Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu opened his defence in his treason trial, calling it a “political case”. Lissu, head of the opposition Chadema party, was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason, which carries a potential death penalty, for allegedly inciting the public to boycott last year’s elections. The long-time activist has faced multiple...
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New Academic Year Begins In Iran Amid Regional War
Students have returned to schools across Iran as the new academic year begins amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In western Tehran, students arrived at a girls’ school, marking the start of a new academic session. The reopening comes as the region continues to experience heightened tensions and military hostilities, raising concerns over the...
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Ethiopia’s Tigray Rebels Seize Airports, Clash With Govt Forces
Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia seized control of airports and battled federal troops in the neighbouring Afar region, as long-standing tensions spilled into open conflict. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) fought a devastating civil war with the federal government in 2020-2022 that killed some 600,000 people, according to African Union estimates. Sporadic clashes and...
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Iran Executes Man Accused Of Espionage
Iran’s judiciary has announced the execution of Hossein Pedaran accused of providing information about Iranian missile sites to Israeli intelligence.“The death penalty was carried out against Hossein Pedaran, who had provided the Mossad with information on missile sites in Isfahan province” in central Iran, judicial authorities said, without saying when he was arrested or put...
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Howard To Succeed Warren Buffett As Berkshire Chairman
Berkshire Hathaway on Friday said that Warren Buffett will step down as chairman and become chairman emeritus, immediately, nine months after handing the CEO reins to longtime lieutenant Greg Abel. The company named his son, Howard Buffett, a director since 1993, as chairman. “As Chairman Emeritus, Mr. Buffett will remain a member of the Board...
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D.G NIMR Says Nigeria Needs More Physician-Scientists To Bridge Medicine, Research Gap
The Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) says Nigeria needs to strengthen the link between medical practice, research, law and ethics while developing more physician-scientists to improve healthcare and translate research findings into patient care. Dr. John Obafunwa, a senior pathologist made the call in a lecture delivered at the 44th Annual...
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LASEMA Recovers Fallen 45,000-Litre PMS Tanker In Epe, Averts Potential Disaster
Lagos State emergency officials on Thursday recovered a tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit after it overturned and spilled fuel at Isimi Lagos, inward Itokin, Epe, with no casualties reported.The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said its responders were alerted at 10:19 a.m. and dispatched to the scene, where the tanker, with registration...
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LASEMA Responds To Hit-And-Run, Truck Incidents In Lagos Ikorodu
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said it responded to separate road incidents in Ikorodu and Palmgrove, including a hit-and-run accident that left an elderly man with severe injuries. LASEMA said its Lion Response Team was dispatched to Agbowa Community, inward Itoikin Road, Ikorodu, at about 2:10 p.m. after receiving a distress call. Responders...
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Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies At 84
Veteran Nigerian actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.His wife, actress Joke Silva, and their son announced his death on social media on Wednesday morning.The family said the celebrated actor, whom they described as the “Lion of Lufodo”, died on 16 September.“It is with gratitude to...
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NPMCN Seeks Funding, Retention Reforms At 44th Convocation
The National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) has called for increased government funding for postgraduate medical examinations and measures to address the continued emigration of doctors seeking better opportunities abroad.The President of the College, Professor Anthony Ikefuna, made the call on Thursday at the institution’s 44th convocation ceremony in Lagos.Ikefuna urged the Nigerian government...