News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
Chinese Image: GETTY IMAGES Two men have been arrested by US prosecutors in New York for purportedly running a “secret police station” of China in the Chinatown area of Manhattan. Lu Jianwang and Chen Jinping, two New York City residents, are facing charges of conspiring to act as agents for China and obstruction of justice. […]
A kilogram (2.2lb) of the underground fungus can bring more than Syria’s monthly income. Image: AFP State media and activists report that the Islamic State group has killed a minimum of 26 individuals who were hunting for valuable truffles in the Syrian desert. According to reports from both state media and activists, the Islamic State […]
The drugs were allegedly abandoned with the intention of later retrieving them, according to Italian police. Image: EPA One of the largest seizures of illegal drugs in Italy occurred off the coast of Sicily, where approximately two tonnes (2,000kg) of cocaine were discovered floating, according to authorities. A total of approximately 1,600 drug bricks were […]
Twitter has banned investigative journalist David Hundeyin for revealing Bola Tinubu’s Guinean citizenship. Hundeyi, who adopted Peter Obi as his candidate for the presidential election, has been criticizing the President-elect over his indictment by the U.S. Court in a drug-related case. Last Saturday night, Mr. Hundeyin caused a stir among Nigerian internet users when he […]
Adamawa REC, who controversially announced the election result. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa Ari, who has generated controversies due to his alleged involvement in a fraudulent declaration of the state governorship election winner, was previously indicted for a 16 billion naira fraud during his tenure as a permanent secretary in […]
At Khartoum’s airport, smoke rises above the buildings. Image: GETTY IMAGE Sudan is in turmoil as a fierce battle for power unfolds between the country’s army and a notorious paramilitary force, resulting in a tragic loss of life with over 50 civilians reported dead. The capital city of Khartoum is gripped by violence as […]
Germany turned off its three last nuclear power units on Saturday. Image: GETTY IMAGES On a side of Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate on Saturday, jubilation was in the air as anti-atomic activists rejoiced in their hard-fought victory after a 60-year-long battle. On the opposite side of the Gate, protests unfolded as demonstrators marched against the […]
The fire broke out near Dubai Creek in one of the city’s oldest districts. image: REUTER According to local media, a fire at a residential building in Dubai killed sixteen people and injured nine others. A fire erupted in the historic Al-Ras district of Dubai, known for its high population of migrant workers and traders. […]
Gangs of Lagos movie poster. By Tolu Fagbure Jade Osiberu’s Gangs of Lagos is an extremely ambitious visual piece that takes a bold step deeper into the places where some people might not want the public to go but which the audience vicariously visits through the film scenes. My discourse today will not […]
Previous strikes by nurses from the RCN had an exemption allowing for cover in critical care areas of hospitals. Image: REUTERS Emergency treatment would be affected by a 48-hour nursing strike, which would “present serious risks and challenges,” according to an NHS official. The pay offer for England has been rejected by the Royal College […]
