By Elizabeth Ugbo At least 20 people died and over 30 were injured when a Bolivian Air Force Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed near La Paz, Bolivia, on Friday evening. The aircraft, carrying newly printed banknotes, skidded off the runway at El Alto International Airport during a hailstorm with lightning, colliding with vehicles on a […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Jeffrey Epstein attempted to buy an $18 million palace in Marrakech, Morocco, on July 5, 2019, by signing a $14.95 million wire transfer one day before his arrest in New York, a move that has sparked speculation he sought a potential refuge from US authorities. Documents released by the US Department of […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo A United States citizen, Fode Sitafa Mara, 41, was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday in Maryland after a federal jury convicted him of sexually abusing two teenage girls in 2022 and 2023 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, while he worked at the US embassy. Life Sentence for US Embassy Worker The […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed flight disruptions on Sunday after the United States and Israel carried out military strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory actions and airspace closures across the Middle East. The crisis has affected Nigerian travellers flying to destinations such as Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The Federal […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Senate will next week resume deliberations on amending the 1999 Constitution to establish state police, Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu announced in Abuja, as lawmakers aim to complete the process before the 2026 general elections to strengthen national security and decentralize policing powers. Senate Resumes Constitution Review Adaramodu said the Senate […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Hundreds of Nigerians were stranded on Saturday after airlines suspended flights from Nigeria to the Middle East due to escalating hostilities between Iran, Israel and the United States. The disruption followed missile strikes and airspace closures across Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria. Airlines halted operations to protect passengers […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Oil prices are set to surge on Monday after US and Israeli forces struck Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The crisis threatens supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Analysts warn that prolonged disruption could push crude above $100 per barrel. The oil market opens at […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of Operation HADIN KAI foiled coordinated ISWAP attacks on Forward Operating Bases in Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram, Borno State, between February 28 and March 1, 2026. The terrorists launched the assaults at night to overrun military positions. However, soldiers repelled the attackers, killed several fighters and recovered heavy weapons. The military […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Fair and White Nigeria Ltd has announced the Miss Fair and White Beauty Pageant 2026, scheduled for April 24, 2026, at Civic Centre. The pageant is open to Nigerian women aged 18 to 25. Registration costs N50,000 and closes on March 31, 2026. The event celebrates the company’s 30th anniversary in Nigeria. […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Alex Otti on Saturday urged his cabinet members to prioritise the future of Abia above all interests. He spoke in Umuahia during the two-day First Quarter Retreat organised by the Abia State Government for political appointees. The retreat, themed “Accelerating Progress: Unlocking New Opportunities,” aims to align strategies, improve performance, and strengthen […]
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