Many of those killed were citizens of Zimbabwe and Malawi travelling from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape to their home countries. Forty-two people have been confirmed dead in a deadly bus crash in northern South Africa. According to a statement released on Monday, the accident occurred along the N1 highway near Makhado in Limpopo province, […]

The long-awaited hostage swap between Hamas and Israel has begun, with Hamas releasing seven Israeli captives into the custody of the Red Cross in Gaza. The move marks a significant step towards implementing a ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump. According to reports, the seven released hostages have been transferred to Israeli forces

Human rights activist and secretary of a coalition of Nigerian pro-labour civil society organisations, Joint Action Front, Comrade Abiodun Aremu, has been killed. Aremu, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver, will be buried on Thursday, October 23, 2025, according to his family. Aremu was to be buried on Monday, October 13, 2025, but his

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of one of its personnel, Lance Corporal Akinleye Femi, who reportedly shot his wife before taking his own life at the Wawa Military Cantonment in New Bussa, Kainji, Niger State. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Captain Stephen Nwankwo

Bandits have invaded Mawogi village in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a youth leader and injuring his mother during a late-night attack that left residents in shock. The attack, which occurred between 11 p.m. and midnight on Sunday, claimed the life of Yanma Ndawodi, the youth leader of the community, while his

The organisation stated that the two Nigerians have been handed over to the Anti-Narcotics Agency for further investigation and legal action. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Zliten, Libya, has arrested two undocumented migrants of Nigerian nationality on charges of drug trafficking. According to a report by Migrant Rescue Watch on Sunday, the suspects were

The DSS urged citizens to exercise caution and avoid any dealings with Godwin or anyone claiming affiliation with the Service without proper verification. The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted the public to the activities of a dismissed staff member, Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, who is allegedly using the name of the Service to deceive

The Edo State Civil Society Coalition for Human Rights has declared full support for the planned October 20 protest at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, organised by activist Omoyele Sowore and other pro-democracy campaigners, to demand the immediate and unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement issued