In a devastating turn of events, Uganda’s Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has succumbed to severe injuries sustained in a horrifying attack by her boyfriend. The 33-year-old athlete, who had represented Uganda in long-distance races including the Paris Olympics, passed away on Thursday morning after being set on fire in Kenya. Cheptegei was critically injured when her partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, allegedly poured petrol on her and ignited the flames…

Few stories in the history of beauty pageants have captivated the public’s curiosity and attention like that of Chidimma Adetshina, the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. Her path to the crown has been anything but conventional, marked by scandal and an unlikely return. Chidimma’s journey to the Miss Universe Nigeria crown began in the most unexpected of places: South Africa. Born in Soweto to a Nigerian father, she competed…

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria is set to depart from Abuja to Beijing on Thursday, August 29, for a significant official visit, his office confirmed today. The journey to China, aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and the Asian giant, will include a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates. During his visit, President Tinubu is scheduled to meet with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping. The…

Abuja, Nigeria — A Zimbabwean bishop has reportedly been repatriated from Nigeria after allegedly violating the country’s immigration laws. Mr. Eben K. Nhiwatawi, a prominent figure within the Zimbabwean Methodist community, was apprehended in Yola, Adamawa State, according to sources familiar with the incident. Initial reports indicate that Bishop Nhiwatawi was accused of conducting an election for a church faction in support of LGBTQ rights, a charge he has vehemently…

London, U.K. — In a major crackdown on immigration fraud, four Nigerian nationals were sentenced on Tuesday at Woolwich Crown Court for orchestrating an elaborate scheme to forge more than 2,000 marriage documents. The operation, which spanned four years, involved fraudulent applications to the EU Settlement Scheme, enabling Nigerian nationals to illegally remain in the United Kingdom. The Home Office revealed that the group, described as an organized criminal syndicate,…

Abuja, Nigeria—In a critical step towards combating the ongoing threat of mpox, the United States government has donated 10,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine to Nigeria. This donation, made on Tuesday, is part of a broader effort to address the viral illness that has caused significant public health concerns globally, particularly in the wake of recent outbreaks. The Jynneos vaccine, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is…

“Our current data strongly supports the notion that with targeted interventions, we can effectively contain Mpox,” Dr. Stanton explained. “Vaccination stands out as a formidable barrier against the broader transmission of this virus.”

In a move that has drawn sharp international condemnation, the Taliban has issued new restrictions on women, further eroding the already limited rights of Afghan women under its rule. The new orders, part of a 114-page document made available to public, prohibit women from looking at men they do not know, speaking loudly in public or at home, and impose strict dress codes and behavioural restrictions that have sparked outrage…

In a tearful farewell at the Democratic National Convention, President Joe Biden announced his decision to step down from his bid for a second term during a heartfelt speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday. The 81-year-old leader, wiping away tears, delivered a farewell address that underscored his deep connection to the nation and the legacy he has built over more than five decades in public service. Biden’s decision…