A couple in Malaysia found a way to negotiate past the covid-19 pandemic as they hosted a large drive-thru wedding with over 10,000 people in attendance.
Covid-19 restrictions in the country state that weddings must not exceed 20 people but groom Tengku Muhammed Hafiz, who is the son of influential politician and former cabinet minister Tengku Adnan found a way to get married to bride Oceane Alagia in a Covid-secure manner.
On Sunday morning, December 20, the newly-weds were seated outside a grand government building in Putrajaya, south of the capital Kuala Lumpur, while guests slowly drove past in their cars.
The windows had to remain rolled up and guests only got a socially distant wave from the...
When violence erupts in one corner of Nigeria, its shockwaves rarely stay there. The recent terrorist assault on the Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State is a stark reminder of how insecurity, displacement, and loss can reverberate far beyond the immediate scene of carnage.
Below, I piece together the facts that have emerged, the voices of those directly affected, and what the episode tells us about the broader challenges of banditry and humanitarian response in the country.
1. What Happened on February 3, 2026?
Location: Woro community, Kaiama LGA, Kwara State – a farming hub that attracts seasonal workers from neighboring states.
Perpetrators: Unidentified armed “terrorist” group, suspected to be part of the broader banditry networks operating in...
