Kogi govt orders investigation into deaths of four family members in Ihima

Freak Waves on Lake Titicaca Destroy 200 Tonnes of Trout

Anomalous waves on Lake Titicaca tore through trout farming cages, causing an estimated 200 tonnes of fish to be lost. Strong winds and heavy rain were the culprits.

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Scores of people kidnapped from a mosque as armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria

A number of people were kidnapped from a mosque in a spree of abductions at several villages in Nigeria ‘s north-central Niger state, police said Saturday.

• Armed assailants kidnapped 60-80 people from a mosque in Kpenya village on Friday, August 22, 2026.
• Attack followed a series of similar assaults in remote villages within Borgu Local Government Area.
• Military deployed and search for survivors underway; 85-year-old man among abducted.

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A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued

TOKYO (AP) — A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rattled eastern Japan , including the Tokyo area, early on Sunday, but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country’s…

• Moderate 5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan
• No tsunami alert issued, roads remain clear in Tokyo area
• No damage or injuries reported following the quake

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