At least 28 people have been confirmed dead after a fire ripped through a shoe factory in eastern China’s Fujian Province, prompting a major emergency response, state media reported. The blaze broke out around noon on Thursday at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang City, with authorities initially fearing that several people remained trapped inside…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) have announced power outages in several communities following flooding caused by heavy rainfall and transmission network faults. In a statement issued on Wednesday, EKEDC said electricity supply to parts of its network had been reduced after outages on the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across most parts of the country on Thursday, warning of possible flooding, strong winds and reduced visibility in several states. In its latest weather outlook, the agency said the wet conditions would affect states across the northern, North Central and southern…
By Ayomide Otitoju Two people have died in a road crash along the Ogbere/J4 corridor of the Sagamu–Ore Expressway in Ogun State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. The accident occurred at about 5:10 a.m. on Thursday at Ogbere Junction, according to a statement by the Ogun State Sector Command Public Relations Officer,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed 600 lives, according to updated figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday. The UN health agency said the country has recorded 1,759 confirmed Ebola cases since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, including 600 confirmed deaths. The…
European champions Spain will look to extend their remarkable defensive record when they take on Belgium in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday. Spain booked their place in the last eight with a 1-0 victory over Portugal on Monday, becoming the first team in World Cup history to keep six consecutive…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3.0 per cent, citing the economic impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East despite continued momentum in artificial intelligence-driven investment. In its latest World Economic Outlook update released on Wednesday, the IMF reduced its growth projection from the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Oyo State Government has confirmed the death of two persons following the violence that erupted in the Ojoo area of Ibadan on Wednesday, assuring residents that a full investigation is underway to identify and prosecute those responsible. The unrest reportedly followed the killing of a commercial tricycle rider on Tuesday night,…
The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China following the deadly landslide that struck Tanchang County in Gansu Province on Tuesday, claiming at least 21 lives. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigeria mourns the victims of the disaster and…
