Nigeria: Nigeria has declared a national disaster after severe flooding left about 100 people dead across 4 states, The declaration was made by head of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, on behalf of President Buhari. Heavy seasonal rains have caused the Niger and Benue rivers to burst their banks, inundating communities, farms and trapping… Read More 100 people died in severe flooding: Nigeria declares national disaster

A Russian military aircraft with 14 people on board has disappeared from radar after flying over Syria, Russia’s defense ministry says. Contact was lost at about 23:00 local time (20:00 GMT) on Monday, it added. Kolkata’s Bagree Market Fire under control after 2 days. Fire at Bagree Market in the business hub of the city… Read More NEWS in BRIEF