Human Interest

Building Collapse in Nigeria: Experts Demand Tougher Safety Enforcement

Experts Raise Fresh Alarm Over Nigeria’s Recurring Building Collapses 0

Breaking, Human Interest
04:41 AM, Aug 27

The recurring collapse of buildings across Nigeria is once again raising questions about construction standards, regulatory enforcement and professional oversight. Experts say the problem cannot be solved simply by investigating individual incidents after they occur. Concerns include the use of unqualified workers, inadequate supervision, poor compliance with building regulations and the use of substandard materials. […]

Tinubu Orders Security Forces to Rescue Mass Kidnap Victims in Niger State 0

Breaking, Human Interest
04:26 AM, Aug 27

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue people reportedly abducted during a major attack in Niger State. The attack took place in communities around the Borgu area of the state. Residents said hundreds of people were taken after armed attackers invaded communities during Friday prayers. A video circulated […]

Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis Deepens as Ransom Payments Near $5.8 Million 0

Breaking, Crisis, Human Interest
04:23 AM, Aug 27

Nigeria’s worsening kidnapping crisis has taken a new turn, with a security report estimating that kidnappers collected almost $5.8 million in ransom payments between July 2025 and June 2026. The report by SBM Intelligence said at least 7,825 people were kidnapped during the period, representing a 66 per cent increase from the previous year. It […]

65 Nigerians Set to Return Home From South Africa as Repatriation Continues 0

Breaking, Human Interest
05:59 AM, Aug 26

Another 65 Nigerians are expected to return home from South Africa today, August 26, as the Federal Government continues to facilitate the return of nationals who want to leave the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the group will depart Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at about 3:30pm local time aboard South African […]

Sudan Crisis Deepens as 27 People, Including Four Children, Are Killed in South Kordofan 0

Breaking, Crisis, Human Interest
05:56 AM, Aug 26

The security situation in Sudan’s South Kordofan region has taken another worrying turn after at least 27 people were killed in fresh violence, according to a local medical organisation. The Sudan Doctors Network said the casualties included four children following attacks in Qardud and Abu Hamama, areas inhabited by members of the Otoro community. The […]

Four Arrested Over Murder of South African Boxing Champion Zolani Tete 0

Breaking, Human Interest, Sport
06:01 AM, Aug 25

South African police have arrested four people in connection with the killing of former world boxing champion Zolani Tete. Tete, who was 38, was killed outside his home in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape last week. The former champion had built an impressive career in professional boxing and won world titles during his career. His […]

Kenya Arrests Four as Investigation Into 18 Elephant Deaths Intensifies 0

Breaking, Human Interest
05:59 AM, Aug 25

Kenyan authorities have arrested four people as investigations continue into the deaths of 18 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem. The elephants died at different locations between June and July, including Amboseli National Park, Kimana Sanctuary and nearby conservation areas. Investigators have recovered chemicals and other materials as part of the inquiry. Preliminary laboratory findings suggest […]

Tunisia Protests Erupt After Migrant Boat Tragedy Claims Lives 0

Breaking, Human Interest
05:57 AM, Aug 25

A migrant boat tragedy has sparked protests in Tunisia’s southeastern city of Ben Guerdane, with residents demanding faster search and rescue efforts. The boat was carrying people from the area when it sank while attempting to travel towards Italy. The incident has triggered anger and grief in the border city, where residents have complained about […]

Guinea Landfill Disaster: At Least 30 Killed After Waste Heap Collapses in Conakry 0

Breaking, Human Interest
05:53 AM, Aug 25

At least 30 people have died after a huge section of a landfill collapsed in Guinea’s capital, Conakry. The disaster occurred at the Dar-es-Salam landfill after heavy overnight rainfall caused a large mound of waste to give way. Nearby homes and makeshift structures were buried under the collapsing waste. Rescue teams have been working at […]

Somalia Child Hunger Crisis Deepens as 205 Health Centres Close 0

Health, Human Interest
03:30 AM, Aug 22

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia is facing a worsening child hunger crisis as humanitarian funding cuts force health and nutrition centres to shut down. UNICEF says nearly 1.9 million children in the country are expected to suffer from malnutrition in 2026. The number of children admitted to health facilities with severe acute malnutrition and related complications […]

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