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Nations Ending in -ia or -ria: Origins, Meanings, and Histories Behind Their Names Across the world, many countries share a curious linguistic trait — their names end with the suffix “-ia” or “-ria.” From Nigeria to Australia, Tanzania to Bulgaria, these endings carry deep historical, linguistic, and cultural meanings. Most of them trace back to … Continue reading “Nigeria & Nations Ending in -ia or -ria: Origins, Meanings, and Histories Behind Their Names”
The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has said that the Federal Government will always protect officers of the Nigerian armed forces on official duty. He stated this at a press briefing to commence activities for the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the National Defence College, Abuja, on Wednesday. “At the ministry and indeed … Continue reading “Military Officers On Lawful Duty Will Be Protected — Defence Minister”
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Court of Appeal, Abuja, to stay further proceedings in his trial by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. READ ALSO: Court Fixes Date For Judgement In Kanu’s Terrorism Trial According to the court documents filed, Kanu is … Continue reading “Alleged Terrorism: Kanu Asks Court To Stay Proceedings In Trial Before Justice Omotosho”
The Indonesian government’s hallmark programme to provide free meals to combat malnutrition in the country has contributed to nearly half of food poisoning cases this year, an official told lawmakers on Wednesday. Thousands of people have been sick since the much-hyped billion-dollar scheme of President Prabowo Subianto was launched in January, with critics calling … Continue reading “Indonesia Free Meal Scheme Major Cause Of Food Poisoning — Govt”
Human Rights Watch has criticised Cameroon for carrying out killings and widespread arrests to put down protests against the contested re-election of 92-year-old President Paul Biya. Since Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, was proclaimed the victor of the October 12 vote, the central African country has been shaken by demonstrations, whose repression … Continue reading “HRW Slams Cameroon Killings, Arrests After Disputed Vote”
A Gabon court on Wednesday sentenced the former first lady and son of the oil-rich country’s deposed leader Ali Bongo to 20 years in prison following a two-day graft trial. Sylvia Bongo, 62, and Noureddin Bongo, 33, both tried in absentia, were found guilty of embezzlement of public funds, among other charges. The wife … Continue reading “Ousted Gabon Leader’s Wife, Son Sentenced To 20 Years For Graft”
Democrats released emails Wednesday in which Jeffrey Epstein suggested that Donald Trump was aware of the financier’s sexual abuse and definitely “knew about the girls.” Trump has denied any involvement in or knowledge of the sex-trafficking activities of his former friend, who died by suicide in federal prison in 2019 as he was awaiting trial. … Continue reading “Epstein Alleged Trump ‘Knew About The Girls’ In Private Emails – Democrats”
The Czech veterinary watchdog said Wednesday that it had started culling more than 70,000 farm birds after cases of bird flu were detected at two commercial farms. Several countries across Europe have been battling a surge in avian influenza outbreaks, with Spain, Britain, Germany, and France imposing restrictions such as confining poultry inside or … Continue reading “Czechs To Cull Over 70,000 Birds As Bird Flu Hits”
The United Nations has warned that acute food insecurity is worsening in Nigeria and 15 other global hunger hotspots, putting millions at risk of famine between November 2025 and May 2026. The joint report ‘Hunger Hotspots: FAO/WFP Early Warnings on Acute Food Insecurity’ was by the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food … Continue reading “UN Names Nigeria, 15 Other Countries As ‘Food Insecurity Hotspots’”