Assad: Syrian Christians celebrate Christmas mass for first time
Syrian Christians attended Christmas Eve services on Tuesday for the first time since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. The now ruling Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, HTS, in Syria had after overthrowing Assad pledged to protect the rights of the country’s religious minorities. Reuters reports that the Christmas service was held amid tight security…Stampedes: Arrest Abuja, Anambra event organisers or release Ibadan organisers – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged the Nigeria Police to arrest the organisers of palliative distribution in Abuja and Anambra or set the organisers of a similar event in Ibadan free. The Executive Director of the organisation, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, on Tuesday, in a statement condemned the idea of different treatments for the same…
When Is It Too Late to See a Doctor After a Car Accident?
A car crash demands quick medical attention for your health and any legal claims. When is it too late to see a doctor after a car accident? Many victims skip doctor visits, thinking they’re unharmed. Here’s what you need to know about medical care timing and your rights…Ogun: Police arrest suspected ritualist with fresh human head
A suspected ritualist, Taiwo Yemitan, has been arrested by the operatives of the Ogun State Police Command for being in possession of fresh human head and dismembered body parts of a female victim in Lafenwa area of Abeokuta. This was contained in a statement made available by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer…
Russia Missiles Kill 1, Hit Ukraine Power Grid In Christmas Day Attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday described the Christmas day attack from Russia which killed one and destroyed the country’s power grid as ‘inhuman’. Russia launched over 170 missiles and drones against Ukraine on Wednesday, destroying the war-torn nation’s power grid and causing widespread blackouts. Ukraine woke up at 5:30 am (0330 GMT) to an…
INTERPOL Declares 14 Nigerians Wanted Over Human, Drug Trafficking
The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has declared 14 Nigerians wanted for various offences, including human and drug trafficking, robbery, cheating, and forgery. The development followed Red Notices issued by INTERPOL at the request of different countries where the alleged crimes were committed. The Red Notices…
NY utility approves battery storage project on shuttered US nuclear site
The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) has approved 79 MW and 50 MW battery storage projects in Suffolk County, New York state. It is granting Key Capture Energy capacity and dispatch rights under 20-year power purchase agreements (PPA…
Mozambique Unrest: Human Rights defenders intimidated, threatened
Mozambique Unrest: Human Rights defenders intimidated, threatened Tuesday 24 December 2024 – 14:45pm JOHANNESBURG – Human rights activists in Mozambique have come under threat once again. Post-election unrest has led to many arrests, with some citizens paying with their lives. Protesters are against the Constitutional Council’s decision, confirming Frelimo as the winner of...
Bird Flu Outbreak Update Amid First Human Case in Los Angeles
At least 65 human cases of H5 bird flu have been confirmed this year, with the majority being detected in California.