…his abduction in Niger, his organisation, SIM International, has said. According to BBC on Friday, the Rideout was kidnapped outside his home in Niger’s capital, Niamey, in October 2025 by three armed men who reportedly took him to the western Tillaberi region, an area known for militant activity. SIM International sai…

…emergency brakes went on the train, and everything got thrown forward.' Bradley told BBC News the train 'skidded for quite a while before it stopped'.'We turned around, and we saw the whole back of the train was open, and smoke and dust were pouring into the carriage, and we saw the fifth carriage had gone on its side.…

…Promise Okoro, as students cheered during the celebration.read here In an interview with BBC, she explained that the unusual gift was her way of rewarding Promise for making her proud, completing his studies and, most importantly, staying away from cultism. According to the mother, she had promised to surprise her son…

…alert for Dolphin, which is the strongest storm to hit China this year. According to the BBC report, meteorological authorities said that the storm packed maximum wind speeds of 150km/h (94mph) when it first slammed into Yuhuan in the Zhejiang province at 17:30 (09:30 GMT) on Sunday before making a second landfall in t…

…head? You need to wait there for the cops," she said, according to footage seen by the BBC. "Don't go anywhere."The shooting occurred just three days after a 14-year-old boy killed eight people at his home and school before taking his own life in Thailand's worst mass shooting since 2022. The two incidents are not beli…

…described the illness as painful and debilitating. He made the comments in an interview BBC published Saturday while discussing his father’s battle with the disease. “I wish he would complain more, because it’s not good — the cancer has spread,” Hunter said, adding that the disease had metastasised to his father’s bone…

…attempting to murder his estranged wife, Victory Atutie, in Edinburgh. According to the BBC, Atutie attacked his wife on Duke Street, Leith, in November 2025 after tracking her down following the breakdown of their marriage. The High Court in Edinburgh heard that the victim suffered 12 stab wounds and was hospitalised…

…including the perpetrator, while multiple people had been injured in the attack. The BBC has since reported that five victims, all of them teachers, had been k!lled at the school, citing health minister Pattana Promphat. This brings the de@th toll to eight, including the suspected shooter and hs grandparents. Emergency…

…is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 24 September. As reported by the BBC on Friday, A spokesperson for the former Brentford striker said Toney acknowledged the charge but was looking forward to defending himself in court. “Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks for…

…wife in front of their young daughter on a street in Edinburgh, Scotland. According to BBC on Wednesday, Atutie, 26, admitted carrying out the knife attack on Duke Street, Leith, in November 2025, after tracking down his wife, Victory Atutie, following the breakdown of their marriage. The High Court in Edinburgh heard…

Nigerian man sentenced to 7 years imprisonment for attempted m8rder of his ex-wife in UK A 26-year-old Nigerian man has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years for the attempted m8rder of his estranged wife in front of their child on a street in Edinburgh, Scotland. Osarenkhoe Atutie previously pled guilty to the violen…

The Osun State Government disbursed another round of palliatives to civil servants across the stateGovernor Adeleke's spokesperson said the payments began before the new minimum wage was implemented, making Osun one of the first states to actThe administration drew a sharp contrast between its welfare policies and the …

Actress Bella Thorne says she can smoke as much weed as rapper Snoop Dogg Actress Bella Thorne has said she can keep up with rapper Snoop Dogg when it comes to smoking cannabis, addressing a long-standing rumour during a recent podcast appearance.Speaking on the latest episode of Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast,…

…negotiations with Oman on a deal on the Strait of Hormuz were on track for finalization. BBC reported that Trump has not yet made clear the venue for the talks on Monday, nor the potential attendees. During his remarks on Air Force One, Trump said that the planned strikes would have been the biggest attack since World…

…in the Park with George," a spokesperson from the show's production company told the BBC. "We know this cannot have been an easy decision, and she makes it with our complete understanding and support. We wish her nothing but the best." Ariana before Grande has faced speculation about her size for several years now. Bac…

…memorable occasion when Abubakar Alhaji hosted a delegation of journalists from the BBC during the turbaning of the late Muhammadu Maccido. According to Dingyadi, the gathering provided an opportunity for guests to benefit immensely from the late statesman’s vast knowledge and experience in governance and public affair…

…parties have been evading public debates. Recall that a debate organised by the BBC Yoruba Organisation held online on Friday evening was not attended by both Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Oyebamiji. Similarly, the governorship debate organised by…

INEC published the credentials and personal details of ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his running mate Rotimi AmaechiAtiku's INEC profile lists a Masters degree in International Relations but shows no record of an undergraduate qualificationNigerians have begun reacting online to the gap in the ADC presi…

…Football Association, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Earlier on Friday, the BBC reported that Chelsea are set to reintegrate the Ukraine international into the squad, with the winger expected to join the club’s pre-season tour. “This has been the most difficult period of my career,” Mudryk wrote. He added: “I…

NBA legend Paul Pierce fighting ex's $30K child support demand Former NBA star Paul Pierce is opposing a request by his ex-partner, Princess Santiago, for $30,000 in monthly child support, arguing that his income is expected to decline significantly this year.According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Santiago is se…

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…knockout, I could not win the fight." Before the super-heavyweight bout, Abdul told the BBC he wanted to become the new 'King of Scotland' - in reference to Amin declaring himself that name in 1976. After taking power in a coup in 1971, Amin ran a brutal regime during which an estimated half a million people were kille…

…and transparent investigation into the incident. The development comes amid reports by BBC Hausa that many people were feared killed during the violence, although the exact casualty figure had yet to be officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report. In a statement signed by its chairman, Dr Isah Muhammad, B…

…typically grow hair, including the face, chest and back. Speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin, Semanu said her appearance has made her the subject of constant public scrutiny, with many people staring, whispering and making insensitive remarks whenever they see her. "Anytime people meet me, they will say, 'Hey, is…

…using the same technology as the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. According to the BBC, the first volunteer received the vaccine last week as part of an early-stage clinical trial.The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has also warned that the movement of Ebola victims' bodies between different regions…