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Jan

2026

FULL LIST: Countries Trump Sent Warnings To After Venezuela Strike

FULL LIST: Countries Trump Sent Warnings To After Venezuela Strike After the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces at the weekend, President Donald Trump and senior members of his administration have issued a series of warnings directed at several governments. Trump said on Sunday that the United States was focused on ensuring neighboring countries were “viable and successful,” adding that oil resources should be allowed to flow freely. He also declared that “American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never be questioned again.” Below is a breakdown of Trump’s remarks over the past two days and how…

Nov

2025

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We’re Going To Do Things Nigeria Isn’t Going To Be Happy About – President Trump Says In New Video Broadcast

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, World News

We’re Going To Do Things Nigeria Isn’t Going To Be Happy About – President Trump Says In New Video Broadcast U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed deep outrage over the continued attacks on Christians in Nigeria, describing the situation as a “horrible massacre” allegedly carried out by radical Islamists. In a strongly worded statement, Trump declared that Nigeria should be designated a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) under U.S. law a classification reserved for nations that commit or tolerate severe violations of religious freedom. “Christianity is facing a threat in Nigeria thousands and thousands are being killed,” Trump said. “Radical…

Nov

2025

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Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over Killing Of Christians

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, World News

Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over ‘Killing Of Christians’ President Donald Trump of the Untied States of America, USA, has threatened military action in Nigeria over ‘killing of Christians’. Trump had, on Friday, said that Christians in Nigeria are facing an “existential threat,” calling on American lawmakers to investigate “mass slaughter”. In fact, named Nigeria a “country of particular concern” – a State Department designation for nations “engaged in severe violations of religious freedom.” Reacting, President Bola Tinubu dismissed the description of Nigeria as a nation hostile to religious freedom, insisting that the country remains committed to protecting the…

Oct

2025

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Truck Driver Kills 19-Year-Old Nigerian Student In Canada

News Flash, Obituary, World News

Truck Driver K¡lls 19-Year-Old Nigerian Student In Canada A 19-year-old Nigerian student, Marvelous Ugochukwu, has been confirmed dead after a truck driver ran a red light and crashed into a car, a bus stop shelter, a fence line, and a light pole at the intersection of Dewdney Avenue and Elphinstone Street in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Multiple witnesses said the teenager was in a bus shelter where the truck went and hit her. Already, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the Ugochukwu family with funeral and probably legal expenses. According to the GoFundMe page: “The family of Marvellous Ugochukwu…

Oct

2025

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Ceasefire On The Brink As Israeli Strikes Resume In Gaza

News Flash, War, World News

Ceasefire On The Brink As Israeli Strikes Resume In Gaza Barely a week after a historic ceasefire deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, tensions in the Middle East have flared once again as Israel launched a new wave of air strikes in the southern Gaza Strip, accusing Hamas of violating the truce. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the strikes targeted “terror positions” linked to Hamas following what it described as a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire agreement signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt earlier this month. A senior Israeli security official confirmed that the government has also suspended…

Oct

2025

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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…

Oct

2025

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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…

Sep

2025

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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…

Sep

2025

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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…

Sep

2025

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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…