A woman in New Zealand has been arrested after a two-year-old girl was found in her luggage while she was travelling on a bus. Police said officers were called to a bus stop in Kaiwaka, a small town in the north of the country, on Sunday after a passenger asked for access to the luggage compartment. “The driver became concerned when he noticed the bag moving. When the driver opened the suitcase, they discovered the two-year-old girl,” New Zealand Police said a statement. The woman, 27, has been arrested and charged with ill-treatment/neglect of a child. “The little girl was...
Israeli Minister Prays At Flashpoint Holy Site As Officials Say 33 Aid-Seekers Killed In Gaza
A far-right Israeli minister visited and prayed at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Sunday, triggering regional condemnation and fears that the provocative move could further escalate tensions. The visit came as hospitals in Gaza said 33 more Palestinians seeking food aid were killed by Israeli fire. With Israel facing global criticism over famine-like conditions in the besieged strip, Itamar Ben-Gvir ‘s visit to the hillside compound threatened to further set back efforts by international mediators to halt Israel’s nearly two-year military offensive in Gaza. The area, which Jews call the Temple Mount, is the holiest site in Judaism and was home to the ancient biblical temples....
“Jorrel Hato Is Officially A Blue”- Chelsea FC Introduces Its Eighth Summer Signing, 19-Year-Old Dutch Defender From Ajax Amsterdam
Chelsea Football Club has confirmed has signing 19-year-old Dutch defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax Amsterdam for €43 million. In a post on X the football club wrote: “Chelsea is delighted to announce the signing of Netherlands international Jorrel Hato from Ajax.” Hato, a versatile player capable of playing as a center-back or left-back, agreed to a seven-year contract that extends until 2032. Hato becomes Chelsea’s 49th incoming signing in the last 4 years, while his acquisition represents the club’s eighth signing in the current transfer window, enhancing their defensive options. The Dutch left-back in an interview expressed his feelings at...
Secret Filming Exposes The ‘Madams’ Involved In Kenya’s Child-Sex Trade
A BBC Africa Eye investigation has revealed how women, known as “madams”, have involved children as young as 13 in prostitution in Kenya. In the transit town of Maai Mahiu, in Kenya’s Rift Valley, trucks and lorries pound the streets day and night transporting goods and people across the country into Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The key transport hub, just 50km (31 miles) east of the capital, Nairobi, is known for prostitution, but it is also a breeding ground for child sexual abuse. Two undercover investigators, posing as sex workers wanting to learn how...
JUST IN: Over 500 Armed Men Surrender in Orsu, Imo State as Amnesty Ends Today
Reports reaching us confirm that the amnesty program organized by Ọdịmma Orsu, in collaboration with the Imo State Government, officially came to an end today in Orsu LGA. According to sources, over 500 armed men, believed to be hiding in various forests across the region, have laid down their weapons and embraced peace. Ọdịmma Orsu, who championed the initiative, made it clear that today marks the final day of the amnesty program. Anyone who failed to surrender by today will henceforth be treated as a criminal and face the full weight of the law. Peace is the only way forward.
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Situation Room. Osogbo: 03 August, 2025. OLF Rejoices with Hon. Sunday Bisi on his Birthday. The Osun Leadership Forum, under the Chairmanship of Elder Sola Makanjuola is joining family members, friends, party faithfuls, and well-wishers across the State in celebrating a great leader and an exemplary party man, Honourable Sunday Bisi, on the occasion of his birthday today. Hon. Sunday Bisi has remained a strong pillar of support, unity, and stability within the Osun State chapter of the great party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). His dedication to the values of the party, his bridge-building leadership style, and his tireless...
APPRECIATION MESSAGE FROM HON. (PRINCE) KAYODE MOSHOOD AKIOLU (K.M.A), MHR, LAGOS ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY II & CHAIRMAN, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ANTI-CORRUPTION
3rd August, 2025 Dear Esteemed Leaders, Elders, Colleagues, Friends, Families, Political Associates, K.M.A Team, and Beloved Constituents, I am deeply humbled and profoundly grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers, warm wishes, and generous gifts extended to me on the occasion of my birthday. Your kind gestures and heartfelt messages have truly touched my heart and reaffirmed my commitment to serving our great constituency and humanity at large. I sincerely appreciate every call, text, post, prayer, and act of kindness in the celebration of this special day. Your unwavering support and encouragement inspire me to continue striving for excellence...
ENUGU ELECTRICITY REGULATOR IS BREAKING THE JINX; My Take on EERC Vs NERC on Electricity Tariff Slash; Afia TV (29/7/2025)
The recent slash in electricity tariff by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission has opened a lot of can of worms in the pricing regime of the Electricity Tariff. The action of EERC was purely based on calculations that even Mainpower Subco and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) have not been able to fault. Discos are charging consumers what they have received subsidies for, yet the NERC looks the other way while Discos collect double fees. It is curious that NERC is fighting EERC. The baseline argument put forward by NERC lacks substance and should be discarded. Regulatory Powers...
CAF Reportedly Sacked Refereeing Director Doué After Controversy Over The WAFCON Final Won By Nigeria Super Falcons
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly dismissed its Director of Refereeing, Désiré Noumandiez Doué, in the wake of bitter fallout from the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final that saw Nigeria crowned champions for the tenth time. Tension rose after Morocco were denied what they felt was a clear penalty, and things got worse when the Super Falcons were given what they called a “soft” spot-kick. The North Africans were frustrated, saying the call in their favour was wrongly ignored. In its complaint, the FRMF attached video clips on a CD to highlight what it described as...