Rescuers in Indian-administered Kashmir worked through mud and debris on Friday to recover bodies after a sudden flood swept through Chisoti village, killing at least 60 people and leaving 80 missing. The disaster struck on Thursday when a cloudburst unleashed torrents of water, mud, and boulders on the remote Himalayan settlement in Kishtwar district. Officials…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has recorded major breakthroughs in two high-profile cases of human trafficking and kidnapping, underscoring its commitment to dismantling criminal networks nationwide. On 30 July 2025, operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, while on routine patrol along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway, intercepted 30-year-old Raymond Sunday Wonna, a suspected…
By Ayomide Otitoju Telecommunications provider Globacom has announced a significant reduction in its International Direct Dialing (IDD) tariffs, offering cheaper call rates to more than 15 major global destinations. The revised rates, effective from August 10, apply to both new and existing subscribers, with prices now starting from as low as ₦30 per minute. Under…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, have announced the birth of their second child. The couple shared the news in a joint statement on Friday, accompanied by coordinated brown-and-white themed photographs expressing joy and gratitude. “The Lord has done it again! He has added to our joy……
King Charles III led national commemorations on Friday marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, paying tribute to the “courage and camaraderie” of World War II veterans and civilians who endured the conflict. Joined by Queen Camilla, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and dozens of dignitaries, Charles attended a remembrance service at the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine as “heroic” in a letter to Kim Jong Un, North Korean state media reported on Friday. The message, marking the anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule, recalled Soviet and Korean forces fighting together during World War II. “The bonds of militant friendship,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Segun Remi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, who died on Friday at the age of 72. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Chief Kanran was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, renowned for his humour, commanding…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian food and beverage company, has removed 40 tons of plastic waste from Lagos as part of the global Plastic Free July campaign, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability. The initiative, driven by the company’s multi-award-winning Riteonthebeach project in partnership with Pop Beach Club and supported by…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Niger State, Ahmed Garki, has reaffirmed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) readiness for the upcoming bye-election in Munya Local Government Area. Speaking at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) branch in Minna on Wednesday, where sensitive materials were presented to stakeholders, Garki said the commission…
