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Jeff Bezos’s rocket blasts into space with all-woman crew including Katy Perry

This Blue Origin flight is a landmark moment — not just for commercial space tourism, but for representation, symbolism, and storytelling. While sub-orbital flights...

Nigerian traveler says her thwarted world record attempt shows ‘passport privilege’ is real

Alma Asinobi’s story is both inspiring and deeply telling — a powerful blend of personal ambition and purposeful advocacy. While she didn’t clinch the...

Hamas says it will release all hostages if Gaza war end is guaranteed

This statement from Hamas signals a significant development in the ongoing Gaza conflict and hostage negotiations. By publicly expressing a willingness to release all...

I can’t guarantee safety of unsolicited visitors to Benue – Alia

That’s quite a bold and serious stance from Governor Alia — and it definitely sends a clear message about control, coordination, and security in...

Pakistan expels over 850 Afghan families in single day

That’s a heavy situation — deeply complex and layered. The mass expulsion of Afghan families from Pakistan, especially with such large numbers — 852...

Troops rescue 16 kidnapped passengers on Plateau, Jos highway

This is a powerful reminder of both the bravery of the troops on the ground and the volatile security situation still affecting parts of...

Zamfara airport to begin operations in four months – Gov Lawal

Governor Dauda Lawal’s comments paint a clear picture of the airport as much more than a transportation hub. It’s being positioned as a gateway...

New York helicopter company shut down after crash that killed six

This is a deeply tragic story, and it's one that brings to light several critical concerns about safety oversight in the tourism and aviation...

South-East youths shunning military recruitment, Army reveals

This story touches on some really important and layered issues. The Nigerian Army’s concern over the low enlistment numbers from the Southeast highlights not...

Why Nigeria may no longer witness national grid collapse – Adelabu

  Here’s a breakdown of the key points and implications from what Minister Adebayo Adelabu said:  Key Highlights from Adelabu's Statement 700 MW Transmission Capacity Boost: ...

Govt dismantles Lekki shanties, recovers weapons

Thanks for sharing that update — it's a pretty significant move by the Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development. This operation seems like...

Northern Nigeria faces rising flood risks amid ongoing heatwave

The situation in Northern Nigeria paints a stark picture of climate vulnerability converging with institutional fragility. The combination of a record-breaking heatwave and looming...

China’s exports surge by 12.4% amid tariff tensions with US

China’s March export surge is a fascinating (and telling) development in the escalating US-China trade standoff, especially with Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs looming....

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa wins re-election

Daniel Noboa’s decisive win in Ecuador’s presidential run-off marks a pivotal moment—not just for him personally as the youngest elected president in the country’s...

Rising herdsmen attacks will escalate food crisis – Methodist Bishop

Bishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha’s comments shine a crucial light on one of Nigeria’s most persistent and dangerous internal crises—farmer-herder conflicts. His warning that greater...

Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine ahead of deal with Russia

This is a powerful and deeply emotional update from the frontlines of a war that’s now stretched into its fourth year. President Zelensky’s invitation...

We stand with Ukraine – Estonian President says as Russian missiles kill children, others

President Alar Karis' statement reflects the growing international condemnation of Russia's continued strikes on civilian areas in Ukraine, especially in the wake of such...

Israeli air strike destroys part of last functioning hospital in Gaza City

The situation in Gaza continues to be extremely serious and tragic, especially with the targeting of medical facilities like Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, which are...

Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed

Nigeria’s long-running battle against banditry—Gwaska Dankarami being reportedly killed, especially along with 100 of his suspected fighters, is a huge tactical and symbolic victory...

Iran says it wants ‘fair agreement’ as nuclear talks with US begin in Oman

This is a major geopolitical moment, and potentially a pivotal turning point—the first high-level talks between Iran and the U.S. since 2018, happening in...

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