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Jun

09

2025

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Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In USA

News Flash, Transportation, World News

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…

Jun

08

2025

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

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

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…

May

18

2025

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Historic Day In Vatican As Pope Leo XlV Officially Installed

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, World News

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…

May

10

2025

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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

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health, World News

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,…

May

08

2025

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

International, News Flash, Religion, World News

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…

Apr

28

2025

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

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Politics, World News

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…

Apr

22

2025

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IMF Projects 3% Economic Growth Rate For Nigeria In 2025

Economy, FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

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…

Apr

18

2025

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Trump Administration Considers Closing Nearly 30 U.S Embassies, Consulates In Africa, Others Amid Tariff War

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Trump Administration Considers Closing Nearly 30 U.S Embassies, Consulates In Africa, Others Amid Tariff War The Trump administration is reportedly considering plans to close nearly 30 U.S embassies and consulates worldwide in a significant effort to downsize the federal government’s international presence as tariff war escalates. According to an internal State Department document reviewed by CNN, the recommendations were prepared by the department’s undersecretary for management. It suggests the closure of 10 embassies and 17 consulates, primarily located in Europe and Africa. – Targeted Posts For ClosureDiplomatic outposts earmarked for closure include embassies in Malta, Luxembourg, Lesotho, the Republic of…

Apr

08

2025

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U.S Slams Nigeria’s Import Ban On 25 Products Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions

Business, Economy, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

U.S. Slams Nigeria’s Import Bans On 25 Products Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has faulted Nigeria’s import ban on 25 items, saying the restrictions limit market access for American exporters. This comes almost a week after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on goods entering the US, with Nigeria getting 14 percent. In a post on X on Monday, the USTR highlighted what it described as “unfair trade practices faced by American exporters”. “Nigeria’s import ban on 25 different product categories impacts U.S. exporters, particularly in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, beverages, and consumer goods,” the agency…

Apr

06

2025

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Heavy Protest Rocks US Over Trump Policies

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

Heavy Protest Rocks US Over Trump Policies Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House. Opponents of the Republican president’s policies — from government staffing cuts to trade tariffs and eroding civil liberties — rallied in Washington, New York, Houston, Florida, Colorado and Los Angeles, among other locations. “I am so angry, I’m so mad, all the time, yes. A bunch of privileged, white alleged rapists are controlling our country. It’s not great,” said…