An Arab diplomat told AFP on Wednesday that at least 600 Egyptians died during the hajj pilgrimage, citing searing heat that reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 degrees Fahrenheit) on Monday. “All of the (newly confirmed) deaths were because of the heat as well,” the diplomat said after Arab officials earlier reported a figure of at…
A seven-month-old baby girl suffered fatal injuries after being attacked by her family’s pet dog at their residence in the West Midlands city, Sky News reports on Wednesday. The infant was rushed to the hospital with severe head injuries following the incident. Despite urgent medical attention, the baby sadly succumbed to her injuries and passed…
•The size of pollutants varied, but most can come from everyday products. A study, published in the science journal Nature, assessed the tissue from six men who had undergone surgery treating erectile dysfunction. Scientists raise questions about the impact of microplastics on male sexual health in a new study. The size of pollutants varied, but…
No fewer than 11 people were killed in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire’s economic capital in torrential rains a week ago, authorities said. “The provisional report shows 11 victims dead and identified, several others not yet identified and seven injured noted and taken into account,” said Myss Belmonde Dogo, the minister of National Cohesion, Solidarity and the…
Nigerian singer Burna Boy has opened up about a few of his favourite things. In a recent interview with the Culture Custodian at the Louis Vuitton S/S Mens2025 show in the city of Paris, France, the singer was asked a few questions about things he likes. When asked about his outfit Burna Boy, who was…
Ojude Oba — meaning the king’s forecourt — is an important annual festival for the Yoruba people, particularly the Ijebu community in Ogun state. The cultural and historical event is celebrated every third day after the annual Eid-el-Kabir festival. It is regarded as one of the biggest and most consistent cultural events in the South…
A female student of the University of Benin, UNIBEN, identified as Adekolore Idowu Glory, has been reportedly raped to death. Glory, 22, a recent graduate of the university, was said to have been beaten and raped to death at Iyowa Community in Benin City, on June 13. In an X post, a user who identified…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved permanent appointment of the 230 temporary staff of the University of Ilesa. This was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Taiwo Ashaolu, during a management meeting with the members of staff of the institution, noting that the days of their waiting are over. In…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will reportedly open disciplinary proceedings against Victor Oshimen over his verbal attack on the former coach of the senior national team of Nigeria, Finidi George. Recall that the Napoli striker launched a scathing attack on the former Super Eagles head coach during an explosive Instagram Live session. During the outburst,…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sworn in new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state. They were sworn in on Wednesday, June 19, at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital amid tight security. This is coming a day after he forwarded the list to the state…
