James Watson, the American molecular biologist who co‑discovered the double‑helix structure of DNA, died on 6 November 2025 at the age of 97. His seminal 1953 paper with Francis Crick, based on X‑ray diffraction data from Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins, revealed the molecular architecture that underlies heredity and earned the three scientists the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested three suspected vote‑buyers during Anambra’s governorship election on 8 November 2025. Emeka Ilokasia was detained at Ward 2, Njikoka Local Government; Nwachuwu Loretta at Ward 2 (008), Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government; and Emuka Chuwudi at Umunachi village, Dukonukofia Local Government. All were intercepted while polling stations were open, indicating the alleged activity occurred during the vote….
Lionel Messi has officially joined the elite group of players with 400 career assists, a milestone reached during Inter Miami’s 4‑0 victory over Nashville SC in the MLS Cup playoffs at Chase Stadium. The Argentine star not only contributed a brace in the first half but also provided the passes that led to both of Tadeo Allende’s goals, pushing…
During the NPFL fixture between Katsina United and Barau Football Club on 8 November 2025, tension erupted after Barau’s forward Orji Kalu equalised in the 69th minute to make the score 1‑1. The goal triggered a violent reaction from a section of the home crowd, who stormed the pitch and assaulted Barau striker Nana Abraham, inflicting a deep neck…
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a new travel advisory urging British nationals to avoid all non‑essential travel to six Nigerian states Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina and Zamfara due to a sharp rise in insecurity. The warning cites escalating terrorism, violent crime and kidnappings, particularly by Boko Haram and the…