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Afghans Cut Off From World As Taliban Imposes Blackout

Afghans Cut Off From World As Taliban Imposes Blackout

September 30, 2025 7:17 am

For millions of Afghans, the digital lifeline that tied them to the outside world went dark overnight. Phones fell silent, screens froze, and families scattered across continents suddenly found themselves unable to reach one another.

The sweeping internet blackout, reported late Monday, is being described as the most extensive communication shutdown since the Taliban seized power in 2021. It has left a nation of 43 million in near-total isolation, deepening fears that Afghanistan is sliding back into the iron restrictions of the group’s previous rule.

For Afghans abroad, the rupture has been devastating. “From yesterday there is no communication with …

EU Launches €13 Million Social Protection Project in Abia

EU Launches €13 Million Social Protection Project in Abia State

September 30, 2025 6:06 am

European Union (EU) with UNICEF, ILO, and Abia State partner to expand safety nets for Nigeria’s most vulnerable under EU-backed SUSI initiative.

A €13 million European Union-backed project aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s social protection system has been launched in Abia State, with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the International Labor Organization (ILO), and the Abia government serving as key partners.

The initiative — known as the Social Protection System Strengthening Project (SUSI) — will run from 2024 to 2027 across Abia, Benue, Oyo, Sokoto, and the Federal Capital Territory. Its goal is to expand safety nets for poor and vulnerable …

Kenya’s Garment Workers Face An Uncertain Deadline

Kenya’s Garment Workers Face An Uncertain Deadline

September 30, 2025 5:46 am

Joan Wambui smooths a seam with practiced hands, but the rhythm of her work no longer guarantees tomorrow. For six months the 29-year-old has stitched sportswear bound for the United States; her modest wage now underwrites a household that includes a young daughter, two siblings in college and an elderly mother. Should a quarter-century trade arrangement lapse, she fears the fabric of their lives will begin to fray.

The African Growth and Opportunity Act — a law that for 25 years has allowed certain African goods duty-free access to the U.S. market — is set to expire on Tuesday. What …

US Shutdown Nears As Trump, Democrats Fail To Agree

US Shutdown Nears As Trump, Democrats Fail To Agree

September 30, 2025 5:28 am

With hours left before federal funding runs dry, Washington remains locked in a stalemate. A high-level meeting between President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders ended without resolution, pushing the United States closer to a government shutdown.

The session at the White House yielded more posturing than compromise. “We’re headed to a shutdown because Democrats won’t do the right thing,” Vice President JD Vance declared, accusing the opposition of holding the public hostage to their demands. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer countered that “very large differences” remained, leaving little hope for a breakthrough before Tuesday night’s deadline.

At the core of the …

Chinedu Agu—Owerri Lawyer Remanded Over Facebook Posts

Chinedu Agu—Owerri Lawyer Remanded Over Facebook Posts

September 29, 2025 8:21 am

Chinedu Agu, a legal practitioner in Imo State, Nigeria,  faces cybercrime charges after criticizing Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration on his Facebook account.

An Owerri-based lawyer and vocal critic of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration, Barrister Chinedu Agu, has been remanded in prison custody over Facebook posts alleged to be inciting and defamatory.

Agu was ordered to the Owerri Correctional Centre on Thursday by Chief Magistrate Obinna Njemanze after being arraigned on a four-count charge. The magistrate, however, noted that he lacked jurisdiction to hear the case, which involves allegations of cyberstalking and defamation. The matter was adjourned until October 29 and …

Multiple Dead In Michigan Church Shooting and Fire

Multiple Deaths Recorded In Michigan Shooting, Church On Fire

September 29, 2025 7:43 am

Multiple deaths have been recorded as gunman opened fire during Sunday service at Mormon church in Grand Blanc; police say shooter is down as investigation begins.

A Sunday worship service in Grand Blanc, Michigan, turned into a scene of horror after a gunman opened fire inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, killing and injuring multiple people before the building caught fire, authorities said.

