A senior official of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s ruling party was beaten to death on Sunday after appearing on a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, according to a party representative. Marie-Celestin Karondwa, acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) fe…

…by Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital seeking to halt the coroner’s inquest into the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Adichie-Esege. Counsel to Adichie and Esege, Kemi Pinheiro, made the application on Monday, describing the hospital’s suit as premature. Pinheiro argued that the coroner had yet to make any findin…

…following an allegation that he raped an 11-year-old girl Christabel Albert to death, and dumped her corpse inside a church well. The incident, Arewa PUNCH gathered happened in Suleja, Niger State after Dauda, who was attached to the Apostolic Church in Suleja fled his duty post to Kuje in the FCT to hide after dumping…

…Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, and three other suspects into custody over the death of Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, Deputy Director in the state Ministry of Secondary Education. The development brings to five the number of persons currently in police custody in connection with the investigation into circumstances sur…

…relief to public schools after years of manpower shortages caused by retirement, death and natural attrition. “For more than 15 years, the state’s teaching workforce has experienced inadequate replacement of departing teachers, creating challenges for principals and schools in maintaining effective academic activities.…

…panel constituted by the state government to investigate circumstances surrounding his death. The family said it had lost confidence in the composition of the panel and would pursue the matter through legal channels. The development came as Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, called fo…

…According to her, she had previously listened to some of the man’s testimonies after his death because people were sharing his past messages. Rika said she had wondered why people were describing him as an anointed person and initially questioned whether such anointing meant he was spiritually secure. She claimed that…

…to Governor Uba Sani for releasing N3.659 billion for the payment of gratuity and death benefits. In a letter signed by Aboman Ladan and Alhassan Balarabe Musa, Chairman and Secretary respectively, the union noted that the Governor’s ‘’commitment to the welfare and dignity of those who served Kaduna State with their pr…

…and Children explained that the child, nearly 24 months old at the time of their death, was born prematurely at only 26 weeks. The toddler suffered from severe brain damage, cerebral palsy, and visual impairment during their short life, as well as epileptic seizures that were unresponsive to medication and mucus in the…

…Cruiserweights" and "The Man That Gravity Forgot." The circumstances and cause of his death were not provided. The announcement came just a day after Satterley wrestled a match at AEW's "All Out" pay-per-view event near Chicago, going up against Andrade El Ídolo. During his acclaimed career, Satterley made history as t…

…a local tavern before moving inside to continue shooting.The attack resulted in 17 deaths and left 15 others wounded. The assailants robbed several patrons of their mobile phones and fled in two vehicles. In the Western Cape, two additional shootings were reported.At an entertainment venue in Lwandle township, gunmen o…

…to determine the full facts of the case. "Anyone found to have played a role in the death or subsequent concealment and abandonment of the body will be made to face the law," the commissioner stated. He also warned members of the public against concealing information, obstructing investigations or otherwise underminin…

It was a frightening start to the week for residents of Kubwa, a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, following a gas explosion at the popular Liberty Junction area. The explosion, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, was reportedly caused by a gas leak from a tank at a gas station in the are…

…taken to Ilorin for medical care. Survivors described months of hunger, deprivation and deaths in captivity. Mary Ishaya recounted the ordeal, while nurse Amira Saliu described helping pregnant women deliver babies in the forest without proper medical equipment. The state subsequently provided medical and psychosocial…

…Holly, and has not remarried since 1997. His romantic history also includes the tragic death of girlfriend Cathriona White in 2015. As of 2026, he is in a confirmed relationship with Min Ah.Jim Carrey poses in the winners room with the "Honorary" Award during the 51st Cesar Film Awards at L'Olympia on February 26, 2026…

…event alongside his partner. ‘I’m heartbroken’ – Vinicius Jr’s partner, Fonseca laments death of bodyguard, wife in accident

Prayer and Support for Nigerian Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies has mourned the deaths of four policemen and seven other persons killed in an attack on the Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The group commiserated with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, the Nigeria Pol…

…Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, later confirmed Emir’s death and directed the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, to fish out the perpetrators of the crime. Emir’s death has, however, been linked to the decision by some people to install him as the next Osun State chairman of th…

…The vehicles typically carry large numbers of passengers, which often means a higher death toll when crashes occur.The N1 is one of South Africa's busiest national routes, connecting Cape Town to Johannesburg and passing through the semi-arid Karoo region where Sunday's collision took place. Authorities have not yet in…

…12, 2026, at his residence in Ogun State.OGSPAM chairman Iyeru is laid to rest after his death in Ogun. Photo: iyeru>The circumstances surrounding his death had not been officially confirmed at the time of this report.Who was Iyeru?Beyond his role as OGSPAM chairman, Iyeru had a long history in Ogun State's transport s…

…every day - even on civilian railways. So far Putin has been responsible for the deaths of 1,700 staff of Ukrzaliznytsia - Ukrainian Railways. They and their daily passengers are absolutely heroic." Johnson also called for increased military and financial support for Ukraine."When are we going to give them the air defe…

…from other African countries, which South African police said was responsible for the deaths of at least four foreign nationals. – Heavies for hire – Somali-run spaza shops are a particular target of extortionists in Cape Town’s sprawling Khayelitsha township, even if locals are not spared, said community leader Mawand…

…also said it had commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths, while the bodies of the deceased were undergoing the necessary medical and forensic procedures. The statement read, “The Ondo State Police Command has contained the situation arising from reported cases of sudden and unnatural de…

Chimamanda Adichie says the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, has changed how she feels about NigeriaThe award-winning author says she now does not want to return to the country where she once felt deeply connected to her identity and writingAdichie’s comments come amid an ongoing coroner’s inquest into her son’s d…

…Nigerian Army, in Akure, Ondo State Could you tell us the circumstances that led to the death of your three children? We always went to the farm. Since they were small, they had always gone to the farm with us. Whenever we went, nothing happened to us in the bush. There was never any problem. On Thursday (September 3),…