President Bola Tinubu has barred military personnels in Nigeria from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other acts deemed contrary to the ethics of the armed forces. According to Punch News, the ban is contained in Section 26 of the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service signed by President Bola Tinubu …
Man, 63, Killed in Light Plane Crash South-East of Darwin
A 63-year-old man has died, and a 29-year-old woman has been hospitalized following a light plane crash in the Fogg Dam recreational area, south-east of Darwin. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at around 10:20 am on Sunday, according to ABC News. The aircraft reportedly had two passengers on board. Search and rescue teams, …
“Dutton Pledges to Revive the Aussie Dream, Accuses Albanese of Governing by Fear at Campaign Rally”
Australian opposition leader, Peter Dutton aligns his personal story with Liberal values and promises to address the cost-of-living crisis as he launches his campaign ahead of the federal election. According to 7 News, opposition Leader Peter Dutton has launched his federal election campaign with a passionate pledge to “restore the Australian dream,” while sharply criticizing …
Australian Open 2025 Begins: A Grand Slam to Remember
The highly anticipated Australian Open 2025 kicks off today, Sunday, January 12, and runs through to January 26 in Melbourne. Known as the “Happy Slam,” this beloved tennis event draws the world’s top players to Melbourne Park for two weeks of electrifying action. Reigning women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka is set to defend her title …
Two nurses reportedly raped while on duty in South Africa
Two nurses working at Chuene Clinic outside Polokwane were reportedly abducted and raped by an unknown assailant in the early hours of Friday, January 10, prompting a police investigation into the brutal attack. According to police spokesperson Brig Hlulani Mashaba, the incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. when the suspect gained entry to the clinic premises …
Sierra Leone reports first case of monkeypox
Sierra Leone has reported its first confirmed case of mpox since the World Health Organization (WHO) raised its highest alert level for the potentially deadly viral disease last year. According to the National Public Health Agency, the patient is a 27-year-old man from the rural district of the Western Zone, near the capital Freetown. “Health …
NAMA commences calibration of landing equipment at Ekiti Airport
The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) on Friday commenced the calibration of landing system at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in readiness for commencement of commercial flights operation. This is coming barely a month after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), granted approval for non – scheduled flight operations at the airport for a …
Mexico firefighter arrive U.S to help battle Los Angeles wildfires
As major fires continue to rage in and around Los Angeles, help battling the blazes has come from across the country – and from across international borders, including from Canada and Mexico. Five wildfires remained active in Los Angeles County on Friday, scorching more than 36,000 acres or about 56 square miles, an area about …
Fire razes shanties in Surulere Lagos
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has confirmed that fire burned some shanties in Surulere area of the state. The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos. According to him, following distress calls received through the 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lines …
Nigeria Army redeploys senior officers, appoints Maj Gen Fejokwu Chief of Adminstration
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army to various command, staff and instructional positions. The development was a strategic move to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency in the army The redeployment cuts across Principal Staff Officers, PSOs, at …