Iran shuts down internet, disables phone lines as protest spreads
Iran has shut down internet access and disrupted phone services across the country as protests over rising living costs and economic hardship continue to grow. The blackout, first noticed late Thursday, is believed to be a government move to limit communication among protesters and reduce the flow of information to the outside world. Reports from […]
FCTA to crack down on ground rent, other bills defaulters
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has announced plans to take strong action against individuals and organisations refusing to pay ground rent and other statutory charges in Abuja. The administration said the continuous refusal to pay these fees is affecting revenue generation and slowing down development projects in the territory. According to officials, many property […]
Abia taskforce busts fake revenue syndicate in Aba, arrests two, recovers N766,000
Authorities in Abia State have shut down a fake revenue ring in Aba, arresting two suspects and recovering ₦766,000 that was collected illegally from residents. The sting operation was carried out by the Abia State Harmonised Task Force (ASHTF) in partnership with the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Internally Generated Revenue […]
‘Gen Z protest’ turns deadly as mass riots erupt over social media ban in Nepal leaving at least 14 de@d
Thousands of young people in Nepal took to the streets of Kathmandu after the government blocked 26 popular social media platforms, including Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Protesters carried the national flag and chanted slogans calling for an end to the ban and corruption, not social media. What started as peaceful demonstrations quickly turned […]
Mass circumcision ceremony leaves 39 boys de@d and dozens more mutilated after botched procedures in South Africa
A traditional circumcision ceremony in South Africa has ended in tragedy, with 39 boys losing their lives and many others left badly injured after poorly carried out procedures. The Department of Governance & Traditional Affairs had hoped to achieve zero deaths in registered initiation schools by 2025. However, the rise of illegal schools has become […]