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Trump Threatens Massive US Retaliation If Iran Strikes

Trump Threatens Massive US Retaliation If Iran Strikes

Trump Threatens Massive US Retaliation If Iran Strikes Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday that it would experience “the full strength” of the US military if it attacks the United States, reiterating that Washington “had nothing to do” with Israel’s strikes on Tehran’s nuclear and intelligence facilities. Israel’s operation, which began early Friday, has targeted Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing dozens of people including top army commanders and atomic scientists, according to Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to hit “every target of the ayatollah regime”, and Iran has retaliated with a deadly barrage of missiles. While…
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Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire The federal government has condemned Israel’s “pre-emptive” strike on Iran which triggered an escalation of hostilities between the two countries. On Friday, Israel launched a fusillade of attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear programme and military leadership. Israeli defence officials said the missiles killed members of Iran’s general staff, including Hossein Salami, commander-in chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard, and several senior nuclear scientists. In response, Iran unleashed ballistic missiles into Israeli territory as explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Friday night. In a statement on Saturday, Kimiebi Ebienfa,…
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Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch UEFA Nations League Trophy

Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch UEFA Nations League Trophy

Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch Nations League Trophy Portugal have lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy for the second time after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Spain. This follows a 2-2 draw at full-time and extra-time in a thrilling final held in Germany. The match, fiercely contested from start to finish, saw both teams create significant chances before settling matters from the spot. Portugal were flawless in the shootout, converting all five of their penalties, while Spain faltered, missing one of their four attempts. Spain struck first in the 21st minute through Martin Zubimendi,…
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Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In USA

Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In USA

Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In U.S A plane carrying 20 people crashed in the US state of Tennessee on Sunday, with some on board taken to hospital for injuries, according to state and federal officials. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said on X that its troopers were assisting police “at the scene of a plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road” “Some have been airlifted to nearby hospitals. This is an active scene,” it said, adding that more updates would follow. Pictures on social media showed a small, white plane with its nose buried into the grass and its tail broken…
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Trump Deploys 2,000 Soldiers Against  Anti-Immigration Protesters In Los Angeles

Trump Deploys 2,000 Soldiers Against Anti-Immigration Protesters In Los Angeles

Trump Deploys 2,000 Soldiers Against Anti-immigration Protesters In Los Angeles President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a presidential order deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to disperse anti-immigration protesters in Los Angeles, California. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a statement disclosed the development as immigration raids triggered protests in Los Angeles, California. Ms Leavitt said, “These operations are essential to halting and reversing the invasion of illegal criminals into the United States.’’ The White House spokesperson added, “In the wake of this violence, California’s feckless Democrat leaders have completely abdicated their responsibility to protect their citizens.” California governor Gavin Newsom…
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Historic Day In Vatican As Pope Leo XlV Officially Installed

Historic Day In Vatican As Pope Leo XlV Officially Installed

Historic Day In Vatican As Pope Leo XIV Officially Installed Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, made his debut tour of St Peter’s Square on Sunday in a popemobile, greeting tens of thousands of pilgrims and well-wishers ahead of his inauguration mass. Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, who became head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics on May 8, stood in the white vehicle as it drove through cheering crowds, smiling, waving and making the sign of the cross. US Vice President JD Vance is among the hundreds of dignitaries due to attend the inauguration mass that begins at 10:00…
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Resilience In The Post-Ictal Phase: Rewiring Neural Pathways For Smoother Functionality: Is There Hope For Epilepsy Patients? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Resilience In The Post-Ictal Phase: Rewiring Neural Pathways For Smoother Functionality: Is There Hope For Epilepsy Patients? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Resilience in the Post-Ictal Phase: Rewiring Neural Pathways for Smoother Functionality: Is there hope for Epilepsy patients? Governor Alex Otti’s administration in Abia State has implemented a multi-faceted approach to address systemic challenges, including those indirectly linked to improving quality of life for residents affected by health and infrastructural issues. While the reader's mind may be drawn to "epilepsy" in the course of digesting this text, which refers to the neurological condition, I am also focusing on the broader context of Abia’s governance under Otti as he strives to focus on combating metaphorical "epilepsy" in critical sectors like power supply,…
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Full Text: Read The First Message Of Pope Leo X1V To The World

Full Text: Read The First Message Of Pope Leo X1V To The World

FULL TEXT: Read The First Message Of Pope Leo XIV To The World American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the new Pope and will become Francis’ successor following two days of voting inside the Sistine Chapel. He is the 267th pope, and he will be named Pope Leo XIV, becoming the religious leader of Catholics across the world. His name was announced after cardinal Mamberti uttered the words ‘Habemus papam!’ Latin for ‘We have a pope!’ from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. THE FIRST WORDS OF POPE LEO XIV TO THE WORLD“Peace be with you all!Dear brothers…
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Your 100 Days As President Hell For American People – US Senator Slams Trump

Your 100 Days As President Hell For American People – US Senator Slams Trump

Your 100 Days As President Hell For American People – US Senator Slams Trump US Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, has criticized President Donald Trump as he marks 100 days of his second stint in the White House this week. Schumer said Trump’s first 100 days as president have been hell for the American people. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. His first 100 days of his second presidency will end on April 29 (Tuesday). However, in a tweet via his X account on Monday morning, Schumer…
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IMF Projects 3% Economic Growth Rate For Nigeria In 2025

IMF Projects 3% Economic Growth Rate For Nigeria In 2025

IMF Projects 3% Economic Growth Rate For Nigeria In 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 3.0 per cent in 2025, according to its latest World Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday. However, the current Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) forecasts the economy to grow at 4.6 percent in 2025, yet with targets of the last ten years missed by an average of 41.57 percent, this may become another hopeful projection. The organisation also projects a 2.7% growth rate for the country in 2026. The global financial institution noted that while Nigeria faces…
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