A strong earthquake struck Taiwan late Saturday night, sending tremors through Taipei and other parts of the island, but authorities have confirmed that damage was minimal and critical infrastructure remained fully operational. Taiwan’s weather authorities said the earthquake occurred at 11:05 p.m. local time on December 27, with its epicenter located offshore east of Yilan…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has deployed personnel and investigative resources to Minnesota as part of a renewed effort to dismantle large-scale fraud schemes targeting U.S. federal programs. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the move on Sunday in a statement shared on social media, signaling an intensified federal response to alleged abuse of public funds….
The Somaliland administration has arrested a well-known Islamic cleric, Sheikh Mohamed Ali Kaariye, following his public opposition to Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland. The cleric was detained after posting messages on social media urging the public to reject the move, authorities confirmed. According to reports, Sheikh Kaariye shared a Facebook post strongly criticizing the recognition…
A United States congressman, Riley Moore, has said that President Donald Trump is committed to stopping the continued killings of Christians in Nigeria. Moore made the statement in a post shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, where he addressed recent security actions involving the United States and Nigeria. According to Moore, recent bombardments…
American rapper Wale has spoken fondly about his long-standing relationship with Nigerian music superstar Wizkid, revealing that their bond has spanned more than a decade. The rapper made the disclosure during a recent Carter Efe livestream, where he reflected on his close ties with some of Africa’s biggest music stars. According to Wale, he has…
China has announced the discovery of a major offshore oilfield containing an estimated 100 million tons of crude oil in the Bohai Sea, further strengthening the country’s domestic energy resources. The discovery was confirmed on Wednesday by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). The newly identified field, named Qinhuangdao 29-6 Oilfield, is located in the…
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of popular Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola. The talented actress reportedly passed away at the age of 43 after suffering a heart attack. According to verified information circulating within the Nollywood community, Ademola experienced a sudden cardiac episode at her residence. She…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will soon take delivery of four attack helicopters from the United States, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture amid rising insecurity. The president made the disclosure on Friday, December 26, during a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria…
Fresh details have emerged following the recent United States airstrikes in Sokoto State, with local authorities confirming that suspected Lakurawa fighters fled targeted areas in the aftermath of the operation. The airstrikes reportedly hit locations in both Tangaza and Tambuwal Local Government Areas, intensifying security activity across the region. In Tangaza LGA, the council chairman,…
The Federal Government has provided fresh details on the joint counter-terrorism operation carried out by Nigeria and the United States against Islamic State (ISIS) enclaves in Sokoto State, confirming the use of advanced precision weaponry during the strikes. In a statement released on Friday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed that…
