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Pope to make first public appearance since illness, Vatican says

Pope Francis' public appearance this Sunday marks a significant moment in his recovery, as it will be the first time in five weeks that...

Hundreds arrested in third night of Turkey protests

The arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a prominent opposition figure, has sparked widespread protests across Turkey, drawing attention to growing...

Rivers: Sign peace pact within 90 days or be held responsible – Coalition warns Wike, Fubara

The statement from the Coalition for Democracy and Development (CDD) highlights the deepening political crisis in Rivers State and the urgent need for resolution....

Why Trump is struggling to secure fast ceasefire in Ukraine

The situation surrounding the Ukraine conflict and Donald Trump's efforts to negotiate a peace deal underscores the complexity of diplomacy, especially in such a...

Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76

The passing of George Foreman marks the end of an era for the boxing world and beyond. Known as Big George, he was not...

Israel strikes Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefire

The situation between Israel and Hezbollah is highly tense, and the recent developments indicate that the ceasefire remains fragile. Israel’s airstrikes on Hezbollah rocket...

State of Emergency: Voice vote unconstitutional – Senator Ireti Kingibe

Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria's Senate, has publicly opposed the voice voting procedure used by Senate President Godswill...

American detained by Taliban in Afghanistan is freed in deal mediated by Qatar

George Glezmann, an American citizen who had been detained in Afghanistan for over two years, was released on Thursday and is now on his...

Trump declares April 2nd Liberation Day for America, gives reason

Donald Trump has declared that April 2 will be "Liberation Day" for America, a date he plans to introduce "reciprocal tariffs" to reset global...

Namibia swears in first female president

Namibia's newly sworn-in president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, is set to lead a country grappling with high unemployment, inequality, and poverty. At 72 years old, she...

Finland named as happiest country for eighth year

For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world, according to the 2025 UN-sponsored World Happiness Report....

Second night of protest breaks out in Turkey despite ban

The arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, has sparked significant unrest in Turkey, with protests and clashes breaking out despite a protest ban in...

London’s Heathrow Airport shuts down due to power outage

A fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, a London suburb, has caused widespread power outages and significant disruptions, including the temporary closure of...

Netanyahu fires Israel’s security chief over ‘distrust’

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Ronen Bar, the head of the Shin Bet, Israel's domestic security service, following its failure to anticipate...

Sudan army recaptures presidential palace after two years of war

The situation in Sudan remains tense as the conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to escalate. The...

At least 85 killed in new Israeli Gaza strikes, Hamas-run health ministry says

The recent escalation in Gaza has led to significant casualties, with at least 85 Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes, according to Gaza's Hamas-run...

Abuja truck explosion death toll rises to eight

The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has confirmed that the death toll from the tragic accident involving a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-laden truck and...

Nigeria to roll out electronic visas to curtail corruption in immigration service

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to roll out electronic visas (e-visas) as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce...

Pinnacle Oil appoints new Managing Director

Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited, a prominent Nigerian energy solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Adenike Labinjo as its new Managing Director/Chief...

S’South govs call for Rivers emergency rule reversal

The South-South Governors’ Forum has called for the reversal of the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. In a...

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