•Revellers celebrate the New Year during Hong Kong’s countdown celebrations in Central, Hong Kong, last night After a year marked by economic challenges, political upheavals, deadly attacks, and victories in sports, especially from the Super Falcons and D’Tigress, Nigerians, like their counterparts across the world, welcomed 2026, ringing in ...
•Fireworks Five people died across Germany and a police officer was seriously injured from accidents linked to the powerful fireworks Germans traditionally set off to celebrate the new year, police said in a preliminary count. Germans celebrate the new year with a particularly intense usage of fireworks, which spurs a recurrent debate about ou...
It’s 2025! Nigerians have bid farewell to 2024, welcoming the New Year with renewed optimism for the days ahead. Across the country, millions of people gathered in churches, fun spots, and other places to usher in 2025. From Kano to Lagos, Taraba to Imo, the atmosphere was lit with fireworks, jubilations, and fun fare. Just […]
•Armed policemen A trigger-happy policeman in Delta State has been identified, arrested and detained for reportedly gunning down a 17-year-old boy, Emeka Odogwu, in Ozoro community, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state. The gory incident was said to have occurred on Saturday night when policemen stormed the area after having found fi...
The Ekiti State Police Command has issued a directive banning unlawful gatherings, demonstrations, and the sale and use of fireworks across the state, citing concerns over public safety and security threats. In a statement signed by the state police spokesperson, Abutu Sunday, today, the command emphasized its commitment to sustaining peace an...

