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A strong earthquake killed at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said Monday, just months after another deadly tremor that left the country reeling. The 6.3-magnitude quake struck overnight at a depth of 28 kilometres (17 miles) with the epicentre near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, according to the US Geological Survey. “Based on the information we have so far, 534 people have been injured and more than 20 fatalities have been taken to hospitals in Samangan and Balkh provinces,” health ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman told journalists. In Mazar-i-Sharif, one of Afghanistan’s largest northern cities, an AFP correspondent saw residents…

Late American singer Michael Jackson has been named the highest-paid deceased celebrity of 2025 by Forbes magazine, raking in an estimated $105 million in pre-tax earnings, Dailynaijanews.com reports. The King of Pop’s financial dominance is attributed to a lucrative deal with Sony Music, where the estate sold a 50% stake in his master recordings and publishing catalog for a whopping $600 million. Jackson’s estate has generated a sum of $3.5 billion since his passing in 2009, solidifying his position as the most posthumously successful celebrity of all time. His Broadway hit, MJ: The Musical, has grossed nearly $300 million worldwide, while his…

Ethiopian Airlines, the national carrier of Ethiopia, has expanded its weekly frequencies to four Nigerian airports, bringing the total to 34, making it the airline with the highest number of flights into Nigeria. The latest addition is the introduction of three additional weekly frequencies at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), bringing the total to 10 flights per week. In July of this year, the airline increased its weekly frequencies to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, to 14 from the initial seven. With the addition of new flights, Ethiopian Airlines has strengthened its Nigerian footprint with a total of 34…

A major fire disaster was averted in Ibadan on Wednesday night after a petrol tanker carrying 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) skidded off the road and plunged into a ditch, spilling its contents. According to the Oyo State Fire Service, the incident occurred at about 9:38 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and was promptly reported by Chief Fire Superintendent (CFS) Adeyemi. Firefighters, led by CFS Adesina, arrived swiftly at the scene, where they found the MACK trailer tanker, with registration number TI 6366 LA, leaking fuel and posing a high risk of explosion. “The tanker swerved into a nearby ditch…

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have announced that the 9th edition of the continent’s foremost music awards will now take place from Wednesday, 7 January to Sunday, 11 January 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. Originally scheduled for November 2025, the new dates were finalised after what organisers described as extensive consultations with partners, artistes, and stakeholders across Africa and the diaspora. In a statement confirming the change, Ms Angela Martins, Acting Director of Social Development, Culture and Sports and Head of the Culture and Sport Division at the African…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly decorated service chiefs to act decisively against emerging security threats, warning that “new snakes must be smashed right in the head before they grow.” Speaking at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, where the four security chiefs were decorated with their ranks, the President said their appointment “marks the beginning of a renewed effort to ensure peace and security for all Nigerians.” “Today’s ceremony is beyond the symbolism of decoration. It marks the beginning of our renewed effort to ensure the peace and security of all Nigerians. “Each of you…

President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the pardon earlier granted to 175 convicts, including drug traffickers, kidnappers and fraudsters, following public outrage that trailed the initial clemency list released on October 11. This came as the President ordered a review of the pardon granted at the National Council of State meeting on October 9, 2025. A statement issued Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said, “Consequently, certain persons convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug-related offences, human trafficking, fraud, unlawful possession of firearms/arms dealing, etc., were deleted from the list. Others who had been…

By Idayat Sanni Gender-based violence (GBV) remains by far one of the most gruesome crimes rooted in cultural inequalities across Africa. It spans across age, religion, culture, and social status and manifests in various social forms such as domestic abuse, sexual assault, forced marriages and female genital mutilation. Despite progress in advocacy and legislation, many women continue to suffer in silence due to fear and entrenched cultural beliefs that normalize abuse. At the heart of GBV lies a system that places men in positions of dominance and women in subordination. In many societies, violence against women is so prevalent and…

By Idayat Sanni Busolami For years Africa has imported goods from all over the world, including but not restricted to Europe, America and Asia, thereby undermining its own homegrown innovation. The continent is developing at quite a rapid rate, yet is still heavily dependent upon imported technologies, ideas and solutions. While this system may have served the continent for decades, it is a solution that fails to meet the continent’s needs. One major reason Africa needs to make use of homegrown innovations is that its challenges are unique. Different parts of the continent face different challenges such as unstable power…

By Idayat Sanni Child marriage remains one of the most pressing human rights issues in Nigeria, affecting millions of girls across the country. Despite national and international efforts to curb the practice, Nigeria ranks among the countries with the highest number of child brides globally. However, a recent outrage by women across different parts of Nigeria has taken the internet by storm. Protesters have taken to schools and streets to demand the end to child marriage in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. Placards with messages like, ‘A child is not a bride!’ have flooded the internet and more feminists…