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Niger State orders security forces to rescue abducted worshippers in Borgu
The Niger State government has directed security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue worshippers abducted from Kpenya Mosque in Borgu Local Government Area during Friday prayers.
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has condemned recent killings and abductions in Nigeria's North-Central region, urging the government to take decisive action.
The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and diesel, with the new rates taking effect from August 18. The price of petrol has been increased by Rs5.77 per liter, taking the new price to Rs331.20 per liter, while the price of high-speed diesel has been rai…
The Ekiti State Government is investigating reports of an offensive odour in parts of Ado Ekiti, urging residents to remain calm while coordinated efforts are underway to identify and address the source.
Heavy rain in Delhi NCR caused traffic jams and disrupted movement in the region. Commuters were stuck in massive traffic jams, and the situation was exacerbated by poor drainage and inadequate infrastructure.
UK Drivers Take To Fuel Theft amid War-Driven Price Surge
UK drivers are turning to fuel theft amid the war-driven price surge, with some resorting to siphoning gasoline from cars and trucks. The practice is becoming increasingly common as prices continue to rise.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has spoken about the protests in December 2023, saying that the country should not have reached this point. He also accused the US of arming protesters and questioned the number of deaths reported.
Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has urged Abuja residents to remain calm following an earth tremor and ordered hourly updates on seismic activities.
Takaichi meets victims, local leaders in quake-struck Kumamoto
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto Prefecture to meet earthquake victims and local leaders, promising central government support for reconstruction after the magnitude 7.1 quake killed 38 and displaced over 9,200.
Dozens of people have been killed in clashes between security officials and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The protesters are demanding affordable flour, electricity, and their basic rights.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who hurled expletives at him during protests in July, saying that punishing them and forcing them to appear repeatedly in court would not help resolve the situation.
Several towns in Nepal under curfew after sectarian violence
Several towns in southeastern Nepal remained under curfew on Friday as the region grappled with lingering tensions after days of sectarian violence that erupted on Sunday and left at least three people dead, authorities said.
Heavy monsoon rainfall has caused widespread flooding in several parts of Punjab, leaving villages and homes underwater and forcing families to evacuate using boats as water levels continue to rise.
Sri Lanka is battling its worst dengue outbreak in nearly a decade, with 53 deaths and 76,044 infections since January. The government is turning to the armed forces to help curb the spread of the disease.