Prince Muoka Ebuka, a 43-year-old Nigerian citizen from Obosi, Anambra State, was reportedly fatally beaten by police officers in Danielskuil, Northern Cape, South Africa, on May 17, 2024. The incident occurred during a police raid on Ebuka’s residence, where he was accused of drug dealing. The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) strongly condemned the killing,…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) military has successfully thwarted an attempted coup d’état, which involved both Congolese and foreign fighters. Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the DRC army, announced the development in a televised address on RTNC TV, stating that the situation is now under control with several suspects detained. The intervention came after armed…
Chad’s junta leader, General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election. Following the announcement of final results on Thursday, May 16, it was revealed that Deby, who assumed power after rebels killed his father, President Idriss Deby, in 2021, garnered 61 percent of the vote, with Succes…
King Charles has opened up about losing his sense of taste as he discussed the side effects of cancer treatment. During a visit to the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, today, May 13, Charles spoke with a British Army veteran named Aaron Mapplebeck who told the royal family member that he’d lost…
Billionaire media personality Oprah Winfrey has issued an apology for her role in promoting the “diet culture.” In a candid revelation during a 3-hour live special for WeightWatchers this week, the talk show legend acknowledged her contribution to the weight loss industry and the unhealthy trend it perpetuates. Oprah admitted, “I want to acknowledge that…
The United Nations General Assembly is poised to endorse a Palestinian bid for full U.N. membership by acknowledging its qualification to join. On Friday, May 10, the UN announced its intention to refer Palestine’s application to the U.N. Security Council for a “favourable reconsideration” of the matter. This move signals the Palestinians’ renewed effort to…
Garland Police announced the arrest of 34-year-old Ricardo Reyes Mata, a priest with the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, on charges of indecency with a child. The arrest follows reports of inappropriate contact with two minors during a visit to a Garland residence. Reyes Mata, who previously served at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady…
Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf, tendered his resignation following the likelihood of facing defeat in two confidence votes. Yousaf, who assumed office on March 29, 2023, making history as the youngest person, the first Scottish Asian, and the first Muslim to hold the position, announced his resignation at a press conference held at Bute House…
President Bola Tinubu has secured an investment of $600 million from Danish shipping and logistics company, A.P Moller-Maersk, to expand existing port infrastructure to accommodate more container shipping services in Nigerian ports. Chairman of A.P Moller-Maersk, Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, disclosed the decision during a meeting with President Tinubu on the sidelines of the World…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is investing in technology that is tailored towards ensuring transparency and accountability in government and accelerating public-sector performance and service delivery to the Nigerian people. Speaking during a meeting with Microsoft Founder and Philanthropist, Mr. Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh,…
