An attack blamed on jihadists in central Mali killed more than 20 civilians on Monday, two local officials said, in the latest killings in the troubled Sahel region. "At least 21 civilians have been killed" in the village of Djiguibombo, several dozen kilometres (miles) from the town of Bandiagara, an official from the provincial authority

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated on Wednesday that a record low turnout in the presidential elections did not indicate opposition to the ruling system by non-voters. Over 60% of eligible voters abstained, marking the lowest turnout in the history of the Islamic Republic. A run-off election will be held on Friday to choose

Nick Imudia, the former Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian e-commerce giant Konga who recently passed away only added to the number of tech executives who have died mysteriously with lots of cumstances surrounding their death.  Imudia was reported to have died by suicide in his apartment in the Coconut Groove Victoria Island area of Lagos

Currencies are not just money, they are a reflection of a country’s economic power and stability. In the complex tapestry of global finance, some currencies stand out for their robustness and purchasing power.  Aside from the fact that these currencies serve as a symbols of economic stability and confidence, they also facilitate trade. While their

Although we don’t have a cure for cancer yet, researchers are working on exciting new treatments like vaccines and gene editing that could dramatically change how we treat cancer. Cancer is a group of diseases where cells grow abnormally and can spread to other parts of the body, causing serious health issues.  Right now, there’s

Activists leading Kenya's anti-government protests are reevaluating their approach after Tuesday's demonstrations were overshadowed by violence and looting. They worry these incidents could jeopardize the movement's credibility and its efforts to pressure President William Ruto to resign. The activists claim that the violence was instigated by "goons" hired by politicians to discredit the legitimate protestors

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As a record number of countries hold elections this year, the United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday warned against rising hatred and discrimination. While refusing to comment on specific election campaigns playing out, Volker Türk called on voters to keep the rights of others in mind when they cast their ballots. He made the

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) recently experienced a major student protest due to a long-lasting power outage. Early in the morning, a large number of students gathered on campus, frustrated by the lack of electricity that disrupted their studies and daily lives. Without light to study at night and reliable internet for coursework, their living

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Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has sparked massive reactions online with a comment she recently shared online The comment is coming days after her husband’s ex-wife went on social media to call him a devil, serial cheater, and a woman beater In her comment, Sharon Ooja shared that she’s unrepentant and unapologetic about her decision to

The Oyo State Government, through Commissioner Abdulmoheed Mogbonjubola, urges residents to maintain vigilance and adopt good sanitation practices Oyo State currently reports no confirmed cases, with all suspected cases testing negative The state has launched a community awareness campaign and emphasizes collaboration with various agencies to prevent cholera Ibadan, Oyo state – The Oyo State