Written by Volunteers and rescuers were pulling more bodies from the rubble of destroyed buildings in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, four days after an earthquake that inflicted a death toll that was already at nearly 1,470 people, Taliban authorities said. The magnitude-6.0 earthquake that jolted the mountainous region bordering Pakistan late Sunday is one of the … Continue reading “Volunteers Retrieve Bodies As Afghan Quake Toll Expected To Rise”
ExxonMobil is seeking to sell its European chemical plants in the UK and Belgium as the sector reels from the impact of U.S. tariffs and competition from China, according to the Financial Times. A report by the medium on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with the matter, said the energy producer has held early-stage … Continue reading “ExxonMobil Mulls Sale Of European Chemical Plants”
Cash-strapped and in dire need of 30,000 naira (about $20), Mariam Ogundairo turned to a loan app, downloading it and registering her phone number. The money was quickly sent over but came with a 21.6 per cent interest rate, due in two weeks. Like many in Nigeria, battered by inflation, Ogundairo was too broke … Continue reading “How Digital Loan Sharks Prey On Inflation-Hit Nigerians”
A US federal jury on Wednesday ordered Google to pay about $425 million for gathering information from smartphone app use even when people opted for privacy settings, the company confirmed. “This case is about Google’s illegal interception of consumers’ private activity on consumer mobile applications (apps),” attorneys for the plaintiffs charged in a class … Continue reading “Court Orders Google To Pay $425m Over App Privacy”
Odera Mbadiwe, the brother of reality TV stars, the Mbadiwe Twins, has been declared missing in Lagos. According to reports, the 33-year-old was last seen on Monday, September 1, 2025, around 10am at No. 29 Idowu Martins, Victoria Island. Details released include: Name: Odera MbadiweAge: 33Height/Build: 6ft2, muscularHair: Black (fade haircut)Eyes: BrownClothing: Grey sweatsVehicle: Nissan 350Z convertible (black … Continue reading “Brother of reality TV stars, Mbadiwe Twins, declared missing in Lagos”
The United States has approved $32.5 million for Nigeria to address hunger months after US President Donald Trump suspended most aid through the U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID. The recent funding will provide food assistance and nutritional support to internally displaced people, IDPS, in conflict-affected areas, the U.S mission to Nigeria said in a statement … Continue reading “US approves $32.5m to combat hunger in Nigeria”
A two-man robbery gang that has been terrorising the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State met their waterloo during a shootout with the police. One of the suspected armed robbers was k!lled while the other one was critically injured during the shootout near Tribune House at Imalefalafia area of the city on Wednesday, September … Continue reading “Police engage armed robbers in gun duel, k!ll one in Ibadan (video)”
May Yul-Edochie, the estranged wife of actor, Yul Edochie, has sent a cease and desist letter to Linc Edochie’s ex-lover, Yinka Theisen, for allegedly cyberstalking, cyberb#llying her and for defaming her person online. In a letter released by her legal representative, Graylaw Partners, May accused Yinka of making posts that Cyberstalk and cyberbully her by posting … Continue reading “May Yul-Edochie sends cease and desist letter to Linc Edochie’s ex-lover, Yinka Theisen; demands N500m in damages over alleged cyberbullying and online defamation”
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Manchester United legend, Ashley Young, and his son Tyler Young are set to become the first father-son duo to take to the field together in Championship history. The pair were denied a historic meeting by Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson in last season’s FA Cup when Tyler and his team-mates took on Premier League side Everton. Had Tyler taken to the … Continue reading “Man. United legend Ashley Young, 40, to play together with his 19-year-old son at Ipswich Town”