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In the early hours following the 2024 U.S. presidential election results, the Pentagon launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. This test, carried out at 11:0...
Tragedy struck on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, when a bomb exploded at the bustling Orlu International Market in Imo State, Nigeria, claiming two lives and injuring several others. The sudden and devastating blast sent waves of panic through...
In a move sparking both outrage and concern, Bernice King, the daughter of civil rights icon Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., demanded that a pro-Trump social media account remove an AI-generated video using her father’s likeness and voice. Thi...
In a recent update, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed two new cases of the Clade Ib Mpox strain, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to three. This development has heightened public awareness, though he...
In a landmark decision, the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed all charges against 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters, sparking fresh discussions about the right to protest in Nigeria. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, brought relief to su...
In a remarkable achievement for African athletes, Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has been named one of the most marketable athletes globally, according to SportsPro’s 2024 rankings. Not only did Osimhen make the prestigious Top 50 li...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Allegations suggest that he misappropriated N1.3 trillion in oil derivation funds during his time in office, a claim that...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who represented the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria's 2023 presidential election, has recently asserted that he didn’t lose the election fairly. Instead, he claims that his mandate was “crimin...
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has taken decisive action, dismissing two cadet officers linked to the tragic death of their colleague, Emmanuel Chidiebere Onyeomereneche. This incident, which has raised serious questions about accountab...
In a statement stirring political conversations nationwide, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the 2027 presidential election will not be a typical competition between political parties but rather a contest between the rul...
In a sad moment for Delta State and Nigeria at large, Professor Amos Agbe Utuama, a revered legal scholar and former Deputy Governor of Delta State, has passed away at the age of 77. The respected statesman died on Saturday, November 2, 202...
Recent reports indicate that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a significant step by allegedly arresting all signatories to the Edo State Government’s bank accounts. This action raises concerns about the timing a...