This week's announcement by Niger's Foreign Affairs Ministry to effectively ban the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) came unexpectedly, apparently without any prior warning. ICRC ...

At least two Chinese nationals working for the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) have been abducted by suspected ISIS SAHEL militants in Niger. The attack, which took place on Sunday in ...

Death toll from Saturday’s fuel tanker explosion in Niger State has reached 98, with 69 injured and 20 shops razed. On Monday, the Federal Government said victims still battling for life had ...

The death toll in the petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction near Suleja in Niger State has risen to 86, with 55 persons injured and receiving treatment at the hospital. By Saturday when the ...

A fuel tanker explosion in Niger State in northern Nigeria has killed 86 people and injured dozens, the country’s national emergency agency said. The blast happened in the early hours of ...

It’s that process of how we deal with difficult situations or adversity. Life is full of difficulty, such as experiencing loss, stress, anxiety, depression, fear, just to name a few. On the ...

State Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, needs your help in writing heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards so he and his staff can deliver them to seniors on Valentine’s Day. Rose is asking students, scout ...

Each week, “Flying Horse” features dozens of Central Illinois children’s thoughts and drawings on various topics. This week: Winter Fun in the snow: I love winter because it is full of fun ...

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 18 points to surpass 2,000 in her career and No. 6 UConn cruised to a 96-36 win over Seton Hall on Sunday. Bueckers scored points No. 2,000 and 2,001 ...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Maryland is going into a key stretch of its conference season with games against No. 12 Ohio State and top-ranked UCLA this week. The eighth-ranked Terrapins could be missing ...

Do you know an unsung hero? A friend or neighbor whose good deeds benefit the region? Or a colleague doing extraordinary work? He or she may be featured in our upcoming “Making a Difference ...