Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica: Island Declared Disaster Zone

Kingston, Jamaica — Jamaica has been declared a national disaster zone following the catastrophic landfall of Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded. At least three people have been confirmed dead ahead of the Category 5 hurricane’s arrival, though officials warn that the full extent of casualties remains unknown. According to […]

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Sia’s Estranged Husband Seeks Full Custody of Their Child, Alleges Singer Is “Unfit” Parent

Australian singer and songwriter Sia is facing a heated custody battle with her estranged husband, Dan Bernad, who has filed for sole custody of their 19-month-old child, Somersault Wonder Bernad, affectionately called “Summi.” According to court documents filed on Monday, October 27, Bernad alleged that the 49-year-old musician is “an unfit and unreliable parent struggling […]

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HOMEF Launches ‘Ogonize and Yasunize’ Campaign to Tackle Climate Injustice

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has launched its Ogonize and Yasunize climate justice campaign, calling for urgent global action against environmental destruction and climate injustices. The campaign was unveiled during a sensitization event held at HOMEF’s office in Benin City, where participants were educated on the dangers of industrial pollution, oil spills, and […]

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Idahosa Decries Substandard Work at Radisson Hotel Benin, Demands Compliance with Safety Standards

Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has expressed disappointment over the quality of ongoing construction work at the internationally branded Radisson Hotel Benin, urging the architectural firm handling the project to strictly adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards. Idahosa, who led a government delegation on an inspection tour of the five-storey hotel building, […]

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SWAN Names Governor Okpebholo as Distinguished Governor of the Year

The National Leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has named Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the Distinguished Governor of the Year in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sports development in Nigeria. According to SWAN, the award will be formally presented to the Governor on Friday, October 31, during the […]

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