Written by Tragedy struck in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State as a fuel tanker exploded, k!lling 35 people and injuring 46 others. The incident occurred along the Agaie-Bida Road in Essa village on Tuesday afternoon, October 21, 2025 while residents were scooping petroleum products from a fallen tanker. Sources told Daily Trust that the petrol laden tanker … Continue reading “Tanker explosion: 35 k!lled, 40 injured while scooping fuel in Niger State”
Former President Joe Biden has completed a course of radiation therapy after being diagnosed in May 2025 with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer. Biden’s daughter Ashley posted a video of her father at Penn Medicine ringing a bell, which is done to mark the end of a cancer treatment. “Rung the bell! Thank you to the incredible doctors, … Continue reading “Ex U.S president, Joe Biden rings bell after completing radiation treatment for cancer”
Its been ten years since 30-year-old Amber Luke last saw her face without tattoos. The Brisbane native, known online as Australias most tattooed woman, has spent about 193,500 covering 98 percent of her body with ink since she began getting tattooed at age 16. But now, shes decided to remove 36 tattoos from her face … Continue reading “Woman who spent £193,000 (N377m) on tattoos now wants them lasered off”
The Cross River State Government has taken action against unauthorized education providers by shutting down 36 unapproved schools operating illegally across three local government areas (LGAs) of the state. The affected institutions, which include both primary and secondary schools, were found to be running without the necessary registration or official approval from the state, according to … Continue reading “Cross River govt shuts down 36 illegal schools in three LGAs”
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, speaking at a news conference in southern Israel, addressed questions regarding the timing of his visit and the future governance of Gaza. When asked if his trip was a reaction to the killing of two soldiers in the Gaza Strip, Vance firmly replied that his visit had “nothing to do with … Continue reading “Long-term plan for Gaza is uncertain – US VP Vance”
An Algerian court has sentenced opposition politician Fethi Ghares to two years in prison over a Facebook post deemed insulting to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, his lawyer told AFP on Tuesday, October 21. Ghares, a well-known secular leftist and critic of the government, was found guilty for remarks concerning the president, according to his lawyer, Abdelghani Badi. Badi … Continue reading “Algeria opposition Leader Ghares jailed for insulting President Tebboune”
An irate mob has razed down the house of one Mr. Samuel Doka, for attacking a man, Lukman Musa, who allegedly r@ped his 16-year-old daughter in Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, October 21, said the teenage girl … Continue reading “Irate mob sets man’s house ablaze after he attacked and inflicted serious injuries on his 16-year-old daughter’s alleged r@pist in Gombe”
Police have released footage of a woman wanted for questioning after a newborn baby with its umbilical cord still attached was found abandoned at a New York City subway station. A clip released by the NYPD on Tuesday, October 21, shows the woman holding a bundle wrapped in white cloths in her arms as she walks … Continue reading “Police releases video of woman wanted for questioning in connection with the newborn found in NYC subway station”
In what many have described as a powerful symbol of mentorship and empowerment, Vice President Kashim Shettima vacated his seat to allow a teenage girl, Joy Ogah, preside as Vice President for a day at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The rare gesture, which took place on Monday during a courtesy visit by PLAN International, was described … Continue reading “Vice president Kashim Shettima steps aside as teenager Joy Ogah becomes Vice president for a day calls for girl-child education and equal opportunity”
Asaba residents confronted a man after he was seen publicly flogging his wife. The wife was carrying her baby when the husband took the baby from her and began flogging her with a long twig plucked from a tree. An eyewitness is heard condemning the man’s action while filming the beating. The voice is heard saying that the … Continue reading “Asaba residents confront man seen fl0gging his wife who is a nursing mother (video)”