Vietnamese police have discovered two dead tigers stored in freezers in a man’s basement, arresting him and another suspect for the illegal trade of the endangered animals. Authorities in Thanh Hoa province, south of Hanoi, said the frozen bodies of the two adult tigers weighed about 400 kilograms (882 pounds) in total. The 52-year-old homeowner, Hoang Dinh Dat, told police he bought the animals for two billion dong ($77,000) from 31-year-old Nguyen Doan Son, who was also arrested. Police said Dat had equipment to produce “tiger bone glue,” a traditional medicine believed to treat skeletal ailments. Tigers once roamed Vietnam’s forests but have now almost entirely disappeared. The Southeast Asian country remains a hub and transit route for illegal wildlife products, including tiger bones.

A female pedestrian and member of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) was fatally struck by a Mercedes-Benz C-300 in a hit-and-run on Saturday at the NYSC Bus Stop in Igando, Lagos State. According to Vanguard, the victim was reportedly on her way to a worship service at MFM Church, Igando, when the accident occurred. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that its personnel responded quickly. “Upon receiving distress alerts, LASTMA officers along the Igando axis acted promptly, cordoning off the accident scene to prevent secondary collisions and ensure the safety of other road users,” the agency said. LASTMA added that the driver fled the scene immediately after the collision. “The Mercedes-Benz C-300 driver absconded upon realising the fatal outcome of the incident. This act not only worsens the tragedy but also violates statutory and civic obligations of motorists involved in traffic incidents,” the agency said. The vehicle was later removed from the road by LASTMA operatives in coordination with the Nigeria Police Force, Igando Division. Police have launched an investigation to apprehend the driver. LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olajide Bakare-Oki,… “A woman has been killed in Lagos after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.”

Addressing a press conference in Benin City, Oshiomhole disclosed that the state has recorded 28 confirmed cases of the disease. Six people have died from Lassa Fever in Edo State, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, confirmed on Friday evening. Speaking at a press conference in Benin City, Oshiomhole stated that the state has recorded 28 confirmed cases of the disease. He highlighted that the recent rise in cases from Etsako West and Esan West Local Government Areas indicates ongoing community transmission that demands urgent action. “After a thorough epidemiological review and risk assessment by the Edo State Ministry of Health, I formally declare a Lassa Fever outbreak in Edo State,” Oshiomhole said. “As of today, Edo State has 28 laboratory-confirmed cases of Lassa Fever, including six deaths. The recent surge, especially in Etsako West and Esan West, points to sustained community transmission that requires an immediate, coordinated, and intensified response.” He added that the state government had anticipated Lassa Fever’s periodic outbreaks and had proactively provided Lassa packs to Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital to support treatment and containment efforts.

In addition, the EMA has withdrawn Reuters’ accreditation to report on the 39th African Union Summit, set to be held in the Ethiopian capital on February 14 and 15. The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has refused to renew the accreditation of three Reuters journalists based in Addis Ababa. The regulator also withdrew Reuters’ credentials to cover the 39th African Union Summit, scheduled to take place in the Ethiopian capital on February 14 and 15. The decision came after Reuters published an investigative report on February 10 alleging that Ethiopia was hosting a secret training camp for thousands of fighters linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group. According to the news agency, Ethiopian authorities have not publicly responded to the report. While the EMA has informally suggested that the investigation influenced its decision, it has yet to release an official statement explaining the revocation. In a statement, Reuters said it is reviewing the situation and remains committed to covering Ethiopia in line with the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles, emphasizing independent, impartial and reliable journalism. The move is likely to restrict foreign media coverage in Ethiopia,… Ethiopian authorities have withdrawn the accreditation of three Reuters journalists following the publication of an investigative report.