The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has launched emergency reconstruction work on three collapsed transmission towers along the 330kV Kainji–Birnin Kebbi line, following a major outage that plunged parts of Kebbi and Kaduna States into darkness. The repair efforts mark a swift response to restore electricity in the affected regions after the towers gave way…
Regional tensions and the ongoing war in Gaza have once again taken the spotlight as Arab leaders convened in Baghdad on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the annual Arab League summit. The high-stakes meeting comes amid a volatile backdrop, just two months after the collapse of a January ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which had…
Japan has signaled its readiness to back the United States’ scaled-down lunar exploration efforts, following a proposed $6 billion cut to NASA’s budget that could significantly reshape the ambitious Artemis programme. Speaking at a monthly press briefing on Friday, Hiroshi Yamakawa, President of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), emphasized Tokyo’s continued commitment to lunar…
A disturbing video has surfaced online, capturing the heart-stopping moment an elephant aggressively charged at a man, leaving viewers stunned. The footage shows the massive animal becoming agitated before launching a sudden and powerful attack. Experts have long warned about the dangers of approaching elephants without proper guidance, especially in areas where human-wildlife conflict is…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched a new Candidate Counselling Emergency Support Centre (CCESC) aimed at providing urgent assistance to candidates facing examination-related challenges. This initiative, announced via JAMB’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, is designed to complement the Board’s primary support platform and offer an alternative channel of communication for emergencies….
The conflict in Gaza has intensified yet again, with more than 100 Palestinians reportedly killed in Israeli air strikes since dawn today. Dozens remain missing beneath the rubble of flattened buildings, as emergency crews and residents continue their desperate search for survivors. Gaza’s Ministry of Health has reported at least 53,119 confirmed deaths and over…
Ukraine has called on its Western allies for stronger support after the first direct peace talks with Russia in over three years ended without a ceasefire agreement. The high-stakes negotiations, held at an opulent palace in Istanbul, came amid mounting international pressure—especially from U.S. President Donald Trump—to bring an end to Europe’s deadliest conflict since…
Pope Leo XIV is expected to take up residence in the Vatican’s historic Apostolic Palace—reviving a long-standing tradition that was notably set aside by his predecessor, the late Pope Francis. According to several Vatican officials, the newly elected pontiff will move into the palatial top-floor apartment overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a marked departure from Francis’…
Real Madrid have reportedly finalized a deal to sign highly-rated defender Dean Huijsen, according to trusted transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. The Dutch-born Spain international is on the verge of completing what is being described as his “dream move” back to Spain, despite heavy interest from Premier League powerhouses. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool had all shown…
German politician Alice Weidel made headlines this week following a passionate and controversial outburst in Parliament. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-leader launched a scathing critique against current government policies, fiercely redefining what she considers to be “extremism” in modern-day politics. In a heated exchange, Weidel declared, “An extremist is someone who maintains open borders,…
