He said their “rhetoric” about him endangering democracy is to blame.On Sunday, a man allegedly planned to fire on the Republican while he played golf in Florida. The suspect, identified by police as 58-year-old…

In a shocking development, former President Donald Trump was the target of a second assassination attempt within just over two months, the FBI confirmed. The incident took place at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club in Florida, where gunfire erupted, forcing the 78-year-old Republican candidate to retreat to a secure room. According to law enforcement officials, a man armed with an assault-style rifle approached the perimeter of Trump’s golf course,…

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has reopened its verification portal, resolving a months-long disruption that caused significant hardship for Nigerian healthcare professionals seeking employment abroad. The portal, a critical tool for verifying the credentials of nurses and midwives, had been unexpectedly closed, leaving many professionals in limbo. The closure sparked protests and even legal challenges, with some nurses facing deportation or employment loss due to their inability…

The UK government has announced a 31% increase in the maintenance fees requirements for international students applying for student visas. According to the Home Office, students planning to study in London will now need to show proof of £1,483 per month, while those studying outside of London must provide evidence of £1,136 per month to cover their living expenses. This marks a notable increase from the previous rates of £1,334…

Emmanuel Ihejirika, a Nigerian man who spent nearly 20 years on death row in Indonesia, has been finally released from the prison. Ihejirika, who was 31 years old when arrested in 2004 for smuggling heroin, was initially sentenced to life imprisonment. However, his sentence was later escalated to the death penalty, leaving him on the brink of execution in one of the world’s harshest drug enforcement countries. Ihejirika’s case caught…

In a groundbreaking moment for the commercial space industry, billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX’s Sarah Gillis exited their spacecraft hundreds of miles above Earth on Thursday, completing the first commercial spacewalk—a feat previously reserved for government astronauts. The Polaris Dawn mission marked a historic leap forward in privately funded space exploration, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for private companies in the space sector. Isaacman, 41, who personally funded the…

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London, affirming Nigeria’s readiness to adopt global strategies for sustainability. Mr. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated on Thursday that during the private meeting, the president highlighted the longstanding and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The statement noted that this private meeting was their first since they last met…

Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, has drawn a striking comparison between the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ajayi referred to Obi as Nigeria’s version of Trump, highlighting their similarities in political rhetoric and appeal. Trump, a former politician, media personality, and businessman, served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.…

Manchester, U.K. — In a case that has shocked the community and raised troubling questions about responsibility and care, Ruth Auta, a 28-year-old NHS nurse, has been sentenced to three years in prison for leaving her 10-week-old son, Joshua Akerele, unattended while she worked a shift, resulting in the baby’s death. Auta, a single mother and nurse at Royal Bolton Hospital, left Joshua in her nurse’s accommodation for eight hours…

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, electrified the stage in Ethiopia as the country welcomed the New Year of 2017. Ethiopia follows its own ancient calendar, which is approximately 7 to 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world. As of September 2024 in the Gregorian calendar, Ethiopia is in the year 2017. The Ethiopian New Year, known as Enkutatash, is celebrated on…