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NiMet DG seeks stronger support to boost cost recovery, service delivery
NiMet DG Prof. Charles Anosike urges cross-sector support to enhance cost recovery, strengthen service delivery, and expand climate risk early warning. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has made a passionate appeal for increased support and collaboration across different sectors in order to strengthen the agency’s […]
Thunderstorm hits TCN transmission line, kills livestock, damages properties
Thunderstorm damages TCN’s Otukpo–Nsukka transmission line, torching a house, burning a car, and killing cows. Power rerouted to avoid blackout. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that a thunderstorm was responsible for the collapse of part of its 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line on September 3, 2025. The incident, which occurred near Tower […]
Africa energy investments soar as New York summit leads
The global spotlight will turn to Africa’s energy sector later this month as world leaders, top investors, and policymakers converge in New York for the inaugural Africa Energy Investment Summit (AEInvest 2025), a landmark event designed to accelerate capital inflows into the continent’s vast energy opportunities. Scheduled for September 25, 2025, the summit will be […]
Nigerians witness total lunar eclipse “blood moon”
Nigerians observed a total lunar eclipse, or blood moon, on September 7, 2025, sharing photos and experiences as the celestial event lit up the night sky across Africa. On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Nigerians marveled at a total lunar eclipse, widely known as a “blood moon.” Social media platforms, particularly X, were abuzz with users […]
Cardi B triumphs: Wins $24M assault lawsuit, confronts reporter
American rap superstar Cardi B has emerged victorious in a high-profile $24 million civil lawsuit filed by security guard Emani Ellis, ending months of public speculation about the 2018 Beverly Hills incident. The case, which accused Cardi B of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and false imprisonment, concluded with a jury clearing […]
Afghanistan Earthquake Update: UN warns of exponential rise in casualties
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing over 900 people and injuring thousands. The United Nations has warned that the casualty rate is likely to rise exponentially, with potentially hundreds of thousands of individuals impacted. Indrika Ratwatte, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan, emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, “We think […]
Climate scientists slam Trump Administration’s report as “mockery of science”
A group of over 85 leading climate scientists in the US have compiled a scathing review of a Trump administration report that downplays the risks of the climate crisis. The comprehensive 434-page report excoriates a US Department of Energy document written by five hand-picked fringe researchers, arguing that global heating and its consequences have been […]
Flood alert issued in Pakistan as heavy rains expected
The Meteorological Department and Flood Control Cell have issued a high-level flood alert in the Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and adjacent rivers, warning of potential devastation in the coming days. According to Chaudhry Asad Inayat, heavy rains are expected in the upper reaches of the rivers from September 2 to 3, which may lead to a […]
Landslide strikes Sudan’s Darfur region, claiming over 1,000 lives
A catastrophic landslide has occurred in Sudan’s western Darfur region, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,000 people and destroying an entire village. The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A) reported that the disaster struck on Sunday, following days of heavy rainfall in the Marra Mountains area, where the village of Tarasin was “completely levelled to […]
4,000m River Kaduna dredging flagged off by Kaduna Govt
Governor Uba Sani approves 4,000m dredging of River Kaduna as state deploys swamp buggy to clear flood-prone areas and safeguard communities. The Kaduna State Government has rolled out a major flood-control project with the dredging of a 4,000-metre stretch of River Kaduna, aimed at expanding the river’s capacity, preventing blockages, and addressing the recurring threat […]