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Renewed conflict in Yemen has triggered a surge in hunger that could have consequences in the wider region and beyond, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday. Source link

Happy IEEE Day 2026!IEEE Day is an annual event that celebrates the first time in history when engineers worldwide gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884.One of the IEEE Day’s objectives is to show the ways IEEE members, in local communities, join together to collaborate on ideas that leverage technology for a better tomorrow. IEEE Day 2026 – October 6, 2026. Stay tuned as we continue this journey of innovation, connection, and global celebration.IEEECelebrate IEEE Day with colleagues from IEEE Sections, Student Branches, Affinity groups, and Society Chapters. Events happen both virtually and in person all around the world.IEEE…

Lagos, the former capital city of Nigeria and now the economic nerve centre of Nigeria is known as “Centre of Excellence”. But what do you see today? With all the filthy, smelling and stinking wastes all over the city, can it now be truly called centre of excellence again? This is because Lagos has moved from centre of excellence to centre of filth, wastes and rubbish.Everywhere you go is stinking and smelling. Analysts have concluded that if this continue,  Lagos may come under the siege of wastes and outbreak of terrible diseases because of the stench all over the places.It…

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigerian manufacturers spent an estimated N1.35 trillion on alternative power in 2025, representing a 23 per cent increase from the N1.1 trillion spent in 2024, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has said. The President of the association, Mr Francis Meshioye, disclosed this at the opening of the association’s 54th Annual General Meeting and Made-in-Nigeria Exhibition in Lagos. He said the rising cost of alternative power was adding to the financial pressures confronting manufacturers, with the high cost of energy, foreign exchange, financing, logistics, regulatory charges and weak consumer purchasing power affecting production and investment decisions. Mr Meshioye…

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Nnanna Ama, has ordered the immediate issuance of queries to the divisional police officer (DPO) in charge of 3-3 Police Station and a deputy superintendent of police over failure to account for the whereabouts of an arrested crime suspect. Mr Ama gave the order on Monday, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga. Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, said the commissioner issued the order after he personally interviewed an unnamed complainant and the police officers concerned over a viral video alleging that an…

Shooting Stars technical adviser, Salisu Yusuf, has called for patience from the supporters following their goalless draw against Nasarawa United. Yusuf assured the club’s faithful that his team will improve as the season progresses. Shooting Stars have recorded two wins, one draw and three defeats in their opening six matches of the campaign. The Oluyole Warriors also crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup in the first preliminary round. Recommended “Football is very emotional, even myself am not happy with the outcome of the game against Nasarawa United,” Yusuf told 3SCFANTV. “What we are asking from the fans is understanding…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsOctober 5, 2026 22:31 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea transfer targets Chelsea to return for Camara in January Chelsea are prepared to revive their pursuit of AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara during the winter transfer window. The Blues reached a verbal agreement to sign the Senegalese from Monaco on deadline day, but the move fell through before the window closed.The Ligue 1 side accepted a package worth £47m for his transfer, but eventually made a surprise U-turn, which did not go well with Chelsea.The Blues had parted ways with Enzo Fernandez on deadline day and were…

Kasim Isa Muhammad Twin sisters, a medical doctor, Dr Hadiya Usman, and a pharmacist, Dr Aidah Usman, have died days apart after battling sickle cell disease in Yobe State. Hadiya was undergoing her internship at the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, in Nguru Local Government Area of the state, while her twin sister, Aidah, was working as a pharmacist at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital before their deaths. The sisters were daughters of the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Prof Hadiza Abdullahi Usman. A family member of the deceased, Ibrahim Auwal, confirmed the deaths to PUNCH Online…

Lucid Motors built 2,954 electric vehicles (EVs) in the third quarter of this year, a 54% drop from a year ago, as the company purposely limits production to better meet demand for its EVs. This was the third straight quarter in which the number of EVs Lucid built has declined. It’s also the lowest quarterly output since the first quarter of 2025, which was just after Lucid Motors started production of its second EV, the Gravity SUV. Lucid delivered 3,806 EVs in the third quarter, roughly flat with the second quarter and down about 200 vehicles from the third quarter…

President Tinubu has ordered NAF investigation into deadly Ondo Military Aircraft Crash.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to immediately investigate the cause of the military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.The crash reportedly claimed the lives of 32 people, comprising 25 passengers and seven crew members.The Nigerian Air Force helicopter was reportedly on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed in the Igbokoda area. Tinubu’s directive was contained in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…