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Ukraine downs Russian fighter jet with seaborne drone

Ukraine downs Russian fighter jet with seaborne drone The Ukrainian military said it destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a missile fired from a seaborne drone. Announcing this on Saturday, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said it was the world’s first downing of a combat plane by a maritime drone. In a statement posted on social media, it said the fighter jet was
Ukraine downs Russian fighter jet with seaborne drone  The Ukrainian military said it destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a missile fired from a seaborne drone. Announcing this on Saturday, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said it was the world’s first downing of a combat plane by a maritime drone. In a statement posted on social media, it said the fighter jet was
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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Indonesia

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Indonesia A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Sulawesi region of Indonesia on Saturday. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency made this known in a post on its X platform. However, it stressed that there was no potential for a tsunami. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, EMSC, estimated the earthquake at magnitude 5.9, at a depth of
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Indonesia  A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Sulawesi region of Indonesia on Saturday. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency made this known in a post on its X platform. However, it stressed that there was no potential for a tsunami. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, EMSC, estimated the earthquake at magnitude 5.9, at a depth of
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Insecurity: Nigeria will not yield to fear, terror, treachery – Tinubu

Insecurity: Nigeria will not yield to fear, terror, treachery – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not yield to fear, terror, or treachery. During a morale-boosting visit to frontline troops in Katsina State on Friday, Tinubu emphasised that those who threaten Nigeria—whether internal collaborators or external adversaries—will not succeed in undermining the nation’s resolve. According to him, “To those who seek to destabilise
Insecurity: Nigeria will not yield to fear, terror, treachery – Tinubu  President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not yield to fear, terror, or treachery. During a morale-boosting visit to frontline troops in Katsina State on Friday, Tinubu emphasised that those who threaten Nigeria—whether internal collaborators or external adversaries—will not succeed in undermining the nation’s resolve. According to him, “To those who seek to destabilise
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Meta threatens to shut down Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria

Meta threatens to shut down Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria Meta may shut down its Facebook and Instagram services in Nigeria in protest against the substantial fines imposed by multiple government agencies. The tech giant has been ordered to pay nearly $300 million in fines in Africa’s most populous nation, following regulatory demands which Meta described as “unrealistic.” In July 2024, the Federal Competition and
Meta threatens to shut down Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria  Meta may shut down its Facebook and Instagram services in Nigeria in protest against the substantial fines imposed by multiple government agencies. The tech giant has been ordered to pay nearly $300 million in fines in Africa’s most populous nation, following regulatory demands which Meta described as “unrealistic.” In July 2024, the Federal Competition and
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Trump appoints Ben Carson, Dr Phil, others to US Religious Liberty Commission

Trump appoints Ben Carson, Dr Phil, others to US Religious Liberty Commission President Donald Trump has appointed 13 individuals to serve on the United States Religious Liberty Commission. On Thursday, at the White House, Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the commission during the National Day of Prayer event. The body is charged with the responsibility of safeguarding and promoting America’s founding principle of religious freedom. The
Trump appoints Ben Carson, Dr Phil, others to US Religious Liberty Commission  President Donald Trump has appointed 13 individuals to serve on the United States Religious Liberty Commission. On Thursday, at the White House, Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the commission during the National Day of Prayer event. The body is charged with the responsibility of safeguarding and promoting America’s founding principle of religious freedom. The
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Rivers women ‘walk out’ at Renewed Hope initiative empowerment programme

Rivers women ‘walk out’ at Renewed Hope initiative empowerment programme A group of women in Rivers State on Friday staged a walkout during the Renewed Hope Initiative empowerment programme held in Port Harcourt. The disruption occurred just as Mrs Theresa Ibas, wife of the Sole Administrator of the state, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, was about to address the gathering. Mrs Ibas was present at
Rivers women ‘walk out’ at Renewed Hope initiative empowerment programme  A group of women in Rivers State on Friday staged a walkout during the Renewed Hope Initiative empowerment programme held in Port Harcourt. The disruption occurred just as Mrs Theresa Ibas, wife of the Sole Administrator of the state, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, was about to address the gathering. Mrs Ibas was present at
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US didn’t confirm fourth Iran’s nuclear deal meeting – State Department

US didn’t confirm fourth Iran’s nuclear deal meeting – State Department The U.S. Department of State has clarified that the fourth nuclear deal meeting between the United States and Iran was never confirmed. Both parties had been expected to convene once more this weekend, following the third meeting which was held last week in the Omani capital, Muscat. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, had initially indicated
US didn’t confirm fourth Iran’s nuclear deal meeting – State Department  The U.S. Department of State has clarified that the fourth nuclear deal meeting between the United States and Iran was never confirmed. Both parties had been expected to convene once more this weekend, following the third meeting which was held last week in the Omani capital, Muscat. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, had initially indicated
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Akpabio’s sexual harassment: Natasha Akpoti denies Duru’s evidence claim

Akpabio’s sexual harassment: Natasha Akpoti denies Duru’s evidence claim Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has distanced herself from claims made by one Sandra Duru regarding her sexual harassment allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Duru, a United States, US-based activist and media personality, had released damning evidence against Natasha. The one-hour, eight-minute live stream came amid rising controversy over Natasha’s recent allegations
Akpabio’s sexual harassment: Natasha Akpoti denies Duru’s evidence claim  Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has distanced herself from claims made by one Sandra Duru regarding her sexual harassment allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Duru, a United States, US-based activist and media personality, had released damning evidence against Natasha. The one-hour, eight-minute live stream came amid rising controversy over Natasha’s recent allegations
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Harvard declares Trump’s threat to revoke tax-exempt status unlawful​

Harvard declares Trump’s threat to revoke tax-exempt status unlawful​ Harvard University has pushed back against President Donald Trump’s threat to revoke its tax-exempt status, stating that such an action would be unlawful. Trump reiterated the warning on Friday from Palm Beach, Florida, writing on Truth Social that Harvard deserves to lose this privilege. In response, a Harvard spokesperson told ABC News that the president
Harvard declares Trump’s threat to revoke tax-exempt status unlawful​  Harvard University has pushed back against President Donald Trump’s threat to revoke its tax-exempt status, stating that such an action would be unlawful. Trump reiterated the warning on Friday from Palm Beach, Florida, writing on Truth Social that Harvard deserves to lose this privilege. In response, a Harvard spokesperson told ABC News that the president
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US sends election observers to Romania for presidential election rerun

US sends election observers to Romania for presidential election rerun The United States sent a team of election observers to Romania on Friday ahead of a presidential election rerun, following criticism in Washington over the decision to cancel the initial 2024 ballot. DAILY POST reports that Romania, a NATO and EU member, has become the focal point of a dispute between Europe and the administration
US sends election observers to Romania for presidential election rerun  The United States sent a team of election observers to Romania on Friday ahead of a presidential election rerun, following criticism in Washington over the decision to cancel the initial 2024 ballot. DAILY POST reports that Romania, a NATO and EU member, has become the focal point of a dispute between Europe and the administration
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