He said the development strides recorded in Abia within three years went beyond infrastructure projects and reflected a restoration of dignity, hope and trust in […]
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Stop deceiving Nigerians over state police, Makinde tells Tinubu
Governor Makinde argued that states do not need to wait for directives from the Nigeria Police Force before creating state policing structures. Governor Seyi Makinde […]
Terrorists reject ransom, kill abducted local government officials in Zamfara
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US govt plans to print $250 note with Trump’s face
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Five arrested as police clear Indigenous protest at Olympic stadium site
Australian police have arrested five people while clearing a protest camp from a city park designated for the main stadium of the 2032 Olympic Games. […]
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In a public health advisory issued on Thursday, the agency highlights concerns over delayed detection, healthcare-associated transmission, and the vulnerability of frontline health workers if […]
Honda recalls nearly 100K cars over fears airbags could explode without warning
Honda is recalling nearly 99,000 vehicles in the United States due to a critical defect that could cause airbags to deploy unintentionally, posing a significant […]
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato chief vows to ‘defend every inch of our land’ after Russian drone hits Romanian flats
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Netanyahu tells IDF to seize 70% of Gaza Strip in threat to fragile ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to seize 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip in a move threatening the fragile ceasefire agreement with […]
Iran-US war latest: Tehran and US ‘agree deal to open Strait of Hormuz’ pending Trump’s approval
US and Iranian negotiators have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of talks on […]
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer leaves 2028 door open hours after declaring she was ‘absolutely not’ running
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has fueled speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid, stating Thursday that she has “nothing to announce,” just hours after seemingly […]
Ukraine secures deal for 20 new fighter jets partly built in UK
Ukraine will significantly bolster its air defence with new Gripen fighter jets from Sweden under a new deal announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish […]
Why Manhattanhenge happens twice a year — and how to catch the perfect photo
New York City residents and visitors recently witnessed the captivating spectacle known as Manhattanhenge, a twice-yearly phenomenon where the setting sun perfectly aligns with the […]
Federal judge’s courthouse hookups with cop heard by staff, report says
A federal judge, whose identity remains undisclosed, engaged in an extramarital affair with a high-ranking police officer, including sexual encounters within their chambers during business […]
Oil prices dip as tentative US-Iran deal awaits Trump’s final approval
Asian stock markets mostly rose while oil prices dipped on Friday, driven by hopes of a 60-day ceasefire extension between the United States and Iran. […]
Man linked to 100+ deaths worldwide set to plead guilty in chilling case
A Canadian man accused of running a deadly online operation linked to suicides around the world is expected to plead guilty Friday in a chilling […]