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Nigerian Filmmaker Kaelo Iyizoba Makes TIFF History With Rita Dominic’s ‘The Spectacular Death of Prisca’

Nigerian filmmaker Kaelo Iyizoba has made history at the Toronto International Film Festival after his short film The Spectacular Death of Prisca, starring Nollywood actress Rita Dominic, received an Honourable Mention in the Best International Short Film category at TIFF 2026. The recognition makes Iyizoba the first Nigerian filmmaker to receive a jury honour for a short film at the festival. The 23-minute film was written and directed by Iyizoba […]

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Local

Scientists Uncover Genetic Changes Behind Kent’s Unprecedented Meningitis B Outbreak That Left Two Dead

Scientists investigating the UK’s largest meningitis B outbreak in years say they have identified genetic changes that may explain why the infection spread rapidly and caused unusually severe illness among young people in Kent earlier this year. The outbreak struck the Canterbury area in March, with 23 confirmed and probable cases eventually linked to the outbreak and two deaths. Nine patients required intensive care, while most of those infected were […]

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Foreign

15-Year-Old Arrested After Turkey School Shooting Injures 11 as Fresh Violence Raises Safety Concerns

At least 11 people have been injured after a 15-year-old student opened fire outside a high school in western Turkey, with two of the victims reported to be in serious condition. The shooting took place on Tuesday morning outside İnci Üzmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Turgutlu, in Manisa province. Turkish authorities detained the teenager shortly after the attack, along with his mother, father and grandfather as part […]

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Foreign

Nigeria Makes Medical History as Surgeon in Ogun Performs First Tele-Robotic Surgery on Patient in Abuja

Nigeria has recorded its first tele-robotic surgery after a surgeon in Ogun State remotely operated on a patient in Abuja, marking a major development in the country’s adoption of advanced surgical technology. The procedure was performed on Saturday, September 19, through a collaboration between Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV) in Ogun State, RoboMed Global and Nisa Premier Hospital in Abuja. Professor Obi Ekwenna-Davis, a urologist and robotic surgeon, controlled a Toumai […]

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Foreign

China Boosts Canadian Oil Imports as Canada Looks Beyond the US Amid Growing Trade Tensions

China has sharply increased its imports of Canadian crude oil as Canada looks to expand its energy markets beyond the United States amid worsening trade relations between Ottawa and Washington. Chinese customs data showed that Canadian crude imports rose by nearly 35 per cent year-on-year in August, while the value of those shipments jumped 64 per cent to about US$782 million. The increase comes as Chinese refiners seek supplies from […]

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Local

Èkímògún Leicester Launches in the UK, Bringing Ondo Diaspora Together to Celebrate Heritage and Build a Stronger Future

A new community initiative aimed at connecting and empowering people of Ondo descent in the United Kingdom has been launched in Leicester, opening a new platform for cultural connection, professional networking and community development. Èkímògún Leicester was officially unveiled on August 29, 2026, under the theme “Our Roots. Our People. Our Future.” The launch brought together professionals, community leaders, business figures, friends and well-wishers for a celebration of Ondo heritage […]

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News

Nigeria’s Falconets March Into World Cup Quarter-Finals After Dominant 3-0 Win Over England

Nigeria’s Falconets have powered into the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after a commanding 3-0 victory over England in their Round of 16 clash on Thursday. The result sends Nigeria into the last eight while ending England’s campaign, and keeps the Falconets’ hopes of winning their first U-20 Women’s World Cup title alive. Nigeria started brightly and took the lead after just eight minutes […]

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News

Scientists Discover New Tiger Cat Species in Bolivia, First New Wild Cat Identified in Over a Century

Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of wild cat in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first time in more than a century that a completely new living feline species has been formally described. Named Leopardus tilcayo, the small spotted cat is found in Bolivia’s Yungas forest, a mountainous and highly biodiverse region on the eastern slopes of the Andes. Known locally as the tilcayo, the animal is around 46cm […]

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Foreign

Australia Tightens Immigration Rules as Visa Overstayers Face Detention Under New Crackdown

Australia is tightening its immigration system, with the government announcing tougher enforcement against people who remain in the country after their visas expire as part of a wider effort to reduce migration levels. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the government will strengthen measures against visa overstayers, including 100 additional compliance officers and 250 extra detention beds. Authorities are also examining whether a former quarantine facility in Melbourne could be […]

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