Tragedy in Ibadan - The Gas Explosion That Shook a Community
On Friday night, November 21, 2025, a devastating gas explosion struck the Bioku-Alaadun area of Ibadan, leaving several people feared dead and the community in shock.
The incident unfolded in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State when a gas tanker was discharging its content into a retail outlet.
Britain’s New Migration Rules - A Longer Road to Settlement
The United Kingdom has embarked on what officials describe as the biggest overhaul of its legal migration system in half a century.
At the heart of this reform lies a controversial decision: legal migrants will now face significantly longer waits before they can apply for permanent settlement, also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
Nigeria to Export Electricity to 14 African Countries as Local Demand Falters
Nigeria has announced plans to export electricity to 14 African countries following its successful integration into the West African Power Pool (WAPP), a move hailed as historic but raising questions about domestic energy demand and supply.
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Power, revealed that the country now possesses an export capacity of about 600 megawatts, though only 350MW is currently shared with neighboring countries such as Benin Republic, Togo, and Niger.
Why We Need an Alternative to Palm Oil
Palm oil is everywhere, but its hidden costs, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate damage, make finding alternatives not just desirable, but urgent.
Palm oil has become the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world, appearing in nearly half of all packaged products on supermarket shelves, from bread and margarine to shampoo and cosmetics.
Elon Musk’s Vision of a Post-Work, Post-Money Future
Elon Musk has recently declared that within the next 10 to 20 years, human work will become optional and money will lose its relevance, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence and robotics. His bold prediction, made at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum, has sparked global debate about the future of labor, economics, and society.
Musk envisions a world where advanced AI systems and humanoid robots will handle the majority of labor, from manufacturing to services, effectively eliminating poverty and reducing the costs of essential goods.
Rethinking Marriage - Kajol’s Bold Call for Expiry Dates and Renewals
In a recent episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Bollywood actress Kajol sparked a lively debate by suggesting that marriages should come with an expiry date and a renewal option. Her statement, “We don’t have to suffer for too long”, was delivered during a playful segment called This or That, but it carried a serious undertone that has since ignited conversations about the nature of commitment and the evolving expectations of relationships.
Convicting Nnamdi Kanu While Sheikh Gumi Walks Freely - A Clear Case of Selective Justice
The recent conviction of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has ignited a storm of controversy in Nigeria’s legal and political landscape.
Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment on terrorism charges by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. His conviction has been described by constitutional lawyer and political analyst Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo as a glaring example of selective justice in Nigeria’s judicial system.
Tragedy of a Drunk Father Who Abandoned His Child in a Burning Car
In a
harrowing incident that has shocked communities and drawn widespread
condemnation, a father allegedly intoxicated at the time of the event managed
to escape from a burning vehicle while leaving his two-year-old daughter
strapped in her car seat.
The child, unable to free herself, was left behind as the flames engulfed the vehicle, leading to her tragic death.
Special Investigative Report: Child Protection and Domestic Violence in Ghana
The tragic
case in Ghana involving the death
of 13-year-old Celestine Adonteng, allegedly beaten by her father over food highlights
the urgent need for stronger child protection enforcement and awareness around
domestic violence.
The Incident
On November 20, 2025, police in Kokrobite, Greater Accra, arrested Isaac Adonteng, a 54-year-old mason, for allegedly beating his daughter, Celestine Adonteng (13 years old), to death.
According to the Accra Regional Police Command, preliminary investigations revealed that the father assaulted her with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food meant for her younger sibling. Despite the girl sustaining severe injuries, he reportedly failed to seek medical help, leading to her death.
Tragedy in Ghana – Father Allegedly Beats 13-Year-Old Daughter to Death Over Food
A deeply
disturbing incident has emerged from Ghana, where a father is reported to have
fatally assaulted his 13-year-old daughter after she took food that was meant
for her younger siblings.
The shocking case has sparked outrage and grief across communities, raising urgent questions about child protection, parental responsibility, and the broader societal pressures that may contribute to such tragedies.
Atiku Urges Federal Government to Declare State of Emergency on Insecurity
Former
Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has issued a strong call to the
Federal Government to immediately declare a state of emergency on insecurity
following yet another tragic incident of mass abduction.
Atiku’s statement comes in response to the attack on St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, in the early hours of November 21, 2025.
Grizzly Bear Attack Leaves 11 School Children Injured in Bella Coola
In a
shocking incident that has shaken the community of Bella Coola, British
Columbia, Canada, a grizzly bear attacked a group of primary school children
and their teachers on November 20, leaving eleven injured, with two fighting for
their lives.
The attack occurred while the children, from Acwsalcta School run by the Nuxalk Nation, were on a walk along a trail near Highway 20.
FG Bans Varsities from Awarding Honorary Doctorate Degrees to Serving Public Officials
In a
decisive move aimed at restoring integrity to Nigeria’s higher education
system, the Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission
(NUC), has announced a ban on universities awarding honorary doctorate degrees
to serving public officials.
The announcement was made by the Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, following the submission of a committee report investigating the misuse of honorary degrees across the country.
