A moderate earthquake struck Cyprus on Tuesday, 11:32 a.m. (0932 GMT), shaking homes and offices across the island. The tremor, which measured 5.7 on the Richter scale, had its epicenter in the coastal district of Paphos, according to initial estimates. The quake was felt in several areas, including Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, with residents reporting light to moderate shaking that lasted only a few seconds. So far, there have been no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage, though authorities are monitoring the situation and collecting information from local emergency services. Cyprus sits in a seismically active zone, and mild...
Ousted Gabon President’s Wife And Son Jailed For 20 Years
A court in Gabon has sentenced former first lady, Sylvia Bongo, and her son, Noureddin Bongo, to 20 years in prison following a two-day trial. Sylvia Bongo, 62, and Noureddin Bongo, 33, both tried in absentia, were found guilty of embezzlement of public funds, among other charges. The wife of Ali Bongo, whose family ruled the central African country with an iron fist for 55 years, had been accused of manipulating her husband to embezzle taxpayers’ money. Both were fined 100 million CFA francs ($177,000; £135,000), and Noureddin was ordered to pay an additional 1.2 trillion CFA francs ($2.1bn; £1.6bn)...
ICPC Secures Conviction Of Two National Assembly Staff Over Employment Scam
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of two staff members of the National Assembly, Mustapha Mohammed and Tijjani Adam Goni, for their involvement in a fraudulent job recruitment scheme amounting to N4.8 million. According to a statement signed by the ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, “The duo were found guilty of defrauding two job seekers, Saifudeen Yakub and Aminu Abubakar, under the pretense of securing employment for them at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).” “The case originated from a petition (No. ICPC/P/NC/1056/2022) filed by the...
At Least 42 Missing In Migrant Shipwreck Off Libya Coast
Forty-two people are missing and presumed dead after a rubber boat carrying 49 migrants and refugees capsized off Libya. According to a statement by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the vessel departed from Zuwara, west of Tripoli, on November 3 at around 3am. Six hours later, high waves caused the engine to fail, capsizing the boat near Al Buri Oil Field and throwing all passengers overboard. On Saturday, the Libyan authorities carried out a search and rescue operation near Al Buri oil field. “After drifting at sea for six days, only seven men; four from Sudan, two from Nigeria, and...
John Cena Defeats Dominik Mysterio For Intercontinental Title, Achieves Grand Slam Champion In Boston
John Cena defeated Dominik Mysterio in an 18-minute WWE Raw match at TD Garden in Boston to win the Intercontinental Championship, completing his Grand Slam after 16 world titles, a United States Championship, tag team gold, and victories in Money in the Bank and Royal Rumble. The hometown crowd chanted ‘Thank you, Cena’ during his celebration, marking his final performance in the city as part of his retirement tour. Cena in an appreciate notes to fans wrote: “Thank you Boston. It meant so much to be able, for one last time, to be allowed an opportunity to do what I...
Making Bold Statement With Shoes That Transform Your Outfit
In the ever-evolving world of fashion, one element remains timeless, the power of a great pair of shoes. Statement footwear is more than just an accessory, it’s a bold declaration of personal style that can instantly elevate your entire look. Whether it’s bright-colored heels, chunky platform sneakers, embellished sandals, or artistic boots, statement shoes are designed to turn heads. They transform simple outfits into standout ensembles, giving everyday wear a burst of personality and flair. Imagine a plain white dress paired with red thigh-high boots or distressed jeans teamed with metallic sneakers, suddenly, the look is no longer basic; it’s...
Teenage Russian Street Musician Gets 13 More Days In Prison After Singing Anti-Kremlin Songs
A teenage Russian street musician who has spent nearly a month in jail after singing anti-Kremlin songs was handed another 13-day sentence on Tuesday. Diana Loginova, 18, who sings in a group called Stoptime, was arrested in her native St Petersburg last month and has already been jailed twice after belting out cover versions of songs penned by Kremlin critics in the heart of Russia’s second city. Police in the city detained Loginova as she left prison on Monday, state media and her supporters said. Loginova, 18, was first arrested with other band members last month and jailed for 13 days for...
Odumegwu-Ojukwu’s Wife Honors 31st Wedding Anniversary With Tribute To Late Biafran Leader
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu commemorated the 31st anniversary of her 1994 marriage to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the late Biafran leader, with a heartfelt post on X on Wednesday. “#weddinganniversary 12 November 1994 31 years ago, We walked down the aisle together on one of the happiest days of our lives. “Oga m, it’s another anniversary, another beautiful reason to celebrate our union, and the beautiful bond we shared. “The memories shine through every season, but most especially on days like this. Ya diba. On that appointed day, our souls will be joyfully reunited, never to part again. Happy Anniversary, My Dearest.” She...
Guinness World Records Set To Feature Elon Musk For Becoming The World’s First Trillionaire And The Richest Man On Earth
On November 6, 2025, Tesla shareholders voted at the annual meeting in Austin, Texas, to approve a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk valued at up to $1 trillion in stock options, with over 75% support despite opposition from proxy advisory firms. The package requires Tesla to reach an $8.5 trillion market cap, $400 billion in annual profits, and produce 20 million vehicles annually along with deploying one million self-driving robotaxis and humanoid robots. Musk, currently worth $486.5 billion, could become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027 if targets are met, amid challenges like declining sales and competition from rivals...
Israel’s Longest War Is Leaving A Trail Of Traumatized Soldiers, With Suicides Also On The Rise
Wrapped tightly around his forearms, the former Israeli soldier feels the snakes’ cold skin against his, and for a moment he’s able to breathe. It’s been nearly 18 months since he left the army after fighting in the war in Gaza, and the flashbacks and panic attacks haven’t ceased. He was wounded in a Hamas missile attack on his military base, and said two of his friends — also soldiers in their 20s — died by suicide. This farm in central Israel dedicated to helping soldiers has been a lifeline, he said. “It doesn’t matter if a plane goes by or...