Police confirmed “multiple victims” and said the suspected shooter was “down,” though they did not immediately clarify whether he was dead or in custody. Emergency crews remained at the scene late Sunday as the …

13 Dead in Zamfara Mine Collapse, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

Zamfara Gold Mine Collapse Death Toll Hits 13, Rescue Ongoing

September 29, 2025 7:13 am

Zamfara State gold mine collapse death toll has risen to 13, as Nigerian government vows crackdown on illegal mining after deadly pit collapse that leaves two still trapped.

At least 13 miners have been confirmed dead after a mine pit collapsed in Jabaka village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigerian authorities said Sunday.

Two other miners remain trapped underground, as rescue operations continue. The federal government has deployed mines officers and first responders to the site, working alongside Zamfara State officials to recover the remaining victims.

Dr. Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, described the collapse …

Four Killed In Shooting, Fire Attack At Michigan Mormon Church

Four Killed In Shooting, Fire Attack At Michigan Mormon Church

September 29, 2025 6:02 am

At least four people were killed and eight others injured after a gunman rammed a vehicle into a church in Michigan, opened fire, and set the building ablaze, police said.

The attack took place on Sunday morning at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, about 60 miles (100km) northwest of Detroit. Hundreds of worshippers were inside when the violence began.

The suspect, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, of Burton, Michigan, was shot dead by police in the church car park just minutes after the assault. Authorities described the incident as an “act of targeted …

Singapore Bars Entry To Exiled Hong Kong Activist Nathan Law

Singapore Bars Entry To Exiled Hong Kong Activist Nathan Law

September 29, 2025 5:44 am

Singapore has denied entry to exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law, despite granting him a visa, saying his presence “would not be in national interests.”

Law, who lives in the UK, said he arrived in Singapore on Saturday to attend a closed-door, invitation-only conference but was detained at the border for four hours before being turned away. “I was not asked questions and they did not give reason for the denial,” he said.

Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the decision, noting that Law is wanted by Hong Kong authorities for allegedly endangering national security. “Mr Law’s entry into …

President Donald Trump Orders Troops To Memphis, Vows ‘Full Force’

President Trump Orders Troops To Memphis, Vows ‘Full Force’

September 29, 2025 5:13 am

President Donald Trump’s deployment targets protests over US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics as he escalates clashes with what he calls the “radical left.”

US President Donald Trump has ordered a new military deployment to Memphis, Tennessee, authorizing what he described as the use of “FULL FORCE” against protesters.

The decision, announced late Thursday on Trump’s Truth Social platform, comes amid mounting demonstrations against federal immigration enforcement. Trump said the move was necessary to defend Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, which he claimed were “under siege from attack by Antifa and other domestic terrorists.”

The deployment is expected …

US Ambassador To Nigeria Praises Alex Otti’s Governance In Abia

US Ambassador Envoy Praises Alex Otti’s Governance In Abia

September 29, 2025 4:49 am

US Ambassador Richard Mills hails infrastructure, security and reform progress, in Abia State under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti,  pledges deeper US-Abia partnership.

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has commended Abia State Governor Alex Otti for what he called a transformative leadership style, describing it as a model for improving governance and attracting investment.

Mills made the remarks on Friday evening during a visit to Otti’s residence in Nvosi, Abia State. He highlighted significant progress under the governor’s administration, particularly in infrastructure development, security, and economic reform.

“Your leadership in Abia has brought real change here …

US Revokes Colombian President’s Visa Over Protest Remarks

US Revokes Colombian President’s Visa Over Protest Remarks

September 29, 2025 4:18 am

US cites Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s “reckless and incendiary” call for US troops to disobey President Donald Trump during New York pro-Palestinian rally, as reason  for revoking his visa.

The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro after he urged US soldiers to disobey orders from President Donald Trump during a pro-Palestinian rally in New York.

The State Department announced the decision on Friday, calling Petro’s comments “reckless and incendiary.”

“Earlier today, Colombian president @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence,” the department posted on X. “We …

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