Latest in Nigeria’s army chief, who led country through one of Africa's longest conflicts, dies
Sort by
3,603 items
-
-
Nigeria’s army chief, who led country through one of Africa's longest conflicts, dies
Nigeria’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who led soldiers through a critical period in the fight against Islamic extremists in the West African nation’s hard-hit northeast, has died ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
-
Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81
Colm McLoughlin, an Irishman who landed in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates and helped lead Dubai Duty Free into becoming an airport retail behemoth generating billions of dollars a year, ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
How Years of Government Failure Led to Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades
After a recent dam disaster, Nigerian officials blamed God, climate change and poor people. But experts had warned the dam was at risk well before it collapsed. The officials did nothing.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
80 countries have been led by a woman, but not the US
Despite Vice President Kamala Harris' efforts to shatter glass ceilings and become the first woman to be president in the U.S., the office remains solely male-dominated.Top stories - ABC News - November 8 -
The bear who was a private in the Polish army
The bear was enlisted into the Polish army and served alongside soldiers during World War Two.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Dub Jones, Who Scored 6 Touchdowns for Browns in One Game, Dies at 99
A 6-foot-4 halfback and flanker, he was a tall, reliable target for Browns quarterback Otto Graham as Cleveland rolled to titles in the late 1940s and ’50s.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Defence chief calls for more spending on military
Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Miss Universe runner-up to move to Nigeria after South Africa nationality row
Furore over whether Chidimma Adetshina was really South African led to invitation to represent Nigeria. A beauty queen who pulled out of the Miss South Africa competition when her nationality was ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
-
Who wins when Nigeria's richest man takes on the 'oil mafia'?
Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
-
Africa’s junta-led nations use music to push their latest anti-imperialism drive
Thousands from across the junta-led countries in Africa’s Sahel region were gathering this week in the Nigerien capital of Niamey to condemn what they call the West’s imperialist agenda and to ...World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Steve Mariotti, Whose Trauma Led Him to Help Youths at Risk, Dies at 71
After he was mugged, he took a therapist’s advice to work with “difficult students at a difficult school.” They ignored him until the lessons turned to business.Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
Halfway Through the N.F.L. Season, One Star Finally Returns
The San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey will make his season debut after dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both legs. Will he make a difference?Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
Lassa fever suspected in death of Iowa resident who traveled to West Africa
Health officials are investigating the death of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in AmericaHealth - ABC News - October 28 -
Conflicts can turn you against your financial adviser. Avoid these 3 big ones.
Service, fees and performance expectations are all potential hot spots.Business - MarketWatch - 21 hours ago -
A ninth woman has died reporting on the Ukraine conflict. Russia’s war on journalists must end | Kiran Nazish
Warnings are not enough. After Victoria Roshchyna’s death, we need zero tolerance of the detention and brutal treatment of female reporters. Last summer I began receiving messages about the ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
We skied three countries in one day: a backcountry tour of the Balkans
Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro converge in the Accursed Mountains, offering skiing days where you see more countries than you do other skiers. Pushing my skis forward in tracks carved deep into the ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Nigeria releases 29 children who potentially faced death penalty for alleged involvement in protests
Nigerian authorities have released 29 children who have been detained for over two months and potentially faced the death penalty for their alleged participation in protests against the country’s ...World - ABC News - November 5 -
Indian man dies in Channel crossing attempt
French authorities say the man died when a dinghy sank shortly after departing the coast.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
2025 Super Bowl odds entering Week 11: Chiefs still favorites; Kyler Murray-led Cardinals on the rise
How Super Bowl odds have shifted over the last weekSports - CBS Sports - November 13 -
Susie Wiles: Who is Trump’s new 'ice maiden' chief of staff?
The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
A new start after 60: one bite of chocolate led me to reinvent myself at 62
Jane Swayne was devastated when her children’s charity lost its funding. But she found another path and passion – and became a professional chocolatier. At 62, Jane Swayne ate a chocolate that ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Funeral for mum who died after BBL procedure
The family of Alice Webb, 33, gather to remember the mum who died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
James Ledbetter, Former Editor-in-Chief of Inc., Dies at 60
A widely respected and admired journalist, he held leadership positions at publishers including Time, Fortune, and Reuters.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Jared Goff-led Lions offense vs. Packers opportunistic defense: Who will prevail in NFC North clash for first?
Two of the NFL's best units will go head to head in Week 9Sports - CBS Sports - October 31 -
Susie Wiles: ‘tough, smart’ operator who led Trump back to the White House
Wiles, 67, who stressed discipline as Trump re-election chief, to become first ever female presidential chief of staff. Susie Wiles, who was named Donald Trump’s new White House chief of staff, ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Shohei Ohtani is working through his shoulder injury with Dodgers one win away from World Series title
The presumptive NL MVP's shoulder injury was clearly affecting him in Game 3Sports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Rohit Bal, one of India's best-known fashion designers, dies at 63
Rohit Bal, one of India’s best-known fashion designers, has died after a prolonged illnessWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
Paul Teal, actor on 'One Tree Hill,' dies at 35
Paul Teal, a TV and stage actor who appeared on shows including “One Tree Hill,” died Friday in Raleigh, N.C.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Ex-Army soldier who beat officers with a baton on Jan. 6 sentenced to prison
Edward Richmond, Jr., an ex-Army soldier who was court-martialed for shooting an Iraqi civilian, was sentenced to prison for assaulting police on Jan. 6, 2021.Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
L.A. County district attorney, one of the most progressive in the country, loses re-election
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who ascended to office vowing sweeping reforms to the criminal justice system and then faced intense criticism over public safety issues, lost ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Who is Susie Wiles, Trump's new White House chief of staff?
Susie Wiles, President-elect Trump’s campaign co-chair and a veteran political consultant, was picked as his chief of staff on Thursday. “Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest ...Politics - The Hill - November 7
