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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia faced angry crowds in Valencia, where over 200 have died from floods. Residents booed and threw eggs, accusing authorities of a slow response. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and regional governor Carlos Mazon were criticized, as tensions mounted amid ongoing...
Nigeria's national power grid experienced its tenth collapse in 2024, causing widespread blackouts. Despite promises for stability, aging infrastructure and recent transmission issues, including a fire at Jebba station, have intensified outages. Power authorities face mounting pressure to...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed treason charges against 114 #EndBadGovernance protesters, including minors, who were released following public outrage. Vice President Kashim Shettima received the freed protesters at the Presidential Villa, alongside state governors and key...
Equatorial Guinea's Vice President Teddy Nguema has ordered surveillance cameras in all state offices to enforce public service ethics and prevent misconduct. This decision follows a scandal involving compromising videos of a high-ranking official, prompting a crackdown on unethical behavior in...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed charges against 119 individuals arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests, including many minors. The ruling, supported by the Attorney General, emphasized the need to prioritize the welfare of these young protesters amid growing national concern...
Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, has passed away from injuries sustained in a court building collapse. His tragic death follows months of poor health since the incident in July. The judiciary and community mourn the loss of a dedicated and distinguished legal figure...
A woman in Equatorial Guinea reportedly committed suicide after explicit videos of her were leaked amid a scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency. Engonga faces misconduct charges, having allegedly recorded over 400 sex tapes involving...
Uganda's Supreme Court has banned the refunding of bride price upon divorce, a significant step for women's rights. While the court upholds the tradition of bride price, it emphasizes that women are not property, addressing the detrimental impact of refunding on victims of domestic violence and...
Sultan Sa'ad Abubakar of Sokoto urged Nigerians to pray for their leaders instead of criticizing them during a climate change conference. He emphasized unity and faith in overcoming challenges, highlighting issues like poverty and insecurity in the north while calling for environmental...
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has been detained by the EFCC over alleged misuse of ₦1.3 trillion from the 13% oil derivation fund. Okowa, accused of investing ₦40 billion in LNG shares and buying properties with public funds, faces ongoing investigation for potential financial...
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