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Oct
06
2025
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UN Rankings: Nigeria Tops List Of Countries With Shortest Lifespan

UN Rankings: Nigeria Tops List Of Countries With Shortest Lifespan

Health, News Flash, World News
UN Rankings: Nigeria Tops List Of Countries With Shortest Lifespan Nigeria has been ranked as the country with the lowest life expectancy in the world, according to new data from the United Nations World Population Prospects. The report shows that the average life expectancy in Nigeria is 54.9 years. Nigerian men live an average of 54.3 years, while women live slightly longer at 54.9 years. This places Nigeria at the bottom of a list of 25 countries with the shortest lifespans — just below Chad (55.2 years), South Sudan, and the Central African Republic (57.7 years). The UN report adds…
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Oct
03
2025
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US Bars Iran From Attending World Cup Draw

US Bars Iran From Attending World Cup Draw

Football, Sports, World News
US Bars Iran From Attending World Cup Draw The U.S. denied an Iranian delegation entry to attend the World Cup draw in the country, according to the spokesperson for the Iranian Football Federation (FFI), Amir-Mehdi Alawi. Among those affected were FFI President Mehdi Taj, Head Coach Amir Ghalenoei, and seven other FFI officials, the spokesperson said, according to the daily newspaper Shargh. The FFI is now hoping to persuade FIFA President Gianni Infantino to reverse the decision. The spokesperson thinks Infantino will lift the prohibition within the next two weeks. The World Cup draw will take place on December 5…
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Sep
17
2025
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Large Asteroid To Pass Safely Near Earth Tomorrow Thursday

Large Asteroid To Pass Safely Near Earth Tomorrow Thursday

Nature, News Flash, World News
Large Asteroid To Pass Safely Near Earth On Thursday A large near-Earth asteroid, 2025 FA22, is set to make a close but safe flyby of Earth on Thursday, September 18, astronomers have confirmed. According to a report by Forbes on Tuesday, the asteroid, roughly 120–280 meters in diameter — about the length of two football fields — will pass at a distance of 523,000 miles (842,000 kilometres), more than twice the distance between Earth and the Moon. Scientists say such a close approach by an object of this size occurs on average once every 10 years. “While this is an…
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Sep
01
2025
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Seven Richest Church Denominations In The World In 2025

Seven Richest Church Denominations In The World In 2025

News Flash, Religion, World News
Seven Richest Church Denominations In The World In 2025 The seven richest church denominations in the world as of 2025 have been ranked by their estimated net worth, highlighting the vast wealth accumulated by major Christian organisations through real estate, investments, donations, and business ventures. The ranking places global denominations with millions of members and far-reaching influence at the top, underscoring their economic as well as spiritual power. Together, these churches control extensive portfolios of land, educational institutions, media outlets, and charitable foundations. Below are the top 7 richest church denominations: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints A…
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Sep
01
2025
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New Jersey Governor-Elect Phil Murphy Appoints Nigerians Of IGBO Extraction Into His Transition Team

New Jersey Governor-Elect Phil Murphy Appoints Nigerians Of IGBO Extraction Into His Transition Team

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Politics, World News
NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR-ELECT PHIL MURPHY APPOINTS THE FOLLOWING NIGERIANS INTO HIS TRANSITION TEAM: THEY ARE: 1). Chief Sir Polly Ubah, to serve under:EDUCATION, ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY 2). Chief Charles Ugo Eke, to serve under:GOVERNMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION 3). Chief Dr. Francis Owoh, to serve under:ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY 4). Chief Dr. Iwuozo Obilor, to serve under:HEALTH DID YOU NOTICE SOMETHING?THEY ARE ALL IGBO. AMAZING! None based on quota but on their worth, as well educated and cerebral gentlemen.While the Nigerian government is recruiting Malaysians as economic advisers to help pull it out of woods, the Americans are utilizing Igbo best and…
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Aug
26
2025
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Man Arrested For Burning US Flag To Protest Trump’s Order

Man Arrested For Burning US Flag To Protest Trump’s Order

Crime, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News
Man Arrested For Burning US Flag To Protest Trump’s Order A protestor was arrested near the White House after setting fire to an American flag to demonstrate against President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting such acts, police said Tuesday. The arrest on Monday evening came hours after Trump signed an order directing the Justice Department to pursue legal action against flag-burners, despite Supreme Court rulings that say burning of US flags is constitutionally protected. “I’m burning this flag as a protest to that illegal fascist president that sits in that house,” the man shouted into a bullhorn in Lafayette Park,…
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Aug
21
2025
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China Sets To Unveiling First Pregnancy Robot With Artificial Womb

China Sets To Unveiling First Pregnancy Robot With Artificial Womb

News Flash, Technology, World News
China Sets To Unveil First Pregnancy Robot With Artificial Womb China is preparing to introduce what could become a groundbreaking development in reproductive science — a humanoid robot designed to host a fully functional artificial womb. According to the Indian Times, the project is being driven by Guangzhou-based Kaiwa Technology and is expected to be unveiled in 2026. The initiative aims to integrate artificial womb technology into a robot capable of managing pregnancy from fertilisation through to childbirth. Speaking at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, project lead Zhang Qifeng said the scientific groundwork has already been established, with researchers…
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Aug
09
2025
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Just-In: Trump To Meet Putin In Alaska Next Week

Just-In: Trump To Meet Putin In Alaska Next Week

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News
Just-In: Trump To Meet Putin In Alaska Next Week President Donald Trump said he’ll be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska after earlier in the day previewing terms of a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine that could include “some swapping of territories.” “The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska. Further details to follow,” Trump posted on Truth Social Friday evening. Trump’s announcement — which comes…
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Aug
02
2025
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Tension As Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Submarines Near Russia

Tension As Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Submarines Near Russia

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security, World News
Tension As Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Submarines Near Russia United States President Donald Trump has announced that he has directed two nuclear submarines to be strategically positioned near Russia following “inflammatory” remarks by the country’s former president and current deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, regarding the war in Ukraine. “I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that,” Mr Trump said in a Truth Social post on Friday. “Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences,…
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Jun
24
2025
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Israel, Iran Agree To Complete Ceasefire – Says Trump

Israel, Iran Agree To Complete Ceasefire – Says Trump

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News
Israel, Iran Agree To Complete Ceasefire – Says Trump In a dramatic late-night development, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “complete and total” ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, following nearly two weeks of escalating hostilities that have drawn international concern. Posting on social media shortly after 11 p.m. local time, Trump stated that both countries had agreed to halt military operations, with the ceasefire set to begin “in approximately six hours” after each side has wound down its current offensive actions. He went on to declare the conflict the “12 Day War,” claiming that it could have stretched into…
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