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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Anietie Udobit, AbujaNorth Korea has launched another ballistic missile in a renewed display of military strength, escalating tensions across East Asia.The missile test triggered emergency consultations in South Korea and Japan, with Seoul calling urgently for new diplomatic peace frameworks to prevent further instability.Global security experts warn that continued missile

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Pope Leo Issues Historic Apology Over Church’s Role in Slavery

Anietie Udobit, AbujaIn a landmark moment for the Catholic Church, Pope Leo issued a formal apology acknowledging the Church’s historical role in justifying and supporting slavery.The statement has generated global reactions, with historians and civil rights advocates describing it as one of the most significant moral acknowledgments in modern Vatican

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Ousmane Sonko Makes Stunning Political Comeback in Senegal

Anietie Udobit,AbujaSenegal’s political landscape witnessed a dramatic shift after former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko secured a major comeback by emerging as Speaker of the country’s National Assembly.The development marks a significant reversal for Sonko, who was previously sidelined amid political controversies and legal battles.Supporters celebrated the victory as a triumph

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WHO Raises Alarm as Ebola Death Toll Reaches 220

Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control have intensified emergency surveillance measures after the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa claimed at least 220 lives.International health agencies say the outbreak is spreading rapidly across affected regions, triggering nearly $500 million in global emergency response pledges.Border

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Rangers Crowned NPFL Champions for Record-Equaling Ninth Title

Anietie Udobit, AbujaRangers International F.C. have emerged champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League after defeating Ikorodu City 2-1 in a thrilling title-deciding encounter.The victory secured Rangers’ ninth league title, equaling one of the most successful records in Nigerian football history.Massive celebrations erupted across Enugu and among supporters nationwide as

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FG Declares Eid-el-Kabir Holidays, Security Tightened Over Bomb Threats

Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.However, the festive atmosphere is being overshadowed by heightened security alerts, especially across Nigeria’s North-East region.Military authorities have warned residents to avoid crowded places and remain vigilant

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Cooking Gas Price Crisis Deepens as Cost Hits ₦2,000 Per Kilogram

Anietie Udobit, AbujaNigerians are facing fresh economic pressure as severe supply shortages and depot price hikes push the cost of cooking gas to nearly ₦2,000 per kilogram in several parts of the country.Market surveys conducted across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other urban centers show that many households are increasingly

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FG Cancels $717m World Bank Power Loan Amid Grid Concerns

Anietie Udobit,AbujaThe Federal Government has canceled a $717.7 million World Bank power intervention loan amid mounting concerns over Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure challenges and underutilization of existing grid capacity.The decision has sparked intense reactions within the energy sector, with experts divided over whether the move reflects strategic financial discipline or a

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Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Cross $50bn as GDP Growth Hits 3.89%

Anietie Udobit, AbujaNigeria’s economy recorded a significant boost as the Central Bank of Nigeria announced that the nation’s foreign reserves have risen above the $50 billion mark.The development coincides with fresh economic data showing that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product expanded by 3.89 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026,

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