West Africa, a new hub of global cocaine trafficking – Report
Dozens of cocaine packages piled up, weighing in at four tonnes and valued at $317 million -- the seizure by Liberian police in July was a stark symbol of west Africa's expanding role in the global cocaine trade.
Burkina Faso’s self-declared military leader says ‘situation under control
Burkina Faso’s self-declared military leader says ‘situation under control
Washington DC proclaims Oct 1 Nigerian American Day
The City of Washington DC, United States, has proclaimed Oct. 1 as Nigerian American Day in celebration of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary.
Putin declares 4 occupied Ukrainian provinces as part of Russia
Putin declares 4 occupied Ukrainian provinces as part of Russia
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife files for divorce from second husband
By Ada Osadebe Billionaire Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott has filed a divorce from her new teacher husband after less than two years of marriage. It would be recalled Scott married Seattle-based science teacher Dan Jewett last year after divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019. According to a copy of the filing, Ms. Scott […]
Power outage hits 2m people as Hurricane Ian lands in Florida
By Biodun Busari Over 2 million people have been plunged into darkness and flooded homes as Hurricane Ian attacked southwest Florida, United States. According to the US National Hurricane Center, it is one of the toughest hurricanes to ever hit the US across the Florida peninsula overnight Wednesday as it threatened catastrophic flooding inland. According […]
