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29 September: This Day in History 1789 — United States Congress Establishes a Regular Army On 29 September 1789, the United States Congress passed legislation establishing a regular army for the newly created federal government. The measure followed the adoption of the US Constitution and the establishment of the federal government under President George Washington.…
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King Charles III will urge technology leaders to ensure artificial intelligence serves humanity and that mankind does “not lose control” during a conference in Scotland on Thursday. Buckingham Palace said the gathering at Dumfries House will include senior representatives from Nvidia, Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Britain’s minister for artificial intelligence. The debate over AI…
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In a Nairobi cemetery, beneath an unmarked concrete block, lies the remains of Judy—an HIV-positive Kenyan sex worker who died just hours before she was scheduled to meet AFP last month. She is one of at least 24 HIV-positive sex workers in Kenya whose deaths have been confirmed by AFP, all of whom were in…
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A woman who previously accused music moguls Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 has said that some of the allegations she made were false. The woman, who was identified in reports as Jane Doe, made the admission in a documentary examining the allegations and the legal proceedings that…
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Nigerian Afrobeats stars Davido, Rema and Omah Lay have been announced as the leading headliners for the 2027 edition of Afro Nation Portugal. The three Nigerian artists are set to headline the major African music festival, which will return to Portugal as one of the biggest gatherings celebrating African music and culture. The announcement adds…
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President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria this week after spending several weeks abroad on what his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described as a working vacation. Onanuga said on Sunday that the President was “hale and hearty” and had continued carrying out his responsibilities while outside the country. He…
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The United States on Tuesday broadened its sanctions against Iran’s oil industry, specifically targeting the network of petroleum shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, according to the Treasury Department. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the department had also frozen $130 million held in digital wallets linked to Iran’s central bank, striking a sector that has…
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A woman in Pakistan has been rescued after allegedly being forced into marriage against her will, according to reports. The woman was reportedly taken to a house where she was being held against her wishes and pressured into marrying a man. Her rescue followed an intervention by authorities after information about the situation reached them.…
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday that its naval forces had captured an American unmanned underwater vehicle in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. According to a statement carried by Iranian state television, the IRGC said the operation involved intelligence monitoring and electronic warfare. The Guards identified the underwater drone as a…
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Chelsea attacking midfielder Cole Palmer has made up his mind on whether he will join Manchester United and play for Red Devils manager Michael Carrick, as England boss Thomas Tuchel sends him a stern warning. Man Utd have a long-term interest in Palmer, despite the attacking midfielder being a former Manchester City player. Meziesblog‘s transfer…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a forceful and confrontational address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, criticising Israel’s opponents as well as several countries that have traditionally been regarded as allies. The speech came as Netanyahu faces a reelection campaign in Israel ahead of the October 27 elections. During his appearance…
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass before an estimated 700,000 faithful in Paris, drawing a massive crowd for one of the largest public events of his pontificate. The gathering brought together Catholic worshippers from across France and beyond, with thousands of people travelling to the French capital to participate in the papal Mass. The Pope’s appearance…
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Air Peace has attributed disruptions affecting some of its flights to and from Abuja to a combination of aviation fuel shortages and adverse weather conditions. The airline explained that the operational difficulties affected its flight schedule as passengers experienced delays and disruptions at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. According to Air Peace, the…
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has described opposition political parties as “just participants” in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, as the ruling party continues preparations for the polls. Yilwatda made the comment while speaking about the APC’s readiness for the elections and its confidence in the candidates produced by…
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Nollywood crime thriller Black Market has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening in a single location, after 51,000 viewers watched the movie at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos. The record-breaking screening took place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as thousands of movie lovers gathered at the Lagos…
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US President Donald Trump has rejected a proposal from Iran that Tehran said could lead to the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz to shipping within one week. Trump made the rejection on Saturday as the conflict between the United States and Iran remained unresolved after nearly seven months of hostilities. “I reject…
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