News as it breaks
The United States is set to phase out its HIV/AIDS funding support to South Africa through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a move that could significantly impact healthcare services for millions of people living with HIV in the country. The funding, estimated at approximately $400 million annually,…
A nine-year-old boy abducted by gunmen in Ondo State has been reunited with his family after spending three weeks in captivity. Victor Oluwatobi, the son of a pastor, was rescued through a joint security operation involving the military, police, Amotekun Corps and local vigilante groups, according to state authorities. The…
British politics has been thrown into fresh turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with a senior lawmaker launching a scathing attack on the outgoing leader and vowing never to forgive him. The outspoken Member of Parliament described Starmer’s tenure as “disgraceful,” accusing him of betraying key political…
At least three people have been killed and five others injured after a rare school shooting at a secondary school in central Philippines, police have said. The shooting occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, in Leyte province, prompting a major security response and raising concerns…
Embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down after growing pressure from senior Labour figures, raising the prospect of another change of leadership in British politics. UK media reports suggest Mr Starmer could outline plans to leave office as early as this week, while Andy Burnham, widely…
Oil prices have fallen after the United States and Iran made progress in diplomatic talks aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, helping calm fears over energy supplies and global inflation. Brent crude and US benchmark West Texas Intermediate both declined on Monday after mediators said Washington and…
A 37-year-old man, Agwu Ukpo, has been arrested by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Abia State Police Command after a viral video allegedly showed him brutally assaulting a woman, Amarachi Chinyere, in Aba. The arrest followed widespread public outrage generated by the disturbing footage, which…
Lassa fever has killed 214 people in Nigeria this year, with health authorities warning that the disease’s fatality rate has risen sharply compared with the same period last year. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said in its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report that the case…
A Nigerian girl identified simply as Ngufan, who was reportedly trafficked to Mali, has died under circumstances that remain unclear, raising fresh concerns about the growing menace of human trafficking in West Africa. The tragic development was disclosed by anti-human trafficking activist, Zege Orkwande, in a post shared on Facebook.…
Egypt etched their name into African football history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a brilliant performance led by captain Mohamed Salah secured a memorable 3-1 victory over New Zealand. The triumph marked a significant milestone for the North African side, making Egypt the fourth African nation to record…
