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Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say
Danish soldiers flown to Greenland in January were prepared to blow up key airport runways over fears that US President Donald Trump could invade the Arctic island, Denmark’s public broadcaster DR says. Citing sources in the Danish government and military, and also among European allies, DR says blood supplies were also brought in to treat the wounded in the event…
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Adelabu, let there be light — by Folorunso Adisa
I attended a primary school where the curriculum was steeped in Christian instruction and the moral lessons of the Holy Bible. The proprietor was a devout Christian, and regardless of one’s personal creed every pupil was expected to possess a copy of the Song of Praise and later books such as Together in God’s Family. It was an era when…
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Appeal court voids ruling in El-Rufai case, orders fresh hearing
The Kaduna Division of the Court of Appeal has ordered a fresh hearing of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s suit seeking the enforcement of his fundamental rights against the State House of Assembly. The appellate court held that the July 30, 2024 judgment of the Federal High Court (FHC), Kaduna Division, violated El-Rufai’s right to fair hearing. It consequently…
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Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, Qatar Energy CEO says
Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, QatarEnergy’s CEO and state minister for energy affairs told Reuters on Thursday. Saad al-Kaabi said two of Qatar’s 14 LNG trains and one of its two gas-to-liquids (GTL) facilities were…
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NYSC official arrested over death of female corps member
By Folashade Olorunfemi – An official of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State, Abass Olalekan, has been taken into police custody following the death of a female corps member, Victoria Ariyo. Victoria, who was serving under the Abeokuta South Local Government Area (LGA), reportedly died on Tuesday after a failed abortion procedure. Her remains were buried at…
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Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on ‘colonial’ UK bases
The UK’s two military bases on Cyprus are a “colonial consequence” on the island and talks on their status and future need to take place, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has told the BBC. “When the situation is over in the Middle East we are going to have an open and frank discussion with the British government,” he said as he…
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BREAKING: Nigeria signs UK deal to receive deported failed asylum seekers, criminals
Nigeria has signed a new agreement with the United Kingdom to facilitate the return of failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers, and convicted offenders, strengthening bilateral cooperation on migration control. The deal was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the UK, the Home Office announced…
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‘It takes money to kill bad guys’ — US Pentagon requests $200bn for Iran war
The United States Pentagon is seeking about $200 billion in additional funding for the ongoing Iran war—nearly double the amount spent in funding for Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February 2022, according to the special inspector-general report. The move was reported last night by the Washington Post, which noted that the Pentagon had asked the White House to approve…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu witnesses £746m ports financing deal in London
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday witnessed the signing of a £746 million financing agreement between Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance, led by Wale Edun, the United Kingdom’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State and Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall, and Citi Bank. The agreement, signed at Lancaster House in London, is aimed at modernising the Apapa and Tin Can…
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Renewed Hope Ambassadors distribute 1,600 bags of rice in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Osun State have distributed 1,600 bags of 50kg rice to Muslim and Christian groups in the state as part of activities marking the Ramadan and Lenten seasons.The beneficiaries include labour unions, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), and ethnic groups, including Hausa, Igbo and Igala communities, among others.Speaking during the…
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