The Dangote Group has kicked off construction of a massive 2.5 billion fertiliser plant in Gode, Ethiopia, in partnership with Ethiopian Investment Holdings. The plant will produce 3 million metric tonnes of urea annually, using natural gas from Ethiopia’s Hilal and Calub reserves. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the project…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has kicked off its nationwide verification exercise for private tour operators in preparation for the 2026 Hajj and Umrah operations. The exercise follows the recent inauguration of the Committee on Licensing and Verification of Private Tour Operators by NAHCON Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, at the Hajj House…
Sidoarjo, East Java – October 5, 2025The death toll from the collapse of a multi-storey building at the Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in Sidoarjo, East Java has risen to 45, officials confirmed on Sunday, as rescue efforts continued to uncover more victims from the rubble. The tragedy occurred on Monday, when part of the…
Brazilian teenager Estevao marked his first goal for Chelsea dramatically on Saturday, sealing a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge and handing the Reds their third consecutive loss. The result sees Arsenal climb to the top of the Premier League after their 2-0 win over West Ham earlier in the day. It’s been a…
In a political climate where symbolism often overshadows substance, criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) miss the mark. Rather than focusing on physical presence, the emphasis should be on the message delivered and the issues raised on the global stage. This year’s UNGA, held under the…
Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced on Friday to 50 months in federal prison and fined $500,000 for crimes related to prostitution, following an intense, day-long court hearing. The music mogul delivered an emotional apology and plea for leniency, but Judge Arun Subramanian determined a serious sentence was warranted. Prosecutors had pushed for an 11-year sentence,…
Liverpool’s Champions League campaign took another hit as Galatasaray pulled off a stunning 1–0 victory on a raucous night at RAMS Park in Istanbul. Head coach Arne Slot made a bold decision to leave star forward Mohamed Salah on the bench following the team’s recent Premier League defeat at Crystal Palace. However, his gamble didn’t…
Spanish football is mourning the heartbreaking death of 19-year-old goalkeeper Raul Ramirez, who passed away following a collision during a fifth-division match between his club, Colindres, and Revilla. Ramirez suffered a severe head injury during the game on Saturday. According to Spanish media, the impact caused multiple cardiac arrests, leaving him brain dead before he…
Russia launched a massive overnight air assault on Ukraine, deploying “hundreds” of drones and missiles that left at least 10 people injured, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga described the strikes as targeting multiple cities while residents slept, causing significant damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. He shared videos of…
On Friday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed government plans to introduce a nationwide digital ID system, aimed at curbing illegal immigration. However, the proposal faces considerable resistance in a country with a long-standing aversion to identity cards. The proposed digital ID would be stored on individuals’ smartphones, and the government clarified that there would…
