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Aircraft Fault Delays Fourth Evacuation Flight for Nigerians Leaving South Africa

The Federal Government has postponed the fourth evacuation flight for Nigerians returning from South Africa after a technical fault was detected on the aircraft scheduled for the operation. The delay affects 270 Nigerians who had volunteered to return home amid rising anti migrant tensions and security concerns in South Africa. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Air Peace aircraft was grounded in Johannesburg after cracks were discovered on […]

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Peter Obi Raises Safety Concerns, Says 2027 Presidential Bid Is Not Guaranteed

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has said he cannot be certain he will contest Nigeria's 2027 presidential election, revealing that his biggest concern is whether he will even be alive by then. Speaking during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Obi said the challenges facing opposition politicians have made the political environment increasingly difficult. Responding to a question about his 2027 ambition, Obi said, "I might not […]

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Cuba’s Fragile Power Grid Fails Again, Triggering Another Nationwide Blackout And Renewed Public Frustration

Cuba is working to restore electricity after another nationwide collapse of its power grid plunged millions into darkness, deepening an energy crisis that has gripped the Caribbean nation for months. Although authorities have gradually restored power to parts of the island, many communities remain without electricity as officials continue efforts to stabilize the aging network. The latest outage also triggered protests in parts of Havana, where frustrated residents demanded a […]

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French Court Allows Marine Le Pen to Run for President but Upholds Electronic Monitoring Order

A French appeals court has ruled that far right leader Marine Le Pen can contest the country's next presidential election while upholding an order requiring her to wear an electronic monitoring tag as part of an ongoing legal case. The decision marks a partial legal victory for Le Pen, who had appealed restrictions imposed following her conviction over the misuse of European Parliament funds. While the court lifted the immediate […]

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Ukraine Claims Major Drone Strike On Eight Russian Fuel Tankers As Campaign Against Moscow’s Shadow Fleet Intensifies

Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a major drone operation targeting eight Russian "shadow fleet" fuel tankers in the Sea of Azov, saying the vessels were transporting fuel to Russian-occupied Crimea. According to Ukraine's military, the coordinated strikes are part of a broader campaign to disrupt Russia's military logistics and energy supply network. However, reports could not independently verify Ukraine's claims or authenticate the videos released by Kyiv, while Russia has […]

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Gbajabiamila Threatens ₦10bn Defamation Suit Over Allegations Linked to PFIPC Controversy

Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, has threatened to sue Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), demanding ₦10 billion in damages over allegations he described as false and defamatory. Through his lawyer  Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), Gbajabiamila gave Adeyemi 72 hours to withdraw the allegations, issue a public apology in at least five national newspapers, remove related social […]

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Nine Farmers Killed in Fresh Bandit Attack as Insecurity Deepens in Northwest Nigeria

The killing of nine farmers in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara State is another painful reminder of the growing insecurity that continues to threaten lives and livelihoods across the region. The victims were attacked while working on their farms in Kakangi village, Maradun Local Government Area, in an assault that also left several others injured and many residents fleeing for safety. According to local authorities and residents, heavily armed bandits stormed the […]

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Iran Bids Farewell to Ali Khamenei as the Nation Reflects on His Legacy and Its Future

Thousands of Iranians have lined the streets of Tehran and other cities to pay their final respects to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in one of the largest public gatherings the country has witnessed in years. The funeral ceremonies, which span several days, have drawn mourners from across Iran and delegations from dozens of countries, reflecting both the religious significance of the late leader and the political weight […]

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Signs Of Recovery Grow Stronger As Toronto Home Sales Record A Fourth Consecutive Month Of Gains

Toronto's housing market is continuing to show signs of recovery after home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) rose for a fourth consecutive month in June, suggesting that buyer confidence is gradually returning following a subdued start to 2026. The latest figures from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) indicate that both sales activity and home prices edged higher, reinforcing expectations that Canada's largest property market may be […]

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