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 ICE ramps up enforcement in Boston amid Trump’s new crackdown on sanctuary cities Immigrants in the Boston metro area are being detained while heading to work, near courthouses, and even in store parking lots as President Donald Trump targets sanctuary cities in a heightened immigration enforcement campaign. Families are reportedly staying home out of fear, while advocates note an increased presence of unmarked ICE vehicles in public areas, where agents have been observed targeting work vans. One video shows three landscapers at Saugus Town Hall being arrested after agents smashed their truck window. The surge in enforcement has led Everett, north of Boston, to cancel its annual Hispanic Heritage Month festival, with the mayor citing safety concerns for community members. While officials in other states, like New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte, have praised such actions, immigrant advocates in Massachusetts argue that the crackdown is fueling fear and anxiety in local communities...

 Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director, and activist, dies at 89 Robert Redford, the legendary actor, Oscar-winning director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, has died at age 89. His representative confirmed that he passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in Utah, surrounded by loved ones. Redford’s career spanned more than six decades, and he was celebrated both as a leading man in iconic films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, Jeremiah Johnson, The Way We Were, All the President’s Men, and The Natural, as well as for his acclaimed work as a director. His directorial debut, Ordinary People, won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. He went on to direct films like A River Runs Through It and Quiz Show, the latter earning him another Oscar nomination for Best Director. Born Charles Robert Redford Jr. on August 18, 1936, in Van Nuys, California, Redford initially attended the University of Colorado on ...

 The Freedom Square community in Tembisa is in mourning after a shack fire claimed the lives of three siblings in the early hours of Saturday morning. The victims, Lebo (15), Lethabo (13), and Kgothatso (7), were trapped inside their shack when the blaze started. Their mother had allegedly locked the children inside while she went to visit her boyfriend at a nearby hostel. She has since been arrested and is facing charges of negligence. Residents described the incident as heartbreaking and gathered outside the burnt shack to comfort the family and grieve the loss. Many say the tragedy highlights the harsh conditions faced by families in informal settlements, where fires remain a constant danger.

 Infant Tragedy in Ecaleni Section, Tembisa The Ecaleni community was left reeling in shock in the early hours of Monday morning after a tragic incident involving an infant. At around 04:00 AM, a local patrolling team reportedly caught a woman attempting to dispose of her baby on Bongolo Street, near a bottle store. The infant had already been killed. Police were immediately called to the scene, and the mother was taken into custody. She was placed in the back of a police van while officers began gathering information about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Residents in the area expressed deep sadness and disbelief, saying they were struggling to come to terms with the tragedy. Authorities have confirmed that investigations are ongoing. One more photo below. 

 Unlicensed taxi driver behind Impendle scholar crash arrested A minibus taxi driver who fled the scene after a horrific scholar transport accident that left 20 learners injured in Impendle has been arrested. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, confirmed on Tuesday that the driver had no driver’s licence, no Professional Driving Permit (PrDP), and was only in possession of a learner’s licence. “The driver violated the National Land Transport Act by transporting learners without a PrDP. We want to remove from our road networks reckless drivers who are behind the spike of private scholar transport accidents and many other accidents that have destroyed families and cut short the lives of innocent people,” Duma said. The driver allegedly lost control of his unroadworthy minibus taxi before it plunged off KwaKhetha Bridge on P127 on Monday morning. About 20 learners sustained injuries, with some treated and discharged, while others remain under medical ...

 R2m drug bust lands two in hot water in Limpopo Two foreign nationals have been hauled before the Thabazimbi Magistrate’s Court after they were allegedly caught with dagga and cough syrups valued at more than R2 million. Cuthbert Derera, 30, and Wishborn Fufa, 39, were bust on Saturday when police and private security intercepted a truck on the R510 road to Lephalale. Cops from Northam and Thabazimbi SAPS, working with Zimbi Security, pounced after receiving a tip-off about a truck ferrying dagga and bottles of codeine-based cough syrup to the Groblersbrug border. A search uncovered 40 bales of Swazi dagga worth R1.5m, along with bottles of Benylin, Bronclear and Astra Pain syrup valued at R500,000. The suspects, who could not explain the origin of the stash, were immediately arrested and detained. They appeared in court on Monday and their case was postponed to September 22 for a formal bail application. Police investigations are still ongoing. More photos below. 

 Governor Umo Eno Celebrates Hilda Baci’s Bold Guinness World Record Attempt Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has congratulated Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, for her bold and inspiring attempt at another Guinness World Record, this time by cooking the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice. In a congratulatory message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno expressed pride and admiration for her effort: “On behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, I celebrate you on your bold Guinness World Record attempt, this time by cooking the ‘largest pot of the Nigerian jollof rice.’ “Your success exemplifies the Akwa Ibom Spirit of resilience, creativity, industry, unbridled passion for excellence and indomitable ‘can-do’ mindset. “May your continuous push to conquer every imaginable height in your chosen vocation, inspire others - especially our youths, to dream more, dare more and drive more for success. “Congratula...

 Akwa Ibom State Government has declared two medical doctors wanted for allegedly leaving their duty posts at the state’s Ministry of Health.    The state’s commissioner for health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John, who disclosed this during a press conference in Uyo on Monday, September 15, 2025 said the doctors abdicated their duty posts for greener pastures after Akwa Ibom State Government trained them for eight years.    John gave the doctors’ names as Uduakabasi Ita, a consultant radiologist, and Mfonobong George Bassey, a consultant haematologist, adding that they are still receiving salary from the state government.   He said the doctors have the option of returning to their duty posts or refunding the money the government spent on training them.   “We will track them until we find them. Any country they go to, we will go to the medical and dental council of that country, and we will stop them from practising,” the commissioner vowed.   “It is in the...

Moment UBA bank staff jumps from storey building while trying to escape during the ongoing fire outbreak at UBA bank branch in Lagos Island Fire extinguished at UBA Marina office Lagos. Eleven persons have been evacuated into the ambulances. Rescue operation currently in progress. Relevant emergency agencies are on ground to ensure crowd control and easy movement  of emergency responders . Cause of fire remains undetermined. Watch video below. 

 Youth Assembly Of Nigeria Kaduna Chapter Holds Inauguration, Northwest Peace And Security Summit The Kaduna State Chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) on Saturday, September 13, 2025, held its inauguration ceremony and the Northwest Peace and Security Summit at Arewa House, Kaduna.  The event also featured the investiture of Patrons and Advisers. In his address, the newly elected Speaker, Rt. Hon. Hassan John, said: “We are not the leaders of tomorrow; we are the leaders of now.” He also unveiled the Kaduna State Youth Mission Agenda 2027, a strategic plan that focuses on youth inclusion in governance, skills and economic empowerment, gender and disability inclusion, and peacebuilding and civic engagement. Hassan noted that young people make up more than two-thirds of Kaduna’s population and warned that failure to invest in them could result in a “demographic disaster.” The summit, themed “Strengthening Civil-Military Cooperation for Peace,” emphasized the need for ...

 Pastor Hosts Muslim Scholars For Peace Day Celebration In Kaduna In the spirit of the upcoming United Nations International Day of Peace, observed globally on September 21, Christian and Muslim scholars in Kaduna have been engaging in exchange visits to strengthen interfaith harmony, unity, and tolerance. Pastor (Dr.) Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, hosted a delegation of Muslim scholars at his church, expressing delight at the gesture. He emphasized this year’s theme, “Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals”, stressing that peace requires joint efforts to promote justice, reduce poverty, address inequality, and resolve conflicts. Pastor Buru recalled his own visits to Muslim communities in the past, noting that such exchanges deepen mutual respect between the two faiths. He urged young Christians and Muslims in Kaduna to embrace peace and shun hate speech, particularly online. He further encouraged citizens to reg...

 PDP Demands Strict Implementation of Electronic Result Transmission for 2027 Elections The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the full enforcement of the legal framework mandating electronic transmission of election results in the 2027 general elections, vowing to resist any attempts to manipulate the process or undermine the will of Nigerians. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba expressed deep concern over what he termed “institutional manipulation” in past elections. He insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must ensure real-time transmission of results directly from polling units, as stipulated in Section 64 (4), (5), and (6) of the Electoral Act 2022, which provides for the use of Smart Card Readers or other electronic devices for result transmission. Ologunagba referenced the 2023 presidential election, where INEC cited technical glitches as the reason for its inability to tra...

 Olumide Akpata, the former candidate for the Labour Party in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has denied claims that he is planning to defect the All Progressives Congress (APC). More photos below. 

 Abia Assembly’s Lone APC Lawmaker, Hon. Anderson Akaliro, Defects to Labour Party In a significant political shift, Hon. Barrister Anderson Kelechi Akaliro, the only All Progressives Congress (APC) member in the Abia State House of Assembly, has officially defected to the Labour Party. Akaliro represents the Ohuhu/Umuahia North State Constituency. In a resignation letter addressed to the APC Chairman in Umuahia North, Hon. Akaliro cited persistent internal rancour, marginalisation, and a series of what he described as unjustified suspensions as key reasons for his departure from the party. “The atmosphere within the party has become increasingly hostile and toxic. My decision to leave is not taken lightly, but it has become necessary for the continued effective representation of my constituents,” the lawmaker wrote in his letter. Akaliro’s defection marks a major blow to the APC in Abia State, which has struggled to maintain a foothold in a political landscape largely dominated by...

 Human Rights Lawyer Urges Patience Jonathan to Drop Case Against Former Staff After Death in Custody Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has called on former First Lady Patience Jonathan to discontinue a prolonged legal case against 15 of her former domestic staff accused of stealing jewellery, following the death of one defendant in custody. The plea was made in an open letter posted on Adeyanju’s X handle on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, titled “Open Letter by Deji Adeyanju to Dame Patience Jonathan after the death of Her Former Domestic Staff Standing Trial for Theft of Jewellery in Bayelsa Prison.” Adeyanju revealed that Sahabi Liman, one of the accused, fell seriously ill while detained at the Okaka Custodial Centre in Bayelsa State and has since died. He described the death as a stark reminder that “justice delayed so severely becomes no justice at all,” highlighting the heavy toll the prolonged detention has taken on the defendants and their families. The 15 former aides, incl...

 Nepal counts cost after deadly protests Nepal is assessing the multi-million dollar damage from last week’s violent protests, when parliament, government offices and a newly opened Hilton Hotel were set ablaze. At least 72 people were killed in two days of anti-corruption protests, with scores more badly injured, according to official figures. “So much has been destroyed,” police spokesman Binod Ghimire told AFP, adding that it would take time to calculate the full extent of the damage, including outside the capital. Nepal’s new interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, speaking as she began work on Sunday, described the protests as a “widespread loss of lives and property”. At the Supreme Court, officials are working under tents outside the charred building, alongside rows of burned-out vehicles, trying to salvage water-soaked documents. AFP photographers who visited the gutted parliament building said entire halls had been reduced to blackened ruins by fires that burned uncontrolled...

 Today, Members of the Royal Family will gather at Westminster Cathedral to remember the life of The Duchess of Kent. In 1961, The Duchess married The Duke of Kent, cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, in York Minster. Together, they had three children and ten grandchildren. Proudly of Yorkshire heritage, Her Royal Highness became a working Member of The Royal Family following her marriage, and in 1977 she was created a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO). For the last three decades of her life, The Duchess focused on her passion for music, stepping aside as a working Member of The Royal Family in 2002 to focus on her private and charitable work in this sector.

 Power & Water Resources Commissioner Commends Governor Soludo for Fulfilling Promises to Aguleri Communities By Azuka Offor The Commissioner for Power and Water Resources, Engr. Julius Chukwuemeka, has extended heartfelt appreciation to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for addressing longstanding infrastructural and developmental challenges in the riverine communities of Enugwu-Otu, Eziagulu-Otu, and Mkpunando, all in Aguleri. Speaking during the official commissioning of the Enugwu-Otu General Hospital and several newly constructed classroom blocks and renovated schools across the three communities, Engr. Chukwuemeka described the governor’s intervention as historic and transformative. The visit also included an inspection of the ongoing construction of the road connecting Aguleri Island to the mainland — a long-anticipated project crucial to the region’s accessibility and development. Engr. Chukwuemeka noted that Governor Soludo has made history by becom